The blog of Swedish artist Johanna Öst.
297 posts
Nov 9, 2011 in My art and illustration
Cave
A commissioned portrait of a couple. I had free rein to do what I wanted and the only guidelines was that it should be somewhat inspired by The Creature of the Black Lagoon. It was a really fun portrait to make!
Nov 8, 2011 in My art and illustration
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A few doodles from my university papers and notepads.
Nov 3, 2011 in My art and illustration
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I’ve decided to start posting some of my sketches here. Preliminary sketches, eliminated sketches and little doodles, stuff I don’t want on my art site which is only for finished works.
I’m also going to try to keep a regular sketch book. I usually put a lot of pressure on myself about my pictures, I want all my paintings and drawings to have both an interesting concept and be perfectly executed, which means I don’t do them as often as I’d like to, and I don’t draw much just for fun anymore.
When I went to university I doodled tons on my papers and notepads, and some of those unplanned doodles turned out to be some of my very best ideas, some of which I later turned into finished paintings. I hope that having a no pressure sketchbook will be like that!
Oct 3, 2011 in My art and illustration
Queen of the ice planet
Original and prints available here.
Sep 30, 2011 in My art and illustration
Dawn
Original and prints available here.
Sep 2, 2011 in My art and illustration
Sanne commissioned me to make a classic pinup portrait of her and her car. Painting a car was really hard and felt like it took me ages, but I’m so happy with the result. The beautiful lucite shoes are from her own collection.
Prints are available here.
Aug 31, 2011 in My art and illustration
A commissioned tattoo design with a sewing theme.
Prints available here.
Aug 25, 2011 in My art and illustration
There is now only one week left if you want to order a commission at half price! The offer is valid for all commission orders made up until and including Wednesday August 31.
Aug 11, 2011 in My art and illustration
Swamp girls
Original and prints available here.
Aug 9, 2011 in My art and illustration
I found this dragon sketch in my drawing pad and finished it while watching She-Ra.
Original and prints available here.