Archives des Arches® Resident Artist

Therese Asplund: contemporary painting at its most dazzling!

Therese Asplund is an iconic figure in the world of portrait and art photography. She is renowned for her mastery of light and fascination with people. With an impressive track record, she has made a name for herself on the international scene, accumulating awards and other forms of recognition both in Sweden and abroad.

Linda Ljungblad captures the aura of places in her watercolours

Born in 1988 in Falkenberg, in Halland County, Sweden, Linda Ljungblad is a self-taught watercolour painter whose artistic career has been as bright as the Scandinavian landscapes she captures. Currently based in Gothenburg, she has devoted thousands of hours to perfecting her art, developing a unique visual language that combines the precision of detail with the softness and enchanting atmosphere of Nordic light.

Björn Bernström on Arches Aquarelle paper

Björn Bernström: An artist who masters Nordic light

orn in Hultsfred, Sweden in 1966, Björn Bernström is an iconic figure in the world of watercolour. From a very young age, he was drawn to nature and spent his weekends observing the fauna and birds of the ruggedly beautiful area around Hultsfred.

Olga Koelsch Watercolor, ARCHES Aquarelle hot pressed

Olga Koelsch: the blossoming of a passion for botanical watercolour

In the world of contemporary art, Olga Koelsch is emerging as an inspiring figure whose background embodies passion, resilience and creativity. What began as a simple outlet after exhausting days at work has evolved into a rewarding artistic journey.

Silke Bonde, an artist who sculpts organic worlds out of paper and watercolour

Contemporary artist Silke Bonde was born in Denmark in 1990. She has made a name for herself in the art world with her captivating artworks and probing of the relationship humans have with nature.

Helen Dardik watercolor on ARCHES Aquarelle paper

Plunge into the dazzling world of Helen Dardik!

Helen Dardik is a professional artist based in Canada known for her distinctive colourful style combining a playful approach to art with a keen eye for detail.

Kiley Busko, the wonder of wildlife watercolour painting

Kiley Busko is a fascinating self-taught artist living in Minnesota, in the United States. She has had a boundless passion for art and design since her earliest childhood. This natural attraction for the aesthetic really came into its own when she started to experiment with watercolours during her high school years, spending her time painting after school.

Jeff Carter - Pen and watercolour, ARCHES® Aquarelle cold pressed bright white

Jeff Carter, a big-hearted artist

Jeff Carter is a self-taught artist who began to draw and paint for pleasure about seven years ago. He took watercolour lessons locally and online and watched tutorials on YouTube. But he was not progressing as he hoped. He then started sketching subjects he liked, to immortalise his memories by drawing the places he visits using mixed media techniques: felt tip pen and washes.

Peter Reuterberg on Arches Aquarelle paper

Peter Reuterberg, artist by nature

Peter Reuterberg is a Swedish artist originally from Hjärtum, in the Bohuslän inlands. After studying art and design in Gothenburg, he graduated with a master’s in Fine Arts. Peter has devoted his entire life to painting and sculpture. Watercolour is the technique that captivates him the most. The elusive power inherent in the watercolour pigments released when they are mixed with water represents a challenge that he willingly embraces.

Matty Burnham, optimistic illustrator

Matty Burnham is an English ink and watercolour illustrator. Although originally from Cumbria, he now lives near Leeds in Yorkshire. The region’s beautiful landscapes are a significant source of inspiration for him. He also loves visiting less familiar areas such as the incredible Northumbrian castles or the lochside cottages of the Highlands, and illustrating them.