Young Artist Draws Beautiful Images to Help Calm Herself

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Nick L
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Josefine Svärd is a 24-year-old illustrator and designer from Gothenburg, Sweden who creates beautiful stippling art. The young artist uses black ink and millions of tiny hand-drawn dots to draw her natural landscapes and wild animals. Each portrait requires an incredible amount of patience, which, according to the artist, helps her to calm her anxiety.

Also known as wildwither on Instagram, Svärd gained over 76k followers on her account and thousands of likes on each post.

“I’m stunned. I try to understand how this is happening but I don’t come up with anything,” the artist wrote. “This is just something I did because I loved to create and to ease my anxiety…I can’t believe I can celebrate another milestone like this. I am forever grateful, and so thankful for the amazing support I get from you every day.”

Check out her beautiful artwork below.

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Having a anxiety day.. Had nightmares the whole night and haven’t really been able to shake the feeling. But some days are just like this, and I just have to power through and hope tomorrow is better! And it usually is! So I’ve been taking long walks in the forest with the dogs, and done smaller things at home today. So tomorrow, you better be a better day! Or else! . Hope you guys is having a good day so far! Don’t stress to much about christmas. Enjoy the holiday in your way! And be kind ♡ . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .⠀ #draw #drawing #instadraw #art #artist #artwork #pointillism #instaart #ink #forest #inklife #inkdrawing #inkstagram #stippling #illustration #sketching #sketch #paint #painting #linework #nature #blackworkillustrations #camping #dotwork #sweden #tattooart #tattoodesign #mountains

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I’m in the middle of moving all my work/study/art stuff into our diningroom instead of the little desk I have had in our livingroom. I can’t work in such a small space… And we live in a one bedroom apartment…. So I don’t have so much space to begin with! Haha.. And since we don’t use our diningroom that much I have made the kitchentable my new workdesk and the little room my new work/art/study room! We often eat by the tv anyway, so who needs a kitchen table? Not us! Haha . I can’t wait to move to something bigger… I get that it was enough for my fiancé when he lived alone, but with a girlfriend that works from home and two dogs, it’s starting to get a little small… . And thank you so much for the amazing feedback on wich designs I should print for my new webshop! I think of doing maybe 10 or so. Among them the HP house crests (like the one above and the Gryffindor from yesterday) but should I print them in black n’ white or in color?? HELP! . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .⠀ #harrypotter #hogwarts #gryffindor #art #artist #artwork #pointillism #slytherin #ink #hufflepuff #ravenclaw #inkdrawing #inkstagram #stippling #illustration #sketching #sketch #paint #painting #linework #nature #blackworkillustrations #camping #dotwork #sweden #tattooart #tattoodesign #mountains

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I can’t believe it’s really Christmas Eve! We are going to have a cosy breakfast just with my family and then we’ll drive to my grandmother for a huge amount of food, and meet with the rest of relatives! Games, presents, food, more food, some more food and play a little with the kids. I’m really looking forward to just see everyone and spend some time with everyone! . Merry Christmas you guys! God Jul allihop! Have a wonderful christmas, wherever you are, however you are spending the holidays. Be kind, and don’t forget it’s about kindness, not just the presents! And if you’re alone and are struggling, don’t be afraid to reach out to someone ❤️ And if you are suspecting that someone might be alone, reach out! Do what you can, a message or an invitation, it can mean the world to someone!

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The last day before my first christmas market! I’m so psyched! And so stressed! And so nervous! And so happy! Hahah I’m gonna explode… The sun is gone for I guess some weeks. So me and the dogs will be mostly inside today, me prepping for tomorrow and they sleeping and playing with their toys and eachother! Aaaaaaand TODAY I’m gonna present the winner in the #wildwitherfolklore challange! Hope you guys have posted your entries! And look out in my story for the winner! . Have a great day everyone ♡ . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .⠀ #draw #drawing #instadraw #art #artist #artwork #pointillism #instaart #ink #illustrationnow #inklife #inkdrawing #inkstagram #stippling #illustration #sketching #sketch #paint #painting #linework #blackworknow #blackworkillustrations #blackflashwork #dotwork #dotworknow #tattooart #tattoodesign #tempuradesign

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TB • Printed, sorted and packed 240 christmas cards before I went to bed yesterday. I got a headache but was able to fall asleep pretty fast because I was so exhausted! I’m starting to get a little nervous about the market next weekend. But I’m also soooo excited! I can’t wait! I’m gonna be there early, maybe first of all, so I have time to put up my stuff and then just go around talking and looking at other artists work! It’s going to be so much fun! I’m not going to want to leave! Haha… But for today, me and the fiancé is talking a short roadtrip to a farm nearby to look at an old typewriter! I have always wanted one… And I saw this one in a photo they posted on Facebook and I just fell in love… I hope it don’t cost too much.. I am still just a student… . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .⠀ #draw #drawing #instadraw #art #artist #artwork #pointillism #instaart #ink #illustrationnow #inklife #inkdrawing #inkstagram #stippling #illustration #sketching #sketch #paint #painting #linework #blackworknow #blackworkillustrations #blackflashwork #dotwork #dotworknow #tattooart #tattoodesign #tempuradesign

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