30 Magical Illustrations By Maja Lindberg That Blur The Line Between Fantasy And Reality

Maja Lindberg is a Swedish illustrator known for her dreamy and magical art. Her work blends fantasy and reality, often evoking feelings of melancholy and wonder. With soft colors and delicate details, her illustrations feel like stepping into a storybook world.Maja describes her style as “colorful, with a hint of dark in it,” aiming to create an emotional connection with the viewer. Scroll down to discover her captivating creations!More info:Instagram|majali.se|Facebook|EtsyThis post may includeaffiliate links.

Maja describes her style as “colorful, with a hint of dark in it,” aiming to create an emotional connection with the viewer. Scroll down to discover her captivating creations!

More info:Instagram|majali.se|Facebook|Etsy

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A whimsical illustration by Maja Lindberg shows a child on a whale, gazing at an underwater city.

“After being abroad for some years I returned home and unemployed, and then I started to draw. I really enjoyed it and got a lot of encouragement from friends and family, so I gave it a try and set up a little shop atEtsy. It turned out to work.”

Whimsical illustration of a woman on a plant-filled balcony under a starry night, with a cat on the railing.

Whimsical illustration of two witches brewing a potion in a misty, enchanted forest.

We asked Maja about the tools she uses for her illustrations. She shared that early in her career, she always began her work with traditional paper and pencil. “I scanned the drawings and then continued working in Photoshop, where I separated all the drawings from the background in separate layers. I colored it and then set the background and the composition. It was quite time-consuming and every artwork took a long time to make.”

Whimsical illustration by Maja Lindberg featuring a woman with a lantern near a lighthouse and cliff under the moonlight.

Whimsical illustration of a friendly ghost in a graveyard holding a pumpkin basket, under a bare tree with orange leaves.

Many artists have their own workflows and rituals to help them get into the creative zone. For Maja, however, it varies depending on the moment and the project.

Whimsical illustration by Maja Lindberg of two bears in winter attire gazing at the moon.

Whimsical illustration of a snowy cabin under the northern lights, surrounded by a starry night sky.

Maja shared that she normally works on an illustration for about a week. “But it all depends how many details it is. Sometimes it takes several weeks to finish but if everything flows and I have nothing else on my schedule, I can finish it in a day.”

Whimsical illustration by Maja Lindberg of a girl with a red hat, a moose, and a bird in a snowy forest.

Whimsical illustration of a child in red near a treehouse decorated with gifts and lanterns by Maja Lindberg.

Whimsical illustration by Maja Lindberg: red house in snowy forest, reindeer gather under moonlit sky.

Mermaid and whale under the sea in a whimsical illustration by Maja Lindberg.

Whimsical winter illustration by Maja Lindberg featuring a red house, forest, and people with a dog in a snowy scene.

Whimsical illustration of a woman watering plants on a balcony, with an open window and lush greenery by Maja Lindberg.

Whimsical illustration of a woman flying over rooftops with an umbrella by Maja Lindberg.

A whimsical illustration by Maja Lindberg featuring a child in a red coat beneath a vibrant yellow tree in a cityscape.

Whimsical illustration by Maja Lindberg featuring a red house in a snowy forest with falling snowflakes.

Whimsical illustration of children gardening among oversized flowers and plants by Maja Lindberg.

Whimsical illustration of a fisherman on a dock with seagulls and blue wooden huts by the sea.

Whimsical illustration of a snowy night with a red house, snowman, and sleigh flying across the moonlit sky.