Today's throwback is from 2004. I think it was my first gig for the magazine Faktum. Actually, I'm doing some new illustrations for them at this very moment. ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ Faktum is a magazine working against homelessness, poverty, and exclusion. Working for them means something extra to me. So I'm happy to see that it also has a long history. ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ #illustration #illustrations #illustrator #throwbackthursday #illustrationartists #creative #illustratorsoninstagram #aquarelle #gouache #ink #editorial #editorialillustration #magazineillustration #swedishillustrator #illustratorcentrum #associationofillustrators #happyandstrong #lyckligochstark (at Reportagebörsen) https://www.instagram.com/p/Ce3q0K3jqE7/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

#Repost @illustratorcentrum (@get_repost) ・・・ Liveteckningar av Per José Karlén från dagens ETC Bokmassan på Heden i Göteborg. Illustratörcentrum vill lyfta bildens kommunikativa styrka och har därför bjudit in illustratörerna Katarina Strömgård, Maja Säfström, Per José Karlén och Caroline Sellstone att göra sin individuella bevakning av de alternativa mässorna Bokmassan (ETC), på Heden och Scener & Samtal på Göteborgs Litteraturhus och Världskulturmuseet. Den visuella bevakningen kommuniceras via Illustratörcentrums Instagram och facebook.com/illustratorcentrum. 🙌 För mer information om mässorna se: goteborgslitteraturhus.se/scenerochsamtal etc.se/valkommen-till-bokmassan @strmgrd @majasbok @per.karlen.illustration @sellstonecreative #illustratörcentrum #thecenterforillustrationandgraphicdesign #katarinaströmgård #majasäfström #perjosekarlen #carolinesellstone #visuellbevakning #bokmassan2017 #scenerochsamtal #illustration #graphicrecording #grafiskdesign #porträtt #etc #Göteborgslitteraturhus #etcbokmassan (at Gothenburg)

Throwback to this illustration which I made for the magazine Skriva, for an article about Ideas. I would love to go on a balloon ride someday. Until then, I will be happy to ride with my ideas. ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ #illustration #illustrations #illustrator #draw #illustrationartists #best_of_illustrations #creative #tbt #illustratorsoninstagram #photoshopillustration #digitalillustration #throwbackthursday #photoshop #kylebrushes #truegrittexturesupply #digitaldrawing #editorial #editorialillustration #magazineillustration #swedishillustrator #illustratorcentrum #associationofillustrators #happyandstrong #lyckligochstark (at Bagaregården, Göteborg) https://www.instagram.com/p/ChslmbXjhKT/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

So, I'm back from my vacation after four weeks of backpacking in Denmark, Germany, France, England, Scotland, and Belgium. ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ Here's a vacation image that I made for Kommunalarbetaren before this adventure. The question I was to illustrate was: How much vacation can you get? ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ #illustration #illustrations #illustrator #draw #vacation #pool #resort #bathing #pooldream #illustrationartists #best_of_illustrations #creative #artistsoninstagram #illustratorsoninstagram #photoshopillustration #digitalillustration #digitalart #photoshop #kylebrushes #truegrittexturesupply #digitaldrawing #editorial #editorialillustration #magazineillustration #swedishillustrator #illustratorcentrum #associationofillustrators #directoryofillustration #happyandstrong #lyckligochstark (at Reportagebörsen) https://www.instagram.com/p/CgwvMqQDOF3/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

What can be considered an emergency? And how fast can a nurse drive, during working hours, if the nurse is trying to help out in an emergency situation? ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ Kommunalarbetaren wanted to explain the laws when it comes to driving, work and speed. . . . #illustration #illustrations #illustrator #draw #illustrationartists #best_of_illustrations #carillustrations #drivingfast #illustratorsoninstagram #photoshopillustration #digitalillustration #digitalart #photoshop #kylebrushes #truegrittexturesupply #digitaldrawing #editorial #editorialillustration #magazineillustration #swedishillustrator #illustratorcentrum #associationofillustrators #directoryofillustration #happyandstrong #lyckligochstark (at Reportagebörsen) https://www.instagram.com/p/CfUI4wYjouD/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

Illustration for @kommunalarbetaren about the A-kassa, the Swedish name for unemployment insurances. A union member in Kommunal asked: When should I change my A-kassa if I change my working field? This was my take on it. I think I would love a purse like that. Especially the red one. But with an F on it, I guess … . . . ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ #illustration #illustrations #illustrator #draw #illustrationartists #best_of_illustrations #creative #artistsoninstagram #illustratorsoninstagram #photoshopillustration #digitalillustration #digitalart #photoshop #kylebrushes #truegrittexturesupply #digitaldrawing #editorial #editorialillustration #magazineillustration #swedishillustrator #illustratorcentrum #associationofillustrators #directoryofillustration #happyandstrong #lyckligochstark (at Gothenburg) https://www.instagram.com/p/CfHSkLNjQCb/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

