creativity Archives - Ulla Thynell

Faraway Dreaming

Ulla Thynell2025-08-262025-11-23

My new art book Faraway Dreaming has been released!

Emerald Haven

Ulla Thynell2025-06-112025-11-23

The newest illustration I made for my new book, Faraway Dreaming.

Drawing with Gel Pens

Ulla Thynell2025-03-222025-11-16

During the past year I have changed some of my sketchbook routines and discovered a childlike joy in gel pens. Drawing simple things has also helped my mind to focus and relax.

The Forgotten Garden

Ulla Thynell2025-03-012025-11-16

Mixed media illustration from 2021 – available as art prints, jigsaw puzzles and some other print products.

Dragon Hills

Ulla Thynell2025-02-252025-11-16

One of my older illustrations, inspired by fantasy maps and fairy tales.

The Night Garden

Ulla Thynell2025-02-012025-11-08

New artwork and prints!

Five Paintings

Ulla Thynell2024-03-312025-10-19

A little collection of paintings I made earlier this year.

Moonstruck

Ulla Thynell2023-08-012025-11-08

Featuring a series of three moon themed paintings.

Fairy Tale

Ulla Thynell2023-05-192025-11-16

This post features my newest illustration and some thoughts on the process of making art.

New Paintings

Ulla Thynell2023-04-032025-10-26

I recently made two new paintings with inks and coloured pencils: Hideaway and Heart Tree.

Painting With Alcohol Ink

Ulla Thynell2022-08-132025-10-19

In this article I’m going to show you one of the painting techniques I use, combining alcohol based inks and coloured pencils.