Ben Baker – Designer

I’m a professional artist and illustrator with extensive experience in book, poster, online illustration and 2D animation. I have a love of nature, science, sci-fi, and the weird and wonderful and like to represent it with playful, narrative, detailed illustration. I mix digital and analogue techniques with a handmade style which emphasises textures, colours and atmospheric light.

I create original artwork that's tailor made for an author so I want to be sure we communicate well and can clearly define the scope of a project at the start. This way we can both feel confident about achieving the best result and I can focus on doing my best work.

I like to start with sketches that we can discuss and I can adjust after feedback. From these I make mock-ups which form the basis of the final illustration. After further discussion I make the final version and deliverables. I like to work with both analogue and digital media which gives me the most freedom in expression, and ease in making adjustments. I also work with 2D animation that can bring an illustration to life if you need additional assets for a website and SoMe.

I've created illustrations for middle-grade readers and up, collaborating with authors, publishers, councils, and cultural organizations. My work has been featured in exhibitions and art/illustration festivals both in Sweden and internationally.

I'm always interested in new assignments so please get in touch!