Simon Gärdenfors

Swedish Illustrator and Comic Artist

Simon Gärdenfors - Swedish Illustrator and Comic Artist
Born

March 23rd, 1978
47 years ago

Category

Artists & Creatives

Country

Sweden

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An illustrator and comic artist from Sweden. Created the comic series 'Klassiker'. Developed a distinctive artistic style characterized by humor and social commentary. Published various works, contributing significantly to the comic art scene in Sweden and beyond.

Created the comic series 'Klassiker'

Illustrated various graphic novels

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