I’m an illustrator who creates art based on feelings and manga and anime influences, often with a funny or dark twist in a black and white comic style. What began as @tomat.kruka, a messy little account for weird doodles and characters, slowly grew into a brand as people connected with the oddness. The name comes from the Swedish words for tomato and pot, random but fitting because it is both weird and cute. Over time I started making stickers, pins and other small creations, and it became more than just an account, it became my identity. Now when people see my work they say “That’s so tomat.kruka,” and that is exactly what I wanted. For me art has always been more than drawing, it is how I breathe when life feels heavy, a way to rest, stay grounded and keep going.