Gallery
Each of these pieces was hand-painted by Elizabeth Leese. Some of them may be available for sale. If you wish to use any of these images elsewhere please first contact Elizabeth for permission as they are copyrighted.-
Scoop Plate
7" (18cm) Norwegian birchwood scoop plate painted in the Rogaland style.
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Mitten Bowl
Judy Ritger, Vesterheim Gold Medalist, taught the Gubrandsdal design on this mitten bowl that replicates acanthus leaf carving well-known in the Gubrandsdal valley.
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Nisse
Nissen live on farms in Norway and must be served rommegrot on Christmas Eve or they might make mischief. This fellow is made of clay.
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Cabinet
This is a 4' cabinet painted in the Os style from the west coast of Norway around Bergen. Os is the last distinct regional style to have been developed. Cheerful and bright, it is reminiscent of wildflowers.
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Large Wall Plate
Presenting an enormous 3-foot (1 meter) plate that won first place at Nordic Heritage Museum's Western Rosemaler's competition.
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Swan Bowl
A swan-shaped bowl painted in the Gubrandsdal style and finished inside with krilling technique.
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Bentwood Nesting Boxes
These bentwood boxes fit one into another as a set. The designs are patterns by Vi Thode, VGM.
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Christmas Ornament
This is a Christmas ornament for the tree. Hearts, skates, sleds and snowflakes are painted each year for your family's collection. New designs are painted each year for gifts and available at fall fests.