My mother used to work night shifts during most of my adult life. Now she's retired. She worked as a guide supporting the volunteers picking up the phone at the Swedish church's talk line. And she worked every Christmas eve also. So for many years, we celebrated Christmas together at lunchtime before she got ready for work. She said many called the nights before Christmas eve. A lot of anxiety, stress, and fear. But on Christmas eve it was usually quieter. The fears before something happens can sometimes be worse than when it's actually happening. ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ Okay, back to this work-related illustration: The rules for the night shifts are shifting, so I made this illustration for Kommunalarbetaren ... ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ #illustration #illustrations #illustrator #draw #illustrationartists #best_of_illustrations #creative #artistsoninstagram #illustratorsoninstagram #photoshopillustration #digitalillustration #digitalart #photoshop #kylebrushes #truegrittexturesupply #digitaldrawing #editorial #editorialillustration #magazineillustration #swedishillustrator #illustratorcentrum #associationofillustrators #directoryofillustration #happyandstrong #lyckligochstark (at Bagaregården, Göteborg) https://www.instagram.com/p/CeyxMjkDQrw/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

So, I have some weeks of work left before my vacation. So here comes a work-related illustration that I made for Kommunalarbetaren recently. ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ It's about how the rules are for resting time between shifts. Of course, I had to bring Charlie Chaplin's iconic image from Modern times into this illustration. . . . #illustration #illustrations #illustrator #draw #illustrationartists #best_of_illustrations #creative #artistsoninstagram #illustratorsoninstagram #photoshopillustration #digitalillustration #digitalart #photoshop #kylebrushes #truegrittexturesupply #digitaldrawing #editorial #editorialillustration #magazineillustration #swedishillustrator #illustratorcentrum #associationofillustrators #happyandstrong #lyckligochstark #sleepy #moderntimes #charliechaplin (at Bagaregården, Göteborg) https://www.instagram.com/p/CewPgsMj0_k/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

A closeup from an illustration I did for Kommunalarbetaren a while ago. Someone wrote to the magazine wondering if it can be mandatory to be presented with a picture on a workplace's website. I imagined a way for an employee to make a small revolt against this. The mug belongs to the photographer … ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ #throwbackthursday #serenitynow #makingfaces #workplacequestions #illustration #illustrations #illustrator #illustrationartists #creative #illustratorsoninstagram #photoshopillustration #digitalillustration #photoshop #kylebrushes #digitaldrawing #editorial #editorialillustration #magazineillustration #swedishillustrator #illustratorcentrum #associationofillustrators #happyandstrong #lyckligochstark (at Bagaregården, Göteborg) https://www.instagram.com/p/CaqDQSHMcqc/?utm_medium=tumblr

There are some new followers here, so I want to give you all a presentation of me. ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ I grew up in Bergsjön (a suburb outside Gothenburg, Sweden) with my four siblings, a Swedish mum, and a dad from Cabo Verde. We were vegans, and I and my sisters were often seen in dresses with frills and with long braids in our hair, as coming directly from the TV series Little House on the Prarie. It was, well … different and I’ve learned to embrace different ever since. ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ When I was eight I wrote in a “My friends” book that I wanted to be a teacher and an illustrator. And so I did. I've been teaching visual arts, illustration, animation, and design for many years until five years ago when I decided to focus on my illustrations and graphic design full-time. So now I create editorial illustrations, posters, book covers and more all day. ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ I care about equality and solidarity and try to be inclusive in all my work. It's not always easy, but I aim to create a world for everyone in my illustrations. And that is one great advantage of being an illustrator; you can build stuff that does not exist in reality. ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ In my spare time, I play the piano, mostly Monk, Debussy, and Chopin. I also love movies, especially by directors like Todd Solondz, Wes Anderson, and the Coen brothers. ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ I get excited about stuff in periods. Like crocheting, boxing, sourdough bread, weightlifting, GTD, or journaling. Some interests I keep after the period and some I just toss away. We’ll see what I’m excited about next time I give you a presentation … ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ Photo by the excellent Nicke Johansson. ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ #artist #illustrator #designer #artistsoninstagram #illustratorsoninstagram #happyandstrong #lyckligochstark #creative #illustrationartists #graphicdesigner #portrait #nickejohansson #presentation #associationofillustrators #swedishillustrator #illustratorcentrum (at Gothenburg) https://www.instagram.com/p/CUIX-sgskZi/?utm_medium=tumblr

