Petra Eriksson
Q+A
What do you love about your job?
I love the freedom I get over my own life as a freelancer. Sure, freelancing can definitely result in some stress as well, but for me the flexibility is so much more worth it.
Who was your biggest female role model growing up?
As a kid I was super shy and pretty introverted, so I used to spend a lot of time in my own imaginary worlds or in the world of books so many of my role models were either fictional characters or writers at that point. I loved Pippi Longstocking (for her creativity, confidence, curiosity and free spirit)!
What's your definition of success?
Right now success for me means being able to choose to work on interesting projects and feel that I have loads of freedom and flexibility in my life. I've realized that I don't deal well with feeling stuck. In those situations I just get panicky, stressed and uncreative.
Her work
Words of Wisdom
"The next generation of girls needs to know that they can be whatever they want"
more about me
My current girl crushes are...
Jemima Kirke, Iris Apfel, Beyonce, Donna Tartt and Michelle Obama.
I believe the world needs more of...
Kindness and respect. Both for other people, animals and nature.
My proudest career moment was...
Being asked to make illustrations for the book Bygone Badass Broads (by Mackenzie Lee for Abrams Books) was one of them, as it was one of my first big illustration assignments as a freelancer and because the project was right up my alley.
When I was little I wanted to be...
It varied between chef, journalist, and artist!