I’ve developed an infatuation with Norwegian architecture.  The clean lines and functionality of the homes here have grown on me over the past year.  The character of the homes has almost become synonymous with Norwegians themselves.

This watercolor + ink below is a snapshot of a small fishing village, Vikøry, where we vacationed last year.

And here is the same scene with a broader view, this time in oil:

I’m not sure if it’s simply custom or an unspoken rule, but ninety percent of homes are either white, gray, mustard yellow, or barn red.  You sometimes see blue or brown or black as well.  If a home is not one of these colors, it really stands out.  But there is something nice about having a consistent color palette across the landscape.

The painting above is an oil of a home in Maridalen in the suburbs of Oslo.

And lastly, not far from Maridalen is a building I’ve long admired, painted in watercolor.  I’m not sure of the building’s historic or current use, but it is a beauty.

Expect to see more architecture in the future.