Illustrations
Every illustration print here is the work of one artist: Simen Wahlqvist, an Oslo illustrator who catches a moment, usually just before it happens, in as few lines as possible. His rule is that a drawing is done when it makes him laugh, and it shows. If you’re after a Nordic art print that gets a second look from every guest, start here: each piece can be bought framed or unframed, and the black frame does the square prints a particular favour.
This is the clean-lined, characterful end of Scandinavian art, and an easy first print to buy. It suits hallways, home offices and any room that has come out a little too tasteful and needs one thing with a glint in its eye. Simen is one of the independent Norwegian artists behind the gallery, and his prints are made on archival, museum-level paper.
5 prints
Prints
Eye Nose Eye
£35
Half Man
£35
Mean Snothing
£35
Morgenstrekk
£56
Slingshot
£35
Styling illustration prints
Most of these prints are 50 x 50 cm, and the square format is quietly useful: it sits well on a picture shelf, holds a narrow wall a rectangle would crowd, and makes a tidy pair or trio along a hallway. Morgenstrekk, at 50 x 70 cm, works as the anchor of a group with the squares around it. Keep the frame choice consistent across a set, all wood, all black or all white, and the mix reads as intentional.
Common questions
What makes these illustrations Scandinavian?
The economy. Nordic illustration favours as few lines as necessary and no more, letting white space and a limited palette do the heavy lifting. These are drawn in Oslo by a Norwegian illustrator, so the label is literal as well as stylistic.
What sizes do the illustration prints come in?
Most are 50 x 50 cm square; Morgenstrekk is 50 x 70 cm. The squares suit shelves, hallways and grouped walls, while the larger piece can hold a wall on its own.
Can I get an illustration print framed and delivered abroad?
Yes. Every print can be ordered unframed or in a wood, black or white frame, and we deliver worldwide. Delivery costs appear at checkout.