Helen Wickman

Finding her passion for art at an early age, Helen Wickman sold her first oil painting in Lebanon at the age of 15.

After working at the United Nations in Beirut and traveling extensively in her youth, Helen honed her craft as an artist in Sweden, working with murals, portraits, textiles and clay, as well as running a company that manufactured and sold traditional folk-art articles. She soon became the main supplier of traditional folk-costume dolls and cards to Skansen; the world’s oldest open air museum, located in the heart of Stockholm. She was thrilled to be recognized for her work by the Queen of Sweden, Her Royal Highness, Queen Silvia.

In the early 90’s, she brought her family and her creative passion to beautiful Santa Monica, California, quickly establishing herself as a muralist and commissioned artist dedicated to spreading beauty, joy and vibrancy through her art.

Highly experienced Fine Artist based in Santa Monica, California. Dedicated to spreading beauty, joy and vibrancy through art.

EXPERIENCE

1991-Present
Freelance Artist/Muralist
Santa Monica, California

Created numerous custom murals and paintings (ongoing)
Regularly commissioned artist at The Acorn Store in Santa Monica; handpainted eco-friendly lunch baskets for children
Collaborated on mural for Roosevelt elementary school in Santa Monica
Commissioned by the City of Santa Monica's cultural division to create a handpainted sign for community garden
Handpainted clogs and designed greeting cards for sale at numerous holiday markets

1988-1990
President for Import/Export company DOCKAN
Stockholm, Sweden
Manufactured and sold traditional folk art articles internationally
Main supplier of traditional folk costume dolls and cards to SKANSEN; the world’s oldest open air museum, located in Stockholm, Sweden
Recognized by the Queen of Sweden, Her Royal Highness, Queen Silvia

1971-1987
Stockholm, Sweden
Converted barn at country estate to medieval style feast hall with large original murals and designs
Created large sculpture garden
Redecorated interior home at estate with paintings, sculptures and textiles

1964-1970
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