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| Source of all Wendelin's illustrations - Alternative Finland |
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| Kotiliesi was the most popular women's magazine and Wendelin illustrated its covers for years |
We Finns love Wendelin's work. They are idyllic and nostalgic, they comfort us with their imaginary paradise. I found this great site - Alternative Finland - my photos except that one below are from that site. Please look her fascinating art!
Even today we can by her Christmas cards and calendars. She is so beloved, one of our iconic artists.
Even today we can by her Christmas cards and calendars. She is so beloved, one of our iconic artists.
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| 1930s scenery from Helsinki - Source |
Linking with
Barbara's Paint monthly / Coastal Ripples
Five on Friday / Love made my Home
There are 5 photos :)
I think this might interest Amy's group!
Hope you enjoyed - have a good start for September!
Barbara's Paint monthly / Coastal Ripples
Five on Friday / Love made my Home
There are 5 photos :)
I think this might interest Amy's group!
Hope you enjoyed - have a good start for September!
Wendelin looks like a fascinating lady. What a lovely utopian world she created. I love the cartoon style drawings and the lovely colours. Thank you for linking again Riitta. B x
VastaaPoistaHer illustrations are so beloved here. Glad you enjoyed - there is an unlimited number of unknown great artists all around the world!
PoistaWhat lovely images, dearest Riitta, thank you for sharing them with us on this first day of September, filling my heart with gladness !
VastaaPoistaI so love this period of the year, between Summer and Fall ... the temperatures more enjoyable, the colours it brings, make my heart sing !
Sending much love to you,
with utmost gratitude
Xx Dany
Thank you my dear Dany 💕 I'm wishing too bright beautiful autumn days with sparkling leaf colors...
PoistaWishing you a great week.
Hänen työnsä tunnistaa heti. Kiva postaus!
VastaaPoistaOnhan nää aika ihania!
PoistaExcelente trabalho e belas pinturas.
VastaaPoistaUm abraço.
Andarilhar
Muchas gracias por visitar y comentar - buen fin de semana!
PoistaSo nice and sweet. I like the picture with the girl fetching water from the lake.
VastaaPoistaThey are so nostalgic! Thank you for visiting Jedidja!
PoistaWhat beautiful illustrations.
VastaaPoistaThey are - have a lovely weekend Eileen!
PoistaThe pictures seem to show a time gone by, seen in children's book illustrations. Thanks for sharing Riitta.
VastaaPoistaShe is a pretty famous... Enjoy your weekend Karen.
PoistaWhat wonderful paintings. I specially like the landscape near Helsinki.
VastaaPoistaI agree - the landscape is gorgeous - different style...
PoistaIt is so exciting to view this post! Thank you for introducing me to Wendelin's beautiful work. Just as I have pursued more training in watercolor painting and have in fact painted a rooster this week, it is inspiring to enjoy viewing the work of one who has masterly skill! xx
VastaaPoistaI'm so glad you enjoyed and found this post useful in your own art. Enjoy your weekend Gracie.
PoistaI love this post. I always enjoy learning about women artists. I can see why Martta Wendelin is so beloved. Have a wonderful weekend!
VastaaPoistaI have tried to present on purpose female artists! Glad you liked Snap!
PoistaThe word which comes to mind is "Charming". I would have liked to have known this lady. I feel she was a gentle soul with a warm heart.
VastaaPoistaGlad you enjoyed Patsy!
PoistaI'm not surprised that admire the works of Wendel.
VastaaPoistaThey are very beautiful. I also like.
Greetings.
Lucja
Thank you Lucia-Maria for your lovely comment. Have a nice weekend!
PoistaPerhaps she was painting the world as she wanted it to be - that idyllic life appeals in so many ways, doesn't it? Life seems simpler. They are wonderful images. Happy weekend, Riitta.
VastaaPoistaSo true Lorrie - life is pretty complicated nowadays.
PoistaFascinating images and info on Wendelin And I love the colours she used. It is so interesting to find out about female artists.
VastaaPoistaIt's so great that Barbara hosts this Paint Monthly!
PoistaBeautiful work, a place that most people would enjoy living in.
VastaaPoistaHello. It was fascinating to learn about Wendelin. I love her style of painting and how her surroundings are reflected in her paintings. Thank you so much for this lovely post. Pat xx
VastaaPoistaWhat beautiful pictures, I love the palette and tones of colours she uses through them. Who does not crave their idea of a perfect world, Wendelin is lucky in that she can capture hers in such captivating paintings. Thank you for sharing.
VastaaPoistaFive on Friday
Angela - Garden Tea Cakes and Me
@ Janet
Poista@ Lilly's Mom
@ Angela --- I'm so glad you enjoyed this post!
Lovely soft colours. I particularly like the last one of the five. I hadn't heard of this artist so thank you for sharing the ilustrations in this post:)
VastaaPoistaFive beautiful images indeed!! I love that you linked this post to Barbara too, I have learned so much about different artists from the links to her posts each month. These pictures remind me of the work of Tove Johansson (not sure if that is spelt correctly!) who is also Finnish. Thank you for joining in, have a great weekend! xx
VastaaPoistaShe is called Tove Jansson Amy. Glad you liked the post - have a lovely weekend.
PoistaI absolutely adore Ms. Wendelin's artwork! Thank you so much for sharing. I had never seen her work before, and I love illustrative art! I will check out the webpage.
VastaaPoistaI love artwork like this with bold colours especially the chicken with her chicks. A lovely five xx
VastaaPoistaInteresting! I just purchased a post card in Michigan that looked very much like the artist Wendelin that I had to get up and go have a look! No such luck. I love post cards. I use them to hang or decorate with as reminders of fun vacations. Thanks for sharing.
VastaaPoistaCindy Bee
@ Marie
Poista@ Chel
@ Cindy --- I'm so glad you enjoyed the post!