I live in Finland and to be more exact - in Lapland. In the autumn we collect berries here. Blueberry is part of local culture. It tastes so good. Local people collect it to sell and to store at home. Blueberry pie is a famous dessert here. Finns also add blueberries to yoghurt and make juice of it. They even dry it. Dried blueberries are also sold as a powder. Finnish everyman’s rights allow you to pick them for free in our country’s vast forests, and the berries are packed with essential nutrients that are really good for you. Apart from freshly baked blueberry pie, you can mix fresh berries to a tasty smoothie :) There are approximately 50 different berries growing in Finland, 37 of which are edible. Blueberry (bilberry!) is one of the most common and most loved berries. A stunning amount of 150-200 million kilos of blueberries are picked on yearly. Benefits of blueberries Blueberries are a superfood because they contain antioxidants, flavonoids, polyphenols, vitamins, minerals such as potassium, zinc, copper, and magnesium, and fibers. Blueberries, therefore, have beneficial effects on our immune system and our metabolism. ok, about the artwork: Part of the artwork is done with eyes shut. IT WAS SUCH A PLEASURE! Try it yourself one day. Such a ZEN. Painting with eyes shut. Acrylic on stretched canvas, ready to hang, does not need a frame.