
About Mathilde Olsen - Award-winning artist
I’ve always been drawn to people. Not just how they look – but who they are, and what it feels like to be them. That’s what made me start drawing as a child, and it’s still what drives me as a portrait artist today.
My work is about making the invisible visible – capturing what a camera can’t: a glance, a memory, a mood. I create hand-painted portraits that feel alive. Portraits that tell stories, evoke something familiar, and create connection. A portrait can be a quiet anchor in everyday life – or a gift that expresses what words cannot.
I work with acrylic on glass and paper, and soft pastels on kraft paper. The materials are not just technical choices – they’re part of the story. I never paint on white, because the background itself shapes the atmosphere of the artwork. Transparency, layering, and texture bring depth and emotion to each piece.
Whether I paint from a photo or live at a wedding, sports event or film production, I always aim to create a process that feels personal, collaborative, and professional. You should feel seen.
In 2024, I won Denmark’s Best Portrait Painter, and since then, I’ve created portraits for private clients and professionals alike – always with a focus on human presence and an aesthetic that balances softness with edge.
My work is available as original artworks and as carefully selected fine art prints that preserve the material quality and emotion of the original. Whether experienced on the wall, in a space, or in a moment – each portrait is made to be felt.
Services

LIVE PAINTING FOR YOUR WEDDING
Create unforgettable memories with a live painting of your special day
As a professional portrait painter, I offer live painting during your wedding celebration, capturing the atmosphere, love, and beautiful moments on a hand-painted glass, canvas or paper.

COMMISSIONS
Do you have a wish for the perfect x-mas, birthday or wedding gift?
I'm open for commissions.

COLLABORATIONS
Do you have an idea for a collaboration?
I'm always interested in working with creative people in every corner of the creative field.