ILLUSTRATION : PRINT DESIGN

Kristian Russell channels music, fashion, and youth culture into his bold, fiery graphic style. With years of international experience in New York, Los Angeles, London, and Stockholm, he brings a cosmopolitan edge to his work.

Kristian's collaborations with top fashion brands H&M, Forever 21, and Marc Jacobs, amongst others, have fuelled his obsession with fashion prints. Over the years, he has mastered many styles, from hand-painted motifs to digital vectorized art, typography, knitwear, jacquards, and plaids. All made from scratch.

The many years in Los Angeles were spent at the infamous Rosebowl flea market. An endless source of inspiration. Echoing the early years in London, where he discovered Camden Market & Portobello markets.

Music is the other big passion. In his native Sweden, he is most renowned for his iconic rock posters for Gröna Lund, where he’s illustrated legends like Lady Gaga, Elton John, Lenny Kravitz, Marilyn Manson, and Dua Lipa. His advertising portfolio includes Nike, Diesel, Sony, Coca-Cola, Swedish Green Party, and Defected Records.