An illustration of a person wearing a wide-brimmed hat and an orange outfit, sitting by a pool. They hold a cup of coffee in one hand and an open book in the other. Beside them, a small table holds a croissant, fruit and a coffee pot.

Jeff Östberg's silky illustrations are full of warmth and beauty

Words: Rebecca Fulleylove
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Date: 14 July 2015; Work
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Looking through Jeff Östberg’s portfolio is like looking at the world with a veil of warm sunshine over your eyes. Jeff lives and works in Stockholm, and the separation of colour in his work is lovely as creamy tones wash over scenes and people in simple landscapes. Creating a mix of commercial and personal work it’s great to see how Jeff’s style translates into different briefs with his soft lines and shapes managing to make an impact despite their mellowness. This roundness to his work gives the narratives within his illustrations a familiarity that only enhances their clarity and beauty.

An illustration of a person wearing a hat, sitting on a windowsill and looking out at a sunset over the ocean. The scene is rendered in a limited palette of deep blue and soft pink. — Above
Jeff Östberg: Keirsey Magazine

An illustration of a person in a dark blue suit and white gloves. They stand beside a tall, golden architectural element that resembles a stylized pillar or fragment. — Above
Jeff Östberg: Keirsey Magazine

An illustration of a business meeting around a long black table. While a person at the head of the table points to a line graph, a person in the foreground looks at their phone, where small heart icons float up from the screen. — Above
Jeff Östberg: Om Magazine

An illustration of a person sitting on a green stepped platform, working on a laptop. They are in a bright, minimalist space with large white spherical lamps hanging from a wooden ceiling. — Above
Jeff Östberg: Om Magazine

An illustration of a person standing on a grassy cliff, looking out over a city and a river. They carry a bicycle on their back and wear a heavy green coat and colourful sneakers. — Above
Jeff Östberg: View

An illustration of a person standing and reading a small book. They wear glasses, a patterned shirt, wide-legged trousers and a brown jacket draped over their shoulders. — Above
Jeff Östberg: Fried Eggs

An illustration of a person sitting at a cluttered desk in a blue-toned office cubicle. They are hunched over a glowing computer screen, surrounded by sticky notes, files and a desk lamp. — Above
Jeff Östberg: Om Magazine

An illustration of a small yellow van driving along a red road beside a beach. A lifeguard tower casts a long shadow across the orange sand. — Above
Jeff Östberg: Keirsey Magazine

An illustration of a person sitting on a train, wearing a white coat, ripped white jeans and a brown cap. Outside the window, a futuristic city skyline glows with neon blue and pink lights. — Above
Jeff Östberg: Citylights

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About the Author

Rebecca Fulleylove

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Rebecca Fulleylove is a freelance writer and editor specialising in art, design and culture. She is also senior writer at Creative Review, having previously worked at Elephant, Google Arts & Culture, and It’s Nice That.

Jeff Östberg's silky illustrations are full of warmth and beauty

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