Welcome to Abroadland — a creative studio and a place between countries. Abroadland brings ideas to life with visual stories, art and design. The works are inspired by nature, wellbeing and wanderlust.
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In this moment all is well — In diesem Moment alles ist gut — Tässä hetkessä kaikki on hyvin
Painting in 3 languges, available as art prints and other selected products
Clients say
“Helena is an absolute pleasure to work with. Not only is she extremely creative and talented, she also has the rare ability to listen and understand a client’s need perfectly.”
– Katarina, Cockatoo Collection
“The products I ordered arrived intact and well packaged. The recipient of the gift was very taken by the art print. She liked the idea of it as well as its execution. Thank you.”
– A customer who ordered art print products
“Helena is professional, engaged, took time to understand my vision and then used her creative prowess to deliver a fantastic result in the end. I would highly recommend working with Helena for your creative needs!”
– Mariam Ottimofiore, Author of ‘This Messy Mobile Life’ & Writer at ‘And Then We Moved To’
THE LATEST STORIES
Why I love being in nature? 11 reasons to get outdoors
While I was creating an illustration of “The Great Outdoors”, I started to think more about why I like being outdoors and why nature is so important to me. I share the reasons and the illustration here in pieces that make up the whole picture in the end. I wonder if you can relate to…
Art can inspire change and action to improve the environment
Each of us can promote the wellbeing of our environment. In addition to our daily choices, we can influence by creating art that evokes emotions, thoughts and actions. I introduce here two environmental art projects that are close to my heart. Both of them were made years ago, but they’re still relevant and even more…
Diving Into the See of Wanderlust
The term Wanderlust originates from the German words wandern (to hike) and Lust (desire). Today it’s mostly used in connection with traveling – however, Wanderlust can have much broader and deeper meanings, and it can even serve as a life philosophy. Here are some examples of what and how. Upside Down artwork by Sibylla Walpen. The Bernese Alps in…
FEATURED ART PRINTED GIFTS
Enjoy your day, wherever you are!
I captured this sunrise on an April morning in Uetliberg, Zurich. I had taken the first tram of the day, to get to the foot of the hill and then walked up to be on top around 6 am. I enjoyed the light show and a cup of cappuccino I had prepared at home, before continuing down to have a swim in the cold lake.
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