With a paintbrush in one hand and a whole world of identity to express, Danish-Armenian artist Elizabeth Romhild turns her experiences of womanhood, motherhood and self-discovery into thought-provoking art. 

“Women are like flowers – each one unique and strong on her own, but together, we become a powerful force, lifting each other up,”

she says as we dive into the themes behind her work.

Though of Danish-Armenian heritage, Romhild’s artistic journey began in Indonesia, where she discovered her creative voice. As she shares,

“I was born as an artist in Indonesia.” 

Married to fellow Dane Peter, she followed him to Thailand and today, after many decades here, she is a prominent female artist in Thailand’s art scene. Romhild has explored various mediums, from strokes and watercolors to acrylics, and with her book Elizabeth Romhild’s Odyssey, she maps out her path as an artist, her perspective on the world and how she translates it all into art.

One Multidimensional Woman to Another

For Romhild, femininity in art isn’t about soft colours or pretty pictures – it’s about exploring every angle of womanhood: the body, the sense of self and the strength that comes with shared vulnerability. She channels her full self onto the canvas, with true femininity being the power that comes from owning who you are as a woman.

“Femininity is so multidimensional. In my art, it’s about expressing my entire self as a woman – my emotions, my experiences. It’s about empowering myself through my art,”

Motherhood Both Peels Back Layers and Adds New Dimensions

Motherhood hit like a creative tsunami for Romhild. Once the kids entered her life, her artwork transformed. She found herself in a revelation, experiencing emotions she never even knew were there.

“Motherhood added so much depth to my worldview,”

she reveals.

All those wild emotions – heart-exploding love, late-night exhaustion and those proud moments – began flowing straight into her paintings. Her canvases became the space where she captured the rollercoaster that is mum life.

“The kids also inspired me to see art through their eyes, in a more playful way.”

Seeing the world through her kids’ eyes again. They might just be the best art teachers around.

Art of Two Worlds: A Blend of the Known and the Unexpected

“My colour palette definitely got its vibrancy from Asia – everything there is so bold and full of life. I also draw a lot from European masters like Gauguin, Chagall and Picasso, but I’ve found my own way of expressing it.”

Her time in Asia infused her art with bold, bright colours, while her European roots keep her connected to the work of masters like Gauguin, Chagall and Picasso. The result is a blend of both worlds – familiar yet at times unexpected.

No Rules, Just Right

Being self-taught meant Romhild never learned what she ‘couldn’t’ do. Instead of following textbook techniques, she followed her instincts.

“I’ve had to grow as a person, as a woman, by trusting myself and learning from my struggles, mistakes and experiences… I haven’t been bound by any set of rules or the ‘right’ and ‘wrong’ ways of doing things,”

she shares. 

“This, being a self-taught artist, has made my art very personal to me, as it is essentially a window into my heart and mind,”

Romhild explains.

Feminine Experience Can Be Universally Relatable

Every place has its own energy, and it can make something inside you click. The energy of Bangkok lights up Romhild’s creativity in ways the calm Danish countryside doesn’t, while her trips to Africa bring out a raw, wild side of both nature and people. Travel always shows her new possibilities, but her studio is her

“creative haven where I feel relaxed and often inspired by my own work,”

she shares.

Her art also often features multicultural women because, as she puts it,

“I have always incorporated multicultural women in my art, as I believe the feminine experience can be universally relatable.” 

Romhild’s art also champions

“the beauty of women supporting and uplifting each other.”

 Her contribution to the Queen Sirikit Centre for Breast Cancer Foundation deliberately highlights female solidarity in crisis moments, embodying the essence of sisterhood across different cultures and experiences.

That First Sale Feeling

When one of Romhild’s earliest paintings found a new home, it was solid proof that her artistic voice truly mattered—more than just cash, adding fuel to her already blazing creative fire.

As she says

“Selling my first painting was an amazing feeling, giving me more encouragement to continue my path as an artist.”

Painting Possibilities

Elizabeth Romhild is painting possibilities. With every stroke, she shows us what happens when you trust yourself enough to create without limits. Her journey across continents, through motherhood and into self-discovery shows that art isn’t just what you see – it’s about being seen too. 

For young artists everywhere, her message is this: your unique perspective matters and the world is waiting to see it splashed across the canvas in your own vibrant colours. “Don’t ever give up,” she says as she finishes the interview.

Join Elizabeth Romhild on her creative journey throughout her career with her first book, Elizabeth Romhild’s Odyssey. Grab your copy at Asia Books in CentralWorld, Siam Paragon, or EmSphere.