Karlotta Freier
Illustrator
5 articles · Dec 2024 — Mar 2026
Quotes
“To me, the main product of my work is not the drawing in the end, but the time I spent with the drawing.”
“I like my work the best when I can surprise myself.”
“It's somehow really soothing and empowering to realise that a big group of people are dealing with the same things and to share all the different approaches and ideas everyone has developed.”
Articles & interviews
- Pictoplasma Berlin 2026 is celebrating the art of character-driven storytelling
Creative Boom · Mar 3, 2026
Creative Boom reports that Pictoplasma Berlin 2026, the world’s leading conference on character creativity, will return to Berlin in May 2026 under the theme 'In and Out of Character'. The event will feature over 20 speakers including Christoph Niemann, Gemma Correll, and Marylou Faure, alongside workshops, animation screenings, and a public open house. Creative Boom will attend and cover the event, highlighting its focus on storytelling and creative experimentation.
culture|event - "Us By Night 2025: Design, Party, Inspiration Await"
It's Nice That · Aug 21, 2025
The article announces the return of Us By Night in 2025, a three-day creative festival in Antwerp blending design talks, installations, and nightlife. Founder Rizon Parein emphasizes cross-disciplinary collaboration, with a lineup featuring designers like Bráulio Amado, Sabine Marcelis, and Studio Yukiko. New additions include a large wheatpaste wall installation and an app developed with November Five to connect attendees across the city.
- "10 Must-Watch Illustrators for Art Fans"
Creative Boom · Mar 24, 2025
Creative Boom’s article, written by Tom May in partnership with Agent Pekka, spotlights ten illustrators from the agency’s global roster. The feature highlights diverse artistic styles and mediums, from handcrafted stop-motion to abstract digital compositions, showcasing emerging and established talent across continents. It positions Agent Pekka as a leading representative of contemporary illustration and animation talent.
Agent Pekkaeditorial - "2024's Top 15 Creative Talks from Nicer Tuesdays Revealed"
It's Nice That · Dec 17, 2024
It’s Nice That’s ‘Review of the Year 2024: Top 15 Talks’ highlights standout moments from its Nicer Tuesdays events in London and New York. The article features talks from creatives such as Jean Jullien, Harriet Richardson, Greg Bunbury, and Studio Yukiko, celebrating humor, community, and multidisciplinary creativity. The roundup invites readers to revisit inspiring talks that defined the creative year.
- Karlotta Freier's Artistry Makes Imagery Seem Airborne
Creative Boom · Dec 3, 2024
Creative Boom profiles Brooklyn-based illustrator Karlotta Freier, exploring her intuitive, free-flowing approach to drawing and her balance between analogue and digital techniques. The article highlights her work for major clients like Hermès, The New York Times, and The New Yorker, as well as her personal projects and teaching practice. Freier discusses her philosophy of enjoying the process of creation and fostering community through her Illustrators Acquainted initiative.
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