About Linda Ólafsdóttir
I'm an Icelandic illustrator, living in Reykjavík with my husband and two kids.
I really like to draw... ...a lot, every single day, often in the evening and sometimes at night.
Picture books are my passion and I'm constantly being inspired in my own (often very loud) little house.
When not trying to escape trolls or erupting volcanos, I chase my kids, draw and paint, preferably the creatures I'm chasing after and also the place that I live in.
I have a BFA degree from the Icelandic Academy of the Arts and an MFA degree in Illustration from the Academy of Art University in the oh so lovely city of San Francisco.
My clients include: The Icelandic National Center for Educational Materials, Potterybarn Teen, Weber Design, Ginsburgh Design, Brenda Cockerell, TX., Dimma ehf and Mímir Símenntun.
My work has been featured in various publications and media such as: Poets and Artists, Lines and Colors.com, Creative Quarterly #17, 3x3 illustrator Directory 2010, Morgunblaðið, mbl.is, Nýtt Líf, Fréttablaðið and Fréttatíminn.
Contact Me
If you have any questions, comments or just want to say hi! feel free to contact me:
Email: linda@lindaolafsdottir.com
Phone: (+354) 868 3378
Shows
Click on each year to read about my shows.
- 2011
- 2010
- 2009
- 2008
- 2007
- 2005
- 2004
- 2001
- 2000
- 2011
- Sanitas - Muses Group Show
The old Sanitas factory. Reykjavík, Iceland.
- Leikandi lestrarhestar (Illustrations from Lestrarlandið)
Reykjavik City Hall, Reykjavik, Iceland.
- Þetta vilja börnin sjá
Gerduberg Culture Center. Reykjavík, Iceland.
- 2010
- Once Upon a Time
Museum of Children's Art, Oakland, CA, USA.
- 2009
- Illustrations by Linda Olafsdottir
79 NM AAU Gallery. San Francisco, CA, USA.
- Spring Show
Academy of Art University. San Francisco, CA, USA.
- 2008
- Books Beyond Boundaries
Gallery 688. San Francisco, CA, USA.
- Tiny
Studio Gallery. San Francisco, CA, USA.
- Spring Show
Academy of Art University. San Francisco, CA, USA.
- 2007
- Big Bang Art Show
Academy of Art University. San Francisco, CA, USA.
- Spring Show
Academy of Art University. San Francisco, CA, USA.
- 2005
- linC, hilC, lenC
Thorvaldsen Café. Reykjavik, Iceland.
- Mimic II
Thorvaldsen Café. Reykjavik, Iceland.
- 2004
- Mimic
Café Solon. Reykjavik, Iceland.
- 2001
- The Highway One Roadtrip
The Old Post Office. Vik i Myrdal, Iceland.
- Graduation Exhibit
Iceland Academy of the Arts. Reykjavik, Iceland.
- 2000
- Brum
Icelandic Printmaking Association, Hafnarhús. Reykjavik, Iceland.
Awards and Honors
Click on each year to read about my awards and honors.
- 2011
- Myndstef - Grant for Education and Travel
- 2009
- "Best in show - MFA Book Art - 2nd place"
AAU Spring Show 2009. For "I'm so proud of you"
- Nominated for the MFA Valedictorian 2009
AAU Spring Gratuation 2009.
- Bronze Medal
Creative Quarterly #17 Awards. For "In the Big City"
- 2nd Runner Up
Creative Quarterly #17 Awards. For "Flying Away"
- 2008
- "Best in show"
Books Beyond Boundaries. For "I'm so proud of you"
- "Best Landscape Painting - 3rd place"
AAU Spring Show 2008. For "Potrero Hill"
