FREDRIK RATTZEN

Molly. Oil on paper. 30x22” or something

Wed, 17 Apr 2013 00:44:00 +0200

Molly. Oil on paper. 30x22” or something

New illustration on child labor in cocoa production.

Sun, 13 Jan 2013 12:22:00 +0100

New illustration on child labor in cocoa production.

After watching a movie called Trade (go watch it!) a few weeks...

Tue, 08 Jan 2013 12:42:00 +0100

After watching a movie called Trade (go watch it!) a few weeks ago, I realized how little I actually knew about the subject of sex trafficking, and that I had to express myself somehow about it. I hope this speaks for itself.

Came across an article on organic candy earlier today, so I...

Sun, 30 Dec 2012 02:51:00 +0100

Came across an article on organic candy earlier today, so I decided to give my take on the subject!

Decided to re-upload this, since I wasn’t completely...

Sun, 30 Dec 2012 02:49:00 +0100

Decided to re-upload this, since I wasn’t completely satisfied with the last version. Running into some issues every now and then when I try to combine line with texture, so I just went a bit easy on the texture on this one! I guess it’s something I have to work more on! Anyway, this was meant as a spot illustration, based on an article about how the US needs to stop subsidizing junk food.

Decided to put some more work into this, considering its my last...

Thu, 20 Dec 2012 16:15:00 +0100

Decided to put some more work into this, considering its my last illustration for this semester! Already looking forward to spring term!

From an article about how horses in the southwest fall victim to drought.

Happily Never AfterTrying to get a few more of these done before...

Thu, 13 Dec 2012 11:38:00 +0100

Happily Never After

Trying to get a few more of these done before the end of the semester! Based this on an article about withering relationships.

Greece Blames the MessengerIllustration done for yesterdays...

Thu, 15 Nov 2012 13:27:00 +0100

Greece Blames the Messenger

Illustration done for yesterdays portfolio class! This was based on an article about a Greek journalist who published a list containing the names of some rather important people with funds hidden in Swiss bank accounts. Instead of investigating the list, the government arrested the journalist who is now facing charges. I decided to give my take on “shooting the messenger” by using a falling carrier pigeon.

Fighting Superbugs

Wed, 31 Oct 2012 21:56:00 +0100

Fighting Superbugs

Another illustration for portfolio class in school. This was...

Sat, 20 Oct 2012 23:55:00 +0200

Another illustration for portfolio class in school. This was based on an article about using video games as educational aid.

Illustration based on an article about the deportation of...

Mon, 08 Oct 2012 21:59:00 +0200

Illustration based on an article about the deportation of american immigrants.

An ear for my figure class at school, oil on paper.

Tue, 02 Oct 2012 23:13:41 +0200

An ear for my figure class at school, oil on paper.

Illustration based on an article about inmates dealing with...

Fri, 21 Sep 2012 23:00:51 +0200

Illustration based on an article about inmates dealing with dementia. Using prison bars as a visual metaphor, I decided to rearrange them in a more confusing pattern. The mist was something I came up with along the way, which helped add to my initial concept.

society6

Thu, 13 Sep 2012 02:41:55 +0200

Just wanted to let you guys know I’m still alive, just been super busy with school and personal work for the past few months. Anyway, I decided to put up a few prints on society6, so check it out if you’d like! Apparently society6 was kind enough to offer free shipping until September 16th. : )

http://society6.com/FredrikRattzen?promo=e23085

Some still life paintings from the last few weeks in school....

Fri, 15 Jun 2012 00:23:00 +0200

Some still life paintings from the last few weeks in school. Acrylics, gouache and acrylic ink on moleskine.

I rarely do still lifes but thought I should post one from the...

Fri, 11 May 2012 22:50:00 +0200

I rarely do still lifes but thought I should post one from the class I’m taking at school. Oil on panel.

An experiment from head painting class at school. Oil on board.

Fri, 11 May 2012 22:29:00 +0200

An experiment from head painting class at school. Oil on board.

Photo

Thu, 05 Jan 2012 14:55:00 +0100

Photo

Mon, 19 Dec 2011 15:55:00 +0100

Signal StrengthSchool assignment about the difficulties of...

Sat, 10 Dec 2011 13:11:00 +0100

Signal Strength

School assignment about the difficulties of communication between humans and technology due to technology becoming increasingly independent. I decided to introduce them into a complex environment where its vital that they stay in touch or they may be forever lost.