My Farewell Hugely Hyggelig Copenhagen

Huge ‘hyggeligness’ of Copenhagen documented in over 250 ink sketches drawn by an expat

Welcome to my farewell Copenhagen art project. My 5 years as an expat in Copenhagen were coming to the end, when I decided to sketch the whole city … Now I am sharing my project with You. Welcome to my Farewell Hugely Hyggelig Copenhagen!

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A bit of anything and everything
that makes Copenhagen so wonderful

Citymarks from each of Copenhagen districts and stories about them you might not know

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Danish traditions and local quirks that will make you smile

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The story behind my project

 What’s so special about Copenhagen? Well, I decided to get to the bottom of this and sent myself on a quest to document the city in sketches. This collection of ink drawings is me trying to showcase the essence of Copenhagen.
 
Each of these sketches adds up to a huge appreciation that I have for being able to live here for the past 5 years. It’s also my way of saying goodbye to this city, as I am sadly leaving next summer.
 
So last summer I decided to document as much as possible and take Copenhagen with me in my sketchbook. Luckily summer was long and I was out sketching through August to the end of September.
 
Favourite places, people, dogs, traditions, food, danish quirks – all of this created one big messy bundle of drawings and information, which I organised and developed into this exhibition – ‘My Farewell Hugely Hyggelig Copenhagen Project’.
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Awesome places off the beaten path and must see tourist attractions

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People and animals that do not realise that became a part of my project…thank you

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The essence of Copenhagen on your wall

Get your limited edition art print today

A poster with collection of over 250 ink pen sketches from Copenhagen.

Limited edition of 50 signed art prints on high quality textured paper 270g, 60x80cm. 2025

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Other artwork in the series

I wouldn’t be myself, if I didn’t add colour to this collection. Chosen sketches from the poster turned into delicate watercolours or vibrant acrylics. 

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