Creating a comic is an exciting but a demanding adventure. Working on The Hidden People (Huldufólk in Iceland) taught me many lessons about collaboration, time management, artistic growth, and promotion.

15+ years of creating and being an artist isn’t always about “making it.” I’m 35 now, and art still isn’t my full income. I still work while trying to protect time and energy to create. Some seasons I’m consistent, other seasons I’m just surviving life and trying not to lose the part of me that loves making things.

Balancing a full-time job with a passion for art can feel like walking a tightrope. Many artists struggle to find enough time, energy, and focus to nurture their creativity while meeting the demands of a regular career.

Five things i wish i had known earlier as an artist!

I was on a fun radio show here in Iceland in Rúv (Ríkisútvarpið) the show is called Lestin and talks about the newest headlines in pop culture, both overseas and in Iceland.

Myndasögur í míniformi! Þriggja-ramma-myndasögusmiðja í vetrarfríinu með mér, teiknaranum og myndasöguhöfundinum Fannari Gilberts!

Crosshatching is one of those classic techniques that has been essential in the world of comics for generations. I’ve always been amazed by how this straightforward method can significantly enhance one's art, so let's explore a bit the history of crosshatching in comics, its evolution, and why you should consider adding it in your toolbox .

Exploring Screen Tones: Essential Techniques and Where to Buy Them