we are... In 2010 Michelle Carlslund Illustration was founded by now 26-year-old Michelle Carlslund – a Danish Illustrator based in Copenhagen. In the studio in the city centre the company is run by a two man team - Michelle & Mikkel. The illustrative universe of Michelle Carlslund is inhabited by strong men, eclectic cityscapes, playful puns, cheeky tigers and honey loving bears. She aims to make work that is playful, warm and nostalgic. “When I draw I try to turn the sometimes complex emotions in my head into something light and comprehensible. I often find it easier to handle the little dilemmas of everyday life if I try to look at them from above and laugh at myself. A sad bear dressing up and trying to fit in is a good metaphor of my state of mind on an off-day. A smile and a good portion of self-irony
add some perspective. And I think that perspective is always a good thing.” The illustrations of Michelle Carlslund are made in many different ways. Sometimes she cuts and glues, other times she uses ink and water color. A part of the illustrations is made using an electronic drawing pad – the approach depends on the mood she is in. It feels good to vary. Common to all the designs is the sense of colour and the imaginative universe.
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When I draw I try to turn the sometimes complex emotions in my head into something light and comprehensible...
Michelle Carlslund started her business four years ago while she was still studying graphic design. In 2013 she went all the way to be a full time poster maker / illustrator and she has been a busy bee ever since; the posters and cards can be bought in more than 130 design shops all around the world. Besides the poster making she occasionally takes on commissions or does design collaborations as a freelance illustrator designing everything from book covers to wall paper.
the materials Good news! All of the posters and cards of Michelle Carlslund Illustration are printed in Denmark. 90 % of them on the sustainable paper choice; stone paper. Stone paper is made from limestone and the oil based non toxic binder HDPE. The production of stone paper releases half as much CO2 as the one of conventional paper. No water, bleach or trees has been used in the making.
Stone paper is strong and water proof and has a matte and lovely feel. Stone paper is cradle to cradle certified and under the right conditions (moisture, heat - uv-light) it will start to decompose. Not on your wall, of course :) The totebags are made from indian organic GOTS certified cotton and printed in Germany.
BIG POSTERS
/ dimensions: 50 x 70 cm
sold in sets of three delivered packed seperately in brown 54 cm tubes labelled with the poster motif. new
new
the
peacock
secret garden
FLIP alphabet
flip alphabet blue
new
forest
very grown up
new
my city two
flip alphabet pink
my city
you’re so strong
hey tiger
houses
the clown
miiauu
totally childish
MEDIUM POSTERS
front
/ dimensions: 30 x 40 cm
back
sold in sets of three delivered packed seperately flat in clear cellophane with a piece of thick cardboard behind for stability
new
peacock
don’t forget to kiss
forest
new
secret garden
purple city houses
very grown up
new
new
water melon man
my city two
city of lead
nest
bear dress up
new
the
FLIP alphabet
flip alphabet pink
miiauu
bee keeping
sailor friends
new
new
flip alphabet blue
you’re so strong
hey tiger
i <3 ice cream
my city
sailor
the clown
letâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s dance
totally childish
SMALL POSTERS
/ dimensions: A4 21 x 29,7 cm
front
sold in sets of three delivered packed seperately flat in clear cellophane with a piece of thick cardboard behind for stability
new
little sailor
back
new
i spy with my little eye something odd
foxy
hey tiger A4
TOTE BAGS
dimensions: bag 38 x 42 cm / handles 70 cm
sold in sets of three organic unbleached cotton 150 gsm / GOTS certified Fair Trade / delivered without additional packaging
foxy tote / front & back
front
hey tiger tote / front & back
new Sailor tote / small logo on back
back
new donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t forget to kiss tote small logo on back
CARDS
/ dimensions: A5 15 x 21 cm sold in sets of six folded card packed seperately witn white V-envelope in cellophane
peacock
donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t forget to kiss
15 x 21 cm
15 x 21 cm
15 x 21 cm
my city
15 x 21 cm
15 x 21 cm
my city two
new
city of lead
bear dress up vest
very grown up
houses
nest
bear dress up boa
upside down
15 x 21 cm
foxy
miiauu
bee keeping
sailor friends
new
new
little sailor
youâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re so strong
hey tiger
i <3 ice cream
sailor
play
the clown
letâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s dance
totally childish
Details Pricelist For prices and conditions, please ask for seperate price list. Collaborations We are always interested in new and exciting proposals for projects and collaborations - please dont hesitate to write if you have any bright ideas you want us in on. New distributor? We are currently looking for new distributors around the world. We would love to hear from you, if you are interested in learning more. Contact If you have any questions or if you want to place an order, you can just write an email to: hello@michellecarlslund.com or call: 0045 28 49 84 74 or visit: www.michellecarlslund.com Note that the colours may vary slightly from printrun to printrun.
Agents / distributors If you have a shop in the countries listed below, please contact the agent/distributor for more information Germany - distributor: Anneke Dillge - YNDIG www.yndig.de / info@yndig.de Australia - distributor Paper Empire Australia website: www.paperempire.com.au Therese Oâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;Donoghue - paperempire@optusnet.com.au Spain - agent: Pablo Quintano - KĂśttbullar & MjĂślk pablo@kmfamily.es Poland - agent: Agata Witkowicz - Kapibara agata@kapibara.com.pl Japan - distributor: Shonan International Co.,Ltd. Hiroshi Ohno - ohno@shonan-intl.com South Korea - distributor: Mrs. Sehyun Shim www.michellecarlslund.co.kr info@michellecarlslund.co.kr
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