Swedish illustrator Nils-Petter Ekwall was commissioned by New York-based JCK Magazine to create detailed, narrative-driven illustrations for two key articles in their June 2018 issue. The artwork features charming miniature figures and architectural elements, bringing to life stories about “Mom-and-Pop Jewelers Expanding Their Presence” and “How to Close Down Your Jewelry Business.”
Nils-Petter’s unique style adds depth and clarity to complex topics, helping readers visually engage with the challenges and opportunities within the jewelry industry. This project demonstrates his strength in editorial illustration for trade publications, appealing to clients in publishing, marketing, and corporate sectors worldwide.
Client: JCK Magazine
Illustrations & Sketches: Nils-Petter Ekwall
Illustrations & Sketches: Nils-Petter Ekwall
Editorial illustration by Stockholm-based illustrator Nils-Petter Ekwall, created for JCK Magazine’s article on mom-and-pop jewelers expanding their shops. Combining miniature figures and storefronts, the artwork brings clarity and charm to a business-focused topic.
Projekt: Redaktionella illustrationer för JCK Magazine, juni 2018
Illustratören Nils-Petter Ekwall fick i uppdrag av New York-baserade JCK Magazine att skapa illustrationer till två artiklar i deras juni 2018-utgåva. Illustrationerna visar små figurer och byggnader och visualiserar artiklarna om ”Mom-and-Pop juvelerare som öppnar nya butiker” samt ”Hur man stänger ner sin juvelerarverksamhet.”
Genom sin detaljrika och tydliga illustrationsstil bidrar Nils-Petter till att göra komplexa ämnen mer lättförståeliga för läsarna. Projektet är ett exempel på hans arbete med redaktionell illustration för branschtidningar och företag både i Sverige och internationellt.
Second editorial illustration for JCK Magazine by Nils-Petter Ekwall, visualizing the process of closing a jewelry business. With small characters and symbolic architecture, the image communicates a complex subject in a reader-friendly way.
Early concept sketches for JCK Magazine illustrations by Nils-Petter Ekwall. These drawings explore layout, scale, and storytelling — offering insight into the editorial illustration process from first draft to final artwork.
The final printed spread in JCK Magazine’s June 2018 issue, showing how Nils-Petter Ekwall’s illustrations were integrated into the editorial layout. A clear example of how illustrated content can elevate article design in print media.
Another editorial spread from JCK Magazine featuring illustrations by Nils-Petter Ekwall. The artwork supports the article’s message with a clear visual narrative, showing how illustration can enrich editorial design and make complex business topics more approachable.
