David Sandum

Photo from my evening walk in my hometown of Moss, #Norway

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Gave a speech this afternoon at Moss Kunstforening about mental health and art.

From my crisp walk tonight by the Oslo Fjord. Temp -11 celcius. #norway #photography #nofilter

The entry by Norwegian artist David Sandum for the 2026 @paeartforacause.bsky.social dedicated to supporting people and families affected by Alzheimer’s. The exhibit will take place at See Lab in The Hague, opening June 6th. Curator @tessawm-artist.bsky.social Nearly 1000 artists from 42 countries are now registered and we are a force for good! David’s words: This will be the 15th exhibit. I started the project in my hometown of Moss Norway in 2010, to raise funds for children’s books for my public library. Since then we have been in Los Angeles, Canberra (Australia), New York City, Stratford Upon Avon, Edinburgh, Cheltenham, Myrtle Beach (South Carolina), York, Vancouver, and last year, McKinney, Texas! All helping worthy causes through our love of art. It has not always been an easy ride. We have survived through a pandemic, and later a changing social media landscape. For this reason, we changed the name in 2023 from TAE (Twitter Art Exhibit) to PAE (Postcard Art Exhibit). I carry the love for all of our previous board members, curators, our participating artists, our causes and charities deep in my heart. Reflecting on this, I have concluded that there is nothing more creative than to watch something grow, and nothing more special when it is done with love. My words are appropriately inspired by a Dutch artist, «It is good to love many things, for therein lies the true strength, and whosoever loves much performs much, and can accomplish much, and what is done in love is done well.» -Vincent Van Gogh Helpful PAE26 links 👍 Website registration link: https://postcardartexhibit.com For help and info please see our FAQ page: https://www.postcardartexhibit.com/faq

My entry for the 2026 @paeartforacause.bsky.social dedicated to supporting people & families affected by Alzheimer’s. The exhibit will open in The Hague, June 6th. Curator @tessawm-artist.bsky.social Nearly 1000 artists from 42 countries r now registered & we are a force for good!*More info in ALT

Wonderful work Ian! Your talent makes my feed stop!

Been on some cold night-walks lately. I’ve Vikinged up! #norway #photography #walking #mood

An image of the event schedule for Postcard Art Exhibit 26 in the Netherlands. Heading says, "To benefit people affected by Alzheimer's" with the web address: www.postcardartexhibit.com

Our curator, @tessawm-artist.bsky.social , is ready, and the journey is well underway! #postcardartexhibit26 is coming together, and we’d love for you to be part of it. From artwork deadlines to opening day at See Lab in The Hague, here’s a look at what’s ahead. www.postcardartexhibit.com

Tanks for your kind mention. Glad that you connect with my art.

Selection of garden birds sitting in foliage. Painted in watercolour

I’ve sent off my painted postcard to @paeartforacause.bsky.social which will go towards their Postcard Art Exhibit. This year, they are supporting people affected by Alzheimer’s disease. Please visit their page if you’re interested in purchasing
#postcardartexhibit26 #birds #alzheimers #art

POSTCARD ART EXHIBIT | ART FOR A CAUSE Postcard Art Exhibit | Art for a Cause, formerly known as Twitter Art Exhibit, utilizes social media and public engagement to generate income for charities and nonprofit organizations. In the past, #T...

If you wish to participate in our upcoming exhibit in The Netherlands for Alzheimer’s, the call for artists is now open.

To register, please visit postcardartexhibit.com

Also visit our FAQ page for any questions: postcardartexhibit.com/faq

We hope that many of you can join us 🙏❤️

Light matters! Just put a good spotlight over one of my etchings.

#art #artist #exhibit

249 artists. One week. Endless gratitude.
Thank you for helping us bring light and connection to those affected by Alzheimer’s. To register for our call for artists head to: www.postcardartexhibit.com #postcardartexhibit26 #artforacause

My art is on an album cover! Jan Ove Fjeld is a local musiscian from my home town of Moss, Norway. His piano/meditative music can be streamed on Spotify.

