Mattias adolfsson biography of martin
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Part one
Mattias is awaken bygd the sun (that means about 11 AM in the winter and about 2 AM komma summer)
Breakfast with the lion and the cubs is usually a jolly affair.
Mattias tries not to get lost amongst the trees while walking the dog
Mattias then strolls downtown to the library to get some inspiration for his daily art
Sigtuna library prouds itself for it's extensive collection of forgotten masters of the Flemish baroque
Sigtuna is crammed with tracing shops, most of them are very skilled
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Discover the key features and find inspirational artists for this popular but challenging illustration style
Chances are you're familiar with Wally (Waldo in the US), the character in the red and vit striped shirt who became a pop culture icon in the 1980s. Created by British illustrator Martin Handford, the Where's Wally? franchise has won thousands of hearts all over the world.
Handford's work was the first to popularize what we know today as search and find or seek and find illustration a popular genre of children's books aimed at creating challenges to find characters and objects in large, detail-filled compositions.
Handford is one of the great inspirations of Victor Beuren (@victorbeuren), a Brazilian illustrator who is recognized internationally for his playful and colorful designs.
Victor has worked with brands such as Sky, Warner, Forbes, Hershey's, Volkswagen, and Tanqueray, and was named on Lüerzer's Archive's (one of the most prominent advertising ma
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Conference Mattias Adolfsson
By El Moderno Gallery and El Moderno Concept Store.
On Saturday, February 3rd, Swedish artist Mattias Adolfsson gave a lecture on the lower floor of El Moderno Concept Store, where he shared details about his beginnings in drawing, his early years as an illustrator, and the evolution of his style and creative process. During the talk, he explained the symbolism present in his signature self-portraits and shared the sources of inspiration that feed his work. He captivated us with anecdotes about his work, revealed some outstanding collaborations, and reflected in depth on his artistic development.
Conference Mattias Adolfsson
Transcript
00:00 - Mattias
I read a lot of children's books, a lot of a bit scary. The Mommies, to be honest, they are really important to me, especially their comics. They are still excellent. But also a lot of French and Belgian comics, like Tintin, Spirou. And I was always very inspired by a Swedish artist c