Marita Sandstad Næss

I am an illustrator from Inderøy in Norway, with a bachelors degree in the field from Curtin University in Australia. I first studied in Trondheim, Norway, at Høyskolen Kristiania (Norways Creative College), before completing my degree at Curtin.

Originally a hand drawer, I have learned digital design and techniques through the years, and love to mx these into creating unique and personalized designs.

I work with different types of projects, and also create, sell and exhibit my own artworks. Feel free to contact me about any questions or projects you may have in mind.

    • Høyskolen Kristiania (Norways Creative College) - Illustration, 2 years.

    • Curtin University - Perth, Australia - Illustration, 1 year.

      Electives include Digital painting, Fashion illustration and Drawing (Traditional methods and life drawing).

    • Obtained BA of Arts and Design: Illustration and Photography design (Illustration) from Curtin University.

    • Stavern Folkehøyskole - Arts, Interior and Design - 1 year.
      Prior to studying).

  • Illustration, art and graphic design, logo designs and branding, webdesign, marketing and events, book design, music cover design, labels, public art, personal art request, and more. Please ask if you have a project in mind.

  • Repeating clients include Inderøy Kommune, Trøndelag Fylkeskommune, Kirkene i Inderøy, Elihu Menigheten i Trøndelag, Utøy Bedehus, Mosvik museum - og historielag, Inderøy Bibliotek, Verdige Smil organisasjon, E@ Internettkafe, Støre-valen AS, Lise S Studio, Krismus, and others.

  • Exhibitions:

    “En Reise i Linjer” - E@ Internettkafe - Inderøy - 2018

    “A Journey of Lines” - Local coffe shop - Inderøy 2018

    Bilder oppe på Mosvik Brygge - Mosvik - 2018

    Showcasing artwork at Mosvik Brygge - Mosvik - 2018

    “Continued Journey” - Scandic Bakklandet Trondheim - 2019

    “Dyr i Linjer” - E@ Internettkafe - Inderøy - 2020

    “Animals expressed in lines” - Local coffee shop - Inderøy - 2019

    “Ord Som lever” - Utøy, Inderøy - Sommer 2021

    “The Living Word” - Utøy, Inderøy - Summer 2021

    “Månedens Utstiller” - Straumsenteret, Inderøy - 2022

    “Artist of the month” - Straumsenteret, Inderøy - 2022

    “Sommerutstilling” - Hyllavilla, Inderøy - 2022

    “Summer exhibit” - Hyllavilla, Inderøy - 2022

    Salgsutstilling - Klepp Regnskap - Inderøy - F.o.m. mars - 2023

    “Sales exhibit” - Klepp Accounting office - Inderøy, from March 2023

    Gjesteutstiller hos Vy Galleri - Inderøy - Sommeren 2023.

    Guest exhibitor at Vy Gallery - Inderøy - Summer 2o23.

    “Når Lyset Treffer” - Grace Cafe - Heimdal - 25. juni 2025.

    “Illumination” (As the light hits) - Grace Cafe - Heimdal, Norway - July 25th 2025.

    • “Illustrasjon - Der kunst og design møtes” - Inderøy kunstforening - 1 hour presentation of Illustration as a creative branch and form of visual, communicative art. (2022).

    • “Når Lyset Treffer” - Opening talk for the exhibit with the same name. Talking about how I as a Christian have experienced my walk with God in becoming creative and how I have experienced Him in this.

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