Museums, galleries, artists, art publishers – this is what I can do for you:
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All areas of art are of interest to me. I grasp the meaning of creative texts and translate them, not word for word, but as a whole that is both accurate and has a natural flow, as if it was originally written in the language it is translated into. But as a self-employed studio potter for many years I have also gained much experience in the areas of technical equipment and manuals, chemicals, accounting, computer software, marketing, and customer service. I draw upon all this experience to offer a unique translation service to the art world in general, whether you need translations from Norwegian to English or English to Norwegian.
English to Norwegian and Norwegian to English Translations
with Specialization in Arts and Crafts
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When you want to reach out to clients and others in a language other than your own, you might want to look for a translator with long cultural and linguistic experience in both countries for a thorough understanding and accurate, yet natural interpretation of your content.
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As a native speaker of Norwegian with full bilingual proficiency in English after 30 years' residency in the United States, I have the language skills and cultural understanding to help you reach out to clients and others in Norwegian or English. With my background as an exhibiting ceramic artist I specialize in translations for museums, galleries, artists, and art publishers, although I also translate many other types of texts and documents.
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Elisabeth Maurland
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FREELANCE TRANSLATOR
English to Norwegian
Norwegian to English
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General Translations with
Specialization in Art and Craft Translations
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Email:
elisabeth@elisabethmaurland.com
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EDUCATION
ILLINOIS STATE UNIVERSITY
Master of Arts in Fine Arts.
1987-1989
Master's Degree
1984-1987
Bachelor's Degree
LUTHER COLLEGE
Decorah, Iowa. Bachelor of Arts, major in Art
STABEKK VIDEREGÅENDE (HIGH SCHOOL)
Emphasis on Foreign Languages.
1983
High School Diploma
GENERAL TRANSLATION SERVICES
Microsoft ExCel
Microsoft Word
Norwegian – Mother Tongue
WordFast Pro
Pottery/Design
English – Fully Bilingual
SKILLS
ARTS AND CRAFTS TRANSLATION
Whether you need marketing texts, articles, technical documents, or certificates translated, I can help. With my passion for language and eye for detail, I take pride in delivering a product that is accurate, yet convey the spirit of the original document, as if it was originally written in the target language.
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Some of my projects include:
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marketing brochures
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newspaper articles
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app and web site localization
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computer software instructions
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general legal texts
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technical manuals
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certificates
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handwritten documents
I also have a good working knowledge of Danish due to its similarity to Norwegian, and I have translated several marketing and technical documents in this language pair as well.