BRITT-MARIE TIDEMAND

About me how I became a artist

Values I Hold Dear

I have an unwavering belief in people and their potential. Passion drives me, and I find deep fulfillment in inspiring others to perform at their best and make a positive impact on the world. I'm proud and honored to lead and support others in collaborative efforts, and I'm not afraid to stand up for the people and ideas

I believe in, even when it requires taking risks.

Success is my motivation, whether it's guiding a nation toward wealth and prosperity or leading a boys' team to a hard-fought victory. My commitment to excellence knows no bounds.

Now, let me take you on a journey through my art, where you’ll encounter both the raw horrors and the unending frustration that have shaped my work. This journey begins in Sweden, during my fifth grade at “Tuppaskolan” in the small town of Landskrona. It was there that my drawing teacher recognized something special in me. She believed creativity was a vital part of one's character, and she saw it in me. I’m forever grateful to her for planting that seed of belief.

In the fifth grade, I created my first painting—a gift for my parents, which they cherished deeply and kept on their wall throughout their lives. Though they are no longer with us, the memory of their pride in my work continues to inspire me.

After that, my creative pursuits took a back seat for several years. However, when I turned sixteen, I began studying economics and marketing for three years. During the first two years, drawing remained on my schedule, and in my second year, I completed only one painting. Yet, my teacher saw potential in that single piece and encouraged me to believe in myself and continue developing my creative abilities.

And here I am today, many years later, with my paintings displayed in spaces that reflect the journey I’ve traveled—a journey that began with the spark of creativity in a small classroom in Sweden and has grown into a lifelong passion.

To create and shape

When I reflect on my life so far, two words stand out as driving forces behind my actions and decisions—creating and shaping. These have guided me, both consciously and unconsciously, through every chapter of my journey. For me, life is about being inspired and feeling the warmth and goodness in everything I do.

But what is "good" art? The art world often defines and categorizes what is and isn’t art, but the real question we ask ourselves is often, "Is this good art?" My art doesn’t need to be a platform for debate or provoke a specific thought. Instead, it’s an invitation—a doorway into a world where each viewer can create their own experience.

In some of my paintings, I do have a thought or message I want to convey. I can share that with you, but it doesn’t mean you’ll see it the same way. And that’s the beauty of art—it’s not about imposing my ideas on you, but rather offering you the freedom to explore, to enjoy the colors and the design, and to create your own interpretation. My hope is that when you stand before my work, you find something that resonates with you, something that makes you pause and perhaps even sparks your own creative thoughts.

I work in two different processes

Both of my artistic processes begin with a desire to explore the limitless possibilities of color, using oil paints as my medium.

In the more abstract process, I embark on a three-phase journey. The first phase is all about unleashing creativity—I go wild and let the colors dance across the canvas, layering them in seemingly chaotic "smudges." In the second phase, I start to shape the chaos, sketching with brushes, knives, or whatever tools feel right. Sometimes, I even incorporate materials like sand or fabric to add texture and depth. By the third phase, the once chaotic scene begins to reveal a clearer image, as the colors and shapes come together to form something unexpected and new.

In my other process, the approach is more deliberate. I start with a clear vision of what I want to express, inspired by a movie, the news, a magazine, or even my own experiences. I begin by making a simple sketch, laying down the foundation of my idea. From there, I build the painting layer by layer, using oil paints to bring the expression to life. This method often results in more defined images, capturing the essence of humans and animals, and the emotions or stories I want to convey.