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Dreamy illustrations by Fredrik Rättzén

Fredrik Rättzén is an artist and illustrator from Kristianstad, Sweden. There's a beautifully set tone to all of his work. Dreamy, soft and alluring, you can't help but notice the underlying darkness behind each meaningful artwork.

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Portrait illustration of a figure with platinum blonde hair and red lips, wearing a black wide-brimmed hat and dark clothing against a grey background

A very recent graduate of The Art Department, Fredrik now freelances full-time and has already had exhibitions across the globe, including at The Moleskine Project III/Spoke Art in San Francisco. But he's not just an illustrator, as he creates beautiful paintings using acrylics or oils on paper. Discover more at fredrikrattzen.com.

Peeled orange with exposed white flesh, separated into spiral segments against a mint green background, with a stem at the top
Dark silhouette of a figure reaching upwards with hands whilst holding a red string, surrounded by floating feathers against a misty grey background
Pink and white arcade claw machine with star-trimmed edges, containing silhouetted figures inside and a mechanical claw, with coins scattered below
A figure with a dark silhouette head and hands emerging from a pale garment covered entirely in tiny black insects or marks, with a small black dot floating above
Figure in white dress holding black roses, viewed from behind against neutral background with falling black petals
Woman with white hair partially submerged in dark water surrounded by lily pads, with a single red and white flower floating below her
A figure with a glowing pink head stands in a misty blue forest of tall trees with neon green graph lines and dotted paths weaving between the trunks
A silhouetted figure stands beneath three floating faces with closed eyes and claw-like hands in muted brown and cream tones, rendered in acrylic or oil
White lines outline organic shapes across dark charcoal marks and pale washes in an abstract illustration by Fredrik Rättzén
A person floats through a dark space filled with glowing neon-coloured Tetris blocks in various configurations, reaching towards a pink arrow shape
A pale sculptural hand reaches upward against a dark textured background, holding a red lipstick with a pointed tip and pale base
Two hands with colourful painted skin playing piano keys against a dark background
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