Aud Rye started drawing and using watercolor in 1986. She studied art history, painting techniques, composition and color theory with several different teachers in Norway and around the world.

She regularly writes articles for two art magazines – Art for All and Decor Magazine. She has authored two art books and her illustrations have been featured in several others. Best known for her art classes online and on DVD, Aud has taught and mentored over 2000 artists over the past 35 years. Currently she teaches watercolor courses online for a Scandinavian audience via Podia.com.

“So many different art styles inspire me, everything from classic to modern, figurative to fantasy. I simply love to play with color – always have and always will. Color is life.”