by Sven R. Ohlson on February 13, 2012
in Fonts
Time to learn the alphabet? Or at least my kids are ready for this… – I think I´m all set. But I thought I would help them along a little… You know – to get them to think it looked a bit more fun and stimulate them in the learning process – and that letters can come in many different shapes and forms. Many letters have small animals and give-aways to help you guess what words start with this letter… But in school you often have to learn the alphabet by heart.
Here is a little opportunity for the kids to play around with the letters. Cut them out and build their own words and alphabet – I´ll update you all how it goes!
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alphabet,
cartoon,
kids
by Sven R. Ohlson on February 6, 2012
in Pictogram
This weekend has been full of fun and games in the snow. It has been pretty cold too – still the weather was wonderful – the kids love playing around in the snow. You get lots of fresh air and lots of inspiration!
Here is a little sketch that I made of a tiger or big cat of some kind.
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big cat,
tiger
I have had a few nice days of designing, drawing and sketching… And now and again while I look up towards the horizon to see what is coming – it gives me a little time to draw some things for my self – what I feel like and what I have in my head just right now. That also – as I have mentioned before – clears my head, gives me energy and inspires me. It gives me time to think a bit about the next project…
This time I drew a surfer – Hang Loose!
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design by night,
surfer
The other week I made a few sketches for an invitation to a party. The theme was prohibition and mafia from the 1930:ties. The dress-code – had to be something from that era. To inspire the guests I did a few sketches of clothes and look from that time. Here a male in a suit and hat.
Party on!
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maffia,
mafia,
party,
prohibition
by Sven R. Ohlson on January 17, 2012
in Cartoons
I was just at a good meeting with one of my clients. Some more fun projects and designs to do.
I then came back to the office and got started right away. While drawing a few sketches I thought I might take a detour and so this bird came up. A little bit of excess sketches I would call it. You know – you are so eager to get things down on paper and into your computer or where ever you are doing your designs for the moment… You just have to draw a few extra things after you got your idea on paper… so this time – A Fat bird!
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after sketch,
Fat bird
I sat here this morning looking out the window at 2012. Very pretty when the rain hits the window and the lights reflections twinkle on the drops of water.
I sat down to take a coffee and started scribbling at a project that I have to get done this week. Then my cat came by and purred extra much – probably wanting breakfast. So I gave her some food and sat down again… I thought I would sketch a cat-head first just to get started. Here it is – a strict look from the cat!
Have a good 2012 or even a fantastic 2012!
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breakfast,
cat,
cat-head
Hope you all are having, or have had, a great Christmas! We didn´t get a white Christmas this year. But still – it is very beautiful with all the decorations – and it is nice to see how people get ready for all the festivities and the things they do for the holidays.
A season of lights and hopes!
Merry Christmas everyone!
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god Jul,
logo grande,
merry christmas
by Sven R. Ohlson on December 19, 2011
in Pictogram
Lots to do before Christmas comes along. Everybody is shopping and hopping around like monkeys – getting ready for the holidays. Food, toys, wrapping-paper – you name it… they just need to buy it now. I was out to get some things and I must say that lots of people were out on the move. I don’t really mind all the people. It is actually interesting to see all of these different kinds of people handling X-mas in their own way. Put things into perspective – don’t forget to enjoy the moment.
Merry Christmas everyone!
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christmas,
monkey
by Sven R. Ohlson on December 18, 2011
in Film
The trilogy by Stieg Larsson is now soon having its world movie premier. Directed by the famous David Fincher who has made several, or might I say, lots of fantastic movies! He has worked with the Oscar-awarded production-designer Donald Graham Burt – who I also have had the privilege to get to know and work with on this movie – The girl with the dragon tattoo. I have worked as graphic designer on this movie – that I must recommend you to see. There were three graphic designers on this movie – Josef Norén, Martin Ring and myself (Sven R. Ohlson). You will see many fantastic sets, designs and environments on this film – overall a super-nice look and feel to the movie – thanks to many of the talented people I have come to know while working on this film.
Thanks guys for being able to join you and work together with you all on this movie! I would mention the names of you all – but I’m afraid I would forget someone – you know who you are!
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david fincher,
Josef Noren,
martin ring,
sven r ohlson,
the girl with the dragon tattoo
Here is a sketch I did the other day – a little illustrated thought about friendship. An old man walking his little dog. A reflection of today – this old man taking his dog for a walk… or is it two companions for life out and about – talking to one an other about their life. Many ways to look at a relationship between two friends. Lots of things to do together and sharing the moments that later will be memories… An unbreakable bond – silent understanding and acknowledgement of each other.
Friends…
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old man,
walking the dog