I'm featured as one of 20 exciting illustrators in 2022. What a great way to start this year! So happy to be included in this excellent crowd. The illustration in the first image is cropped and by @vandis Swipe to see the text about me. Link in bio for the whole article. Thank you @creativeboom #featuredillustrator #creativeboom #associationofillustrators #illustratorcentrum #newyear (at Gothenburg, Sweden) https://www.instagram.com/p/CYWLBUjMc6S/?utm_medium=tumblr

I wish you all a Happy New Year with this throwback at 2021 in the form of art vs artist. ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ I can't be happier about this year. I've been lucky to work with amazing clients and inspiring projects, World Illustration Awards shortlisted my work, and last but not least; Got a room of one’s own at Ringön. I want to send a big thank you to everyone who has helped making this year warm and bright; clients, friends and family. ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ The pandemic has made me (and I am not alone in this I guess) honor life and love even more. There have been some covid-related illustrations (like the first one on the upper left for @gbgfilmfestival ), but I managed to add some joy to that also. ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ When assembling this #artvsartist it became clear to me, again, that I love yellow. For me, yellow is warmth, happiness, hope, and energy. ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ I wish you all a bright yellow 2022! ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ Portrait of me by Nicke Johansson. ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ #illustration #illustrations #illustrator #artvsartist #illustrationartists #best_of_illustrations #happynewyear #illustratorsoninstagram #photoshopillustration #digitalillustration #digitalart #photoshop #truegrittexturesupply #digitaldrawing #editorialillustration #swedishillustrator #illustratorcentrum #associationofillustrators #happyandstrong #lyckligochstark https://www.instagram.com/feliciafortes/p/CYJPc0zMJS3/?utm_medium=tumblr

Franz Joseph Haydn wants you all to know that Nivalis barokk is giving a concert on 8:th of December at Sentralen in the Norwegian capital Oslo. In this concert, you can enjoy some of his trumpet and cello compositions. Illustration and design by yours truly. . . . #illustration #illustrations #illustrator #design #illustrationartists #designer #creative #graphicdesign #poster #illustratorsoninstagram #photoshopillustration #digitalillustration #photoshop #digitaldrawing #swedishillustrator #illustratorcentrum #associationofillustrators #happyandstrong #lyckligochstark (at Sentralen) https://www.instagram.com/feliciafortes/p/CXGZvphMzVr/?utm_medium=tumblr

You learn a lot when working with editorial illustrations. Because you not only read articles about all kinds of things, you read on a level that works both intuitively and crafty with metaphors and other images we share in our community. ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ When I did this illustration for Göteborgs-Posten I got to learn about depersonalization syndrome. It’s a syndrome that can be manifested in two ways. Either you feel as if you are the only “real” person and view others as characters in a movie. Or you perceive it the other way around, with you as an observer in your own life. ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ Both ways seem terrible. It was a tricky syndrome to capture. This was my take on it. . . . . #illustration #drawing #illustrator #illustratorsoninstagram #happyandstrong #lyckligochstark #photoshopillustration #instaart #artoftheday #digitalillustration #photoshop #creative #illustrationartists #editorial #digitaldrawing #editorialillustration #newspaperillustration #illustrations #swedishillustrator #illustratorcentrum #associationofillustrators #goteborgsposten #depersonalization #mentalhealth #watchingmovie #feelingunreal #sociallyawkward https://www.instagram.com/p/CU-iR_qsg0q/?utm_medium=tumblr

One more illustration for Talent to Watch, a program by Film i Väst for new voices in film making. . . . @filmivast #talenttowatch #illustration #photoshop #movies #illustratorcentrum #talent #associationofillustrators #illustration #drawing #digitalart #illustrator #draw #play #stop #pause #illustratorsoninstagram #happyandstrong #lyckligochstark #photoshopillustration #digitalillustration #photoshop #creative #illustrationartists #digitaldrawing #illustrations #swedishillustrator @illustratorcentrum #filmmakerfriday (at Bagaregården, Göteborg) https://www.instagram.com/p/CUwuijDDK9L/?utm_medium=tumblr

Illustration, pattern, graphics and animation for Talent to Watch, a program for new voices in film making by Film i Väst. . . . @filmivast #talenttowatch #animation #pattern #illustration #graphics #photoshop #aftereffects #greatmodels #braid #bluehair #movies #illustratorcentrum #associationofillustrators (at Gothenburg) https://www.instagram.com/p/CUN0gAbjo0y/?utm_medium=tumblr