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Evy Olsen HalvorsenIs this a real thing or is it a dream2023
2023
$2,300
£1,737.20
€2,007.70
CA$3,226.10
A$3,588.25
CHF 1,878.02
MX$43,764.86
NOK 23,597.94
SEK 22,196.91
DKK 14,985.54
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this is a fantasy painting based on a photo of my husband's niece when she was little, a little photo of a charming child that I imagined had a good imagination.
In creating this painting, I ventured into a mystical union of the natural and surreal. Through the medium of oil, I depicted a young child, innocent and wide-eyed, amid a constellation of enigmatic animals and an ethereal woodland. It's a canvas where the tangible meets fantasy, exploring themes of wonder, protection, and the undefined boundaries of a child's imagination. This artwork is an invitation to contemplate and cherish the unspoken whispers of the wild and whimsy, perfect for bringing a sense of mystery and enchantment into any space.
- Creator:Evy Olsen Halvorsen (1950, American, Norwegian)
- Creation Year:2023
- Dimensions:Height: 36 in (91.44 cm)Width: 36 in (91.44 cm)Depth: 1 in (2.54 cm)
- More Editions & Sizes:originalPrice: $2,300
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- Gallery Location:Kingston, WA
- Reference Number:1stDibs: LU2823215599442
Evy Olsen Halvorsen (aka Halvorsen Holstein) was born in northern Norway and cur-rently lives in Kingston WA. Evy and her parents immigrated in 1956 to the neighborhood of Ballard in Seattle WA. After graduation from High School, and some community college, Evy moved briefly to San Francisco before landing in Kitsap County with husband and daugh-ters. After raising her daughters, owning a couple of businesses, she continued her educa-tion at Cornish College of the Arts, receiving her Bachelor of Fine Arts, cum laude in 1999, in Painting and Printmaking.
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