About Linda
Linda Olafsdottir was born and raised in Reykjavík, Iceland.
After earning her BFA degree in Fine Art / Printmaking from the
Iceland Academy of the Arts,
Linda continued her education and got her diploma in teaching from the same school.
In 2005 she moved with her husband and son to San Francisco, California, to study Illustration
at the Academy of Art University.
Linda earned her MFA in Illustration in Spring 2009 and is currently working on her Illustrations and Fine Art.
Contact Linda
Email: linda@lindaolafsdottir.com
Tel: (415) 994 0157
Exhibitions
- 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
- 2009
- "Best in show - MFA Book Art - 2nd place" @ AAU Spring Show
For "I'm so proud of you"
Nominated for the MFA Valedictorian 2009 @ AAU Spring Gratuation
- 2008
- "Best in show" @ Books Beyond Boundaries
For "I'm so proud of you"
"Best Landscape Painting - 3rd place" @ AAU Spring Show
For "Potrero Hill"