David Sandum
@davidsandum.bsky.social
Swedish artist in Norway • Expressionist • Emotions/nature/symbolism • Author of I’ll Run Till the Sun Goes Down • Photography • Mental health • Founder of @paeartforacause.bsky.social • No politics acct. davidsandum.com postcardartexhibit.com
New work, just signed. I love working on black paper! In the expressive spirit & according to Kandinsky, black enhances the effect of any color. Title: ’Moonlight’ Medium: Pastel pencils on 320 mg black watercolor paper. Motif size: 70x50 cm (27.5x19.7 inch) #art #pastelpencils #drawing #artlife
In the works! Pastel pencils, 50x70 cm. Working on these are so meditative. Struggling a lot with my mental health, I can’t tell you how much it means to cathartically and intuitively enter ‘the zone.’ #pastelpencils #drawing #art #blueskyartist #blueskyart #artist
Together, we raised €17,679! A total of 462 original art cards were sold through #PostcardArtExhibit26 The remaining artworks will be donated to Museum Beelden aan Zee so that fundraising efforts can continue. Thank you to every artist, collector, volunteer, and supporter who made this possible. ❤️
I love these fields that I pass by during my interval runs on Jeløy Island, where I live. Edvard Much stayed at this exact location to paint back in the day. This photo was taken yesterday when me and my son did 11k. Such a beautiful day! #norway #photography #nature #art
New work, just signed. Title: ’Connected’ Medium: Pastel and watercolor pencils on 320 mg black watercolor paper. Motif size: 70x50 cm (27.5x19.7 inch). Year: 2026 #art #expressionism #symbolism #skyart #blueskyart #drawing #paintyourlife
Blood moon at Moss Harbour two nights ago. I took this photo after midnight when I was going for a night swim. #norway #photography #nofilter
Today, I went on a 13k hike in the Våler woods. I came across these trees holding around each other. #norway #hike #nature #trees #photography
Over 350 cards sold! Thank you! Online sales continue until July 8th, 16:00 CEST. There's still time to discover original artwork and support people affected by Alzheimer's. Let's keep going! www.postcardartexhibit.com/shop #postcardartexhibit26 #ArtForACause #postcardartexhibit
@paeartforacause.bsky.social proudly presents the 15th anniversary catalog for the 2026 Postcardart exhibition! It looks stunning! 🤩
The poster for the PAE exhibition is here! If you plan on coming, please rsvp for free on the website, so we have an idea of the number of people 😀 See you there!
Watched these wild geese go surfing in the Oslo Fjord! 😁 #nature #birds #oslofjord #getoutthere #nature
Photos from my walk by the Oslo Fjord tonight at Jeløy, #norway Taken with my phone and posted without filter. #nature #photography
It was an honor to be on the Made to Make video podcast, where I discussed how I became an artist, my memoir, and philanthropic work with @paeartforacause.bsky.social Please click on the link below to view or listen. youtu.be/g4yiyMl0HCE?...
From Depression to Healing: How Creativity Changed David Sandum’s Life
YouTube video by We Are Made to Make
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Just sold to a collector in the US. #blueskyart #artist #art #pastelpencildrawing #drawing #expressionism
It often surprises me how quickly the water stills when you stop paddling. #canoeing #stillness #rock #water #colour This is in a spot where you rarely see anyone else. #kootenayBC
Work sold today to a collector in my hometown of Moss, Norway. 🔴 Title: ‘Roots and Branches’ (series) Medium: Pastel/watercolor pencils and oil pastel sticks on 320 mg black watercolor paper. Size: 70x50 cm (27.5x19.7 inch). Year: 2025 #blueskyart #expressionism #symbolism #art #artist
We have reached 1000 cards! A record-breaking amount and we are so proud of our participating artists! What an outpour of creativity and love. Thank you all so much. Don't forget to book your VIP tickets for the PAE opening on June 6th and block your agenda! @paeartforacause.bsky.social
From my walk through the woods today. Spring is here in Scandinavia in all its splendor. #photography #norway
My entry to this year's Postcard Art Exhibit at the Hague in the Netherlands. Raising funds for people with Alalzheimers. 'Hamblden Valley' 2022, oil on gesso panel, 12.5 x 17 cm. www.postcardartexhibit.com #postcardartexhibit #postcardartexhibit26 #postcardartfamily #paeartforacause
The finished drawing for PAE 2026. OK, I'm thinking about a second one and the best of them goes its way. I got too much time 🤭 #postcardartexhibit26 #postcardartexhibit #postcardartfamily #paeartforacause #wattisKunst #kleineKunstklasse #art #ArtYear
