Mats Vänehem
Mats Vänehem
I started as an illustrator in 1990, but switched to university and later combined archaeology with illustrating for 15 years. Since 2011 I have been a full-time illustrator, specializing in archaeology and history. Today, my clients are usually exhibition producers at historical museums or historical visitors centers. I also illustrate children’s books, school books, and popular history for multiple publishers.
Creative Fields
IllustrationFormer clients include
Historiska museet, The Viking Museum, Birkamuseet, Sigtuna museum, Sörmlands museum, Bonnier Carlsen, Natur & kultur, Norstedts, Liber, Sanoma, Forum, Riksantikvarieämbetet, Statens fastighetsverkPortfolio
Ancient times around Arendal in Norway
Watercolor, Mixed Media, Illustration, Information Material/Publications, Medical/Scientific Illustration
The Bronze Age ship in Koppartorp
Watercolor, Information Material/Publications, Medical/Scientific Illustration
The ancient remains in Hågelby
Watercolor, Illustration, Information Material/Publications, Medical/Scientific Illustration
Christian Vikings in Sigtuna
Watercolor, Illustration, Information Material/Publications
Halvdan Viking, illustrated reading books
Mixed Media, Book Illustration, Book Cover, Illustration, Ink
The School for Knights, children's books
Picture Book, Book Illustration, Illustration, Ink
Stone Age nomads in Doggerland
Book Illustration, Illustration, Information Material/Publications
Map of the Realm of Runes for families with children
Posters, Mixed Media, Illustration, Information Material/Publications
Reconstruction of "The Griffin Hound" from 1495
Mixed Media, Illustration, Information Material/Publications, Medical/Scientific Illustration
Reconstruction of the royal hall in Old Uppsala
Watercolor, Illustration
Reconstruction of Birka-Hovgarden in the Viking Age
Watercolor, Illustration, Medical/Scientific Illustration, Editorial
Alvastra monastery, reconstruction
Watercolor, Book Illustration, Illustration
Finding history - my own picture book
Watercolor, Mixed Media, Book Illustration, Illustration