If any artist I’ve come across shows real dedication to the hand drawn line, that artist is Canadian-born Sougwen. Now based in Stockholm, Sougwen combines intricate vintage pattern, floral design and flourishes, with fresh, contemporary colours and unique shapes. She is particularly good at creating striking images by superimposing organic lines onto simple and clean shapes and typography.

Coming towards the end of a journey that has involved traveling with her sketchbooks and pens through the US, Canada and China, ending in Sweden (this is the benefit of being a footloose illustrator!), I’ve asked her a few questions about her work.

What kind of training have you had in illustration?

I have a Bachelor of Fine Arts and a motley crew of ink-scrawled sketchbooks.

I haven’t really been. The response to my work has been positive overall so I’ve been able to take those opportunities and build upon them.

There is so much stuff in the pipeline. Check Sougwen’s website or her Twitter page for latest updates. Be sure to check out her prints too.

Good luck on your travels, Sougwen!

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