#music #art #collaboration #artistssupportingartists

Artwork by Norwegian artist David Sandum. New worked signed this week. *Available for sale. Title: ’By the Stream.’ Medium: Pastel/watercolor pencils and wet oil pastel sticks on black 360 g watercolor paper. Size: A4 (8.3 x 11.7 inch). Year: 2025

New worked signed this week.

*Available for sale. DM if interested.

Title: ’By the Stream.’
Medium: Pastel/watercolor pencils and wet oil pastel sticks on black 360 g watercolor paper.
Size: A4 (8.3 x 11.7 inch).
Year: 2025

#pastelpencils #expressionism #mixedmedia #art #artist #blueskyart

Dear artists, nice to meet you! Please go follow @paeartforacause.bsky.social and join me for the 2026 postcard art exhibit!

I'm honored to be working behind the scenes with @tessawm-artist.bsky.social and @davidsandum.bsky.social on this Exhibition. Hope you will join me in participating!

Postcard Art Exhibit 2026 Call for Artists is NOW OPEN! Now, we paint with purpose — raising awareness & support for those affected by Alzheimer’s. Submit your art, share your heart, and help us build global awareness with creativity & compassion. www.postcardartexhibit.com #postcardartexhibit26

Photo taken this afternoon during my walk.

#photography #norway #trees #nature

Tchaikovsky on Depression and Finding Beauty Amid the Wreckage of the Soul “Life is beautiful in spite of everything! … There are many thorns, but the roses are there too.”

Tchaikovsky on depression and finding beauty amid the wreckage of the soul www.themarginalian.org/2015/11/19/t...

Hear hear! If you’re a professional or amateur #artist, please register through our website after Nov 6th, to create & send an original postcard sized artwork (postcard size) that will be exhibited & sold for #charity. This PAE will be held in The Netherlands for people affected by Alzheimer’s 👇

Started this today with oil pencils and wet oil pastel sticks.

#art #artists #blueskyart

Artwork by Norwegian artist David Sandum. New work signed tonight at my studio. Title: ’By the Ocean Front’ Medium: Pastel/watercolor pencils/oil pastel sticks, on 350 mg black watercolor paper. Size: 70x50 cm (27.5 x 19.6 inch) Year: 2025 Artist explanation: This piece took me months to complete in various stages. Very large for its kind, I constantly needed to remain focused and contemplate the big picture. Mostly drawing with pastel pencils etc., it is easy to get blinded by small details that you cannot see from a distance, or add colors that stand out too much from afar. Much time was spent observing it on my easel from my chair. The motif surprised me. Always starting with a blank space without sketch, I soon realized that the mid-section brought out scenery from my many trips to Northern California. Yet the sky felt very much like Scandinavia where I live. My work always becomes a blend of my experiences and feelings. What comes out, comes out. I have made paintings where the buildings look like New York City, a bridge taken from Prague, the sky is Norwegian, and the trees resemble the ones I’ve seen in Barcelona! This piece has a strong blend of Northern California and Norway to me. The thematics of the piece with the man and woman on each side, is very «Munch-esk.» The beauty and drama of nature. The distance and silence between the man and woman—the longing, yet the complexity.

New work signed tonight at my studio.

Title: ’By the Ocean Front’
Medium: Pastel/watercolor pencils/oil pastel sticks, on 350 mg black watercolor paper.
Size: 70x50 cm (27.5 x 19.6 inch)
Year: 2025

ARTIST DESCRIPTION IN ALT

#art #expressionism #blueskyart #artist

The 2nd work made during my recent trip to Northern California.

Title: ’By the Fence’
Medium: Pastel and watercolor pencils on black 360 g watercolor paper.
Size: A4 (8.3 x 11.7 inch).
Year: 2025

#art #expressionism #artist #drawing

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Night walk by the fjord.

#norway #photography

New work made during my California trip.

Title: ’Carole with dogs under the pear tree.’
Medium: Pastel and watercolor pencils on black 360 g watercolor paper.
Size: A4 (8.3 x 11.7 inch).
Year: 2025

“Golden Gate”. Charles Sheeler. 1955.
Image: Metmuseum.

Staying the night in Sutter Creek, California. Such lovely light at sundown.

#photography #california #nature

Stayed in Murphys for two nights. Lovely place.

Am in Northern California now on an art trip. Photos taken from Angels Camp.

#photography #california