Per (Pelle) José Karlén
Studio: House of illustration
Esters väg 5, 793 33,
Leksand, Sweden.
illustration.pjkarlen(at)gmail.com
SE - Sweden +46 (0)73 7026314
Studio: House of illustration
Esters väg 5, 793 33,
Leksand, Sweden.
illustration.pjkarlen(at)gmail.com
SE - Sweden +46 (0)73 7026314
I was born in Guatemala, where I grew up until the age of five, and then moved to Dalarna, Sweden. I studied illustration at London’s Central Saint Martins (BA, 1999) and Royal College of Art (MA, 2002). I now live in Stockholm and also have a studio in Leksand called “House of illustration”. Here I continue to work as an illustrator while showcasing arts and crafts. For this purpose, my “House of illustration” schedules seminars, workshops and exhibitions with local, national and international artists. I am an illustrator who often works from a child’s perspective, balancing spontaneity with thoughtful planning. My focus is always on delivering high-quality work tailored to the intended audience. Since 2004, my distinctive style has led me to collaborate widely and internationally. I welcome projects of all sizes - feel free to get in touch! Commissions: public art installations, educational material, children's literature, animation, storytelling, advertising, annual reports, editorial and graphic design and more. I have a teaching certificate, and I have taught illustration at several arts schools in Sweden and abroad.
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”Per José Karlén is a Swedish illustrator and animator who has a long, long list of awards to his name, including the Quentin Blake Narrative Illustration Award. His wickedly funny and individual work appeals to adults and children alike, and his freelance work includes everything from children’s books to illustrations for The Times, The Independent and for Royal Mail”. Octopus Publishing Group, UK
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”With ”The Emotion Book” Per Karlén has laid the foundation for a way of writing and illustrating that can map the future road for picture books. With a strong sense of the fundamentals of existence and a sharp eye for color and form, he put forward a thoughtful message: Take your feelings seriously, talk about them!”
Rabén&Sjögren Publisher
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”With ”The Emotion Book” Per Karlén has laid the foundation for a way of writing and illustrating that can map the future road for picture books. With a strong sense of the fundamentals of existence and a sharp eye for color and form, he put forward a thoughtful message: Take your feelings seriously, talk about them!”
Rabén&Sjögren Publisher
