EVEN SKARANGER
I have always loved drawing, and losing myself in deep fantasy worlds filled with mystery, art, and meaning. As a child, I would spend entire math classes sketching characters in the back of my notebooks. Holding on to that same sense of wonder has always been important to me. I think that boy would probably be happy with what I create today.
In 2023, I made my debut as an illustrator on Inger Merete Hobbelstad’s fantasy book series set in late 19th century Christiania. The first book in the series, Glasskongen, was nominated for the Norwegian ARK Children’s Book Award in 2024, while the illustrations for the latest installment, Tyvenes Teater, were longlisted for the international World Illustration Awards in 2026. Read more about this here↗
I am currently working on Navigator - Flowers of the Doom, a graphic novel set in a modern fantasy universe inspired by art nouveau and apocalyptic fiction. The world is dreamlike and dark, filled with supernatural forces, horror, dystopia, and action.In 2024, Navigatøren won 2nd place in Strand Publishing’s graphic novel competition. The series is currently in development for publication in 2027, in collaboration with script consultant David Skaufjord, Anders Fagerholt and editor Hans Ivar Stordal. Read more about the graphic novel↗
My visual language is a dialogue between the old and the new. Paper and pencil textures meet digital color, atmosphere, and light. I aim to create images that feel both handcrafted and alive, balancing realism with the fantastic. My process bridges traditional drawing techniques and digital surfaces.I believe its important to keep the traditions of drawing alive, as well as human interpretation, and craftsmanship in image-making, in a time where visual production moves increasingly fast.
In 2023, I made my debut as an illustrator on Inger Merete Hobbelstad’s fantasy book series set in late 19th century Christiania. The first book in the series, Glasskongen, was nominated for the Norwegian ARK Children’s Book Award in 2024, while the illustrations for the latest installment, Tyvenes Teater, were longlisted for the international World Illustration Awards in 2026. Read more about this here↗
I am currently working on Navigator - Flowers of the Doom, a graphic novel set in a modern fantasy universe inspired by art nouveau and apocalyptic fiction. The world is dreamlike and dark, filled with supernatural forces, horror, dystopia, and action.In 2024, Navigatøren won 2nd place in Strand Publishing’s graphic novel competition. The series is currently in development for publication in 2027, in collaboration with script consultant David Skaufjord, Anders Fagerholt and editor Hans Ivar Stordal. Read more about the graphic novel↗
My visual language is a dialogue between the old and the new. Paper and pencil textures meet digital color, atmosphere, and light. I aim to create images that feel both handcrafted and alive, balancing realism with the fantastic. My process bridges traditional drawing techniques and digital surfaces.I believe its important to keep the traditions of drawing alive, as well as human interpretation, and craftsmanship in image-making, in a time where visual production moves increasingly fast.
In this interview, I talk about how illustration connects to inner images, craftsmanship and storytelling. I also discuss how I build the graphic novel universe Navigatøren, which moves between philosophy, fantasy and art history.
