About

I am a childrens books illustrator and author based in Stockholm where I live with my family and our dog Stella. I’ve been lucky to work with clients from around the world, illustrating childrens books, kids magazines, fabric, packaging, print and more. I started as a graphic designer and worked for many years with non fiction and text books for school. I’ve studied art history, visual communication, illustration and design theory at the University of Stockholm, Forsbergs and Konstfack. I also went to part time photography school. I like to constantly evolve as an artist and keep learning.

I always start with a pen and a sketchbook and finish it digitally in Procreate and Photoshop. Sometimes I use cut paper for sketching because I enjoy the combination of random–hand–computer, and I like to play around with gouache. I think a lot about colours. I find inspiration from everything, all the time but I especially enjoy trees, the forest, fashion, art and childrens drawings.

Selected clients include: Clavis Publishing, Bonnier Carlsen, Barnradion/Sveriges Radio (Swedish Radio), Arco Design, Uniqlo, Ogawa Linedrops, Anorak Magazine, Hasami Yaki, Nishikawa, Liber AB, Natur & Kultur, Sekiguchi, Tesco Magazine.

I am a member of SCBWI – The Society of Children’s Book Writers and Illustrators, and Svenska Tecknare – The association of Swedish illustrators and graphic designers .

Commissions, licensing or general inquiries Please do get in touch if you are interested in working together, email: info@annalindsten.se or fill out this form, please include project details in your message – thank you!