Niklas Åkerblad @ElHuervo Twitter profile

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Niklas Åkerblad

@ElHuervo

9 months

6 years in the making…🤯😅

ULTROS

@ultrosgame

9 months

Break a thing, and there will be sadness. Bring empathy, and things may heal. Become new, in a truer sense ✨

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Niklas Åkerblad

@ElHuervo

8 months

Soon!✨

ULTROS

@ultrosgame

8 months

Reach out through the cosmic veil and deliver the demon on February 13th✨

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Niklas Åkerblad

@ElHuervo

6 years

Merry christmas from your very own acid-western shaman. This is my gift to you, a full-length album for free:

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Niklas Åkerblad

@ElHuervo

8 months

Its happening...

ULTROS

@ultrosgame

8 months

Reach out through the cosmic veil and deliver the demon on February 13th✨

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Niklas Åkerblad

@ElHuervo

5 years

Thx alot for listening so much!

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@ElHuervo

6 months

🫠🥲

ULTROS

@ultrosgame

6 months

✨THE BIRTHING HAS BEGUN✨ Welcome to the Sarcophagus – the demon awaits, and it is your destiny to channel its birth! ULTROS is available NOW at the PlayStation Store, on Steam, and on Epic Games Store✨

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Niklas Åkerblad

@ElHuervo

4 years

My friends @YCJYgames released this little gem today. It's honestly the most insane and intense experience I've ever had in a videogame so that counts for something grand methinks! Do your sanity a favour and check it out

Y/CJ/Y

@YCJYgames

4 years

👁️🫀 NEW GAME OUT 🫀👁️ [ POST VOID ] Hypnotic - Adrenaline Fueled - Arcade - FPS on Steam for less than a beer! #gaming #indiegame #gamemaker

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Niklas Åkerblad

@ElHuervo

5 years

Made the cover for this lil book right here.

Devolver Digital

@devolverdigital

5 years

Honored to announce the upcoming book "Devolver Behind the Scenes" Written by @BaptistePeyron and @Killy_Log1 that detail the history of our label after ten years! Cover art by @ElHuervo and published by @Third_Editions in French and English. Preorder in October.

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Niklas Åkerblad

@ElHuervo

4 years

I'm looking for an animator for a game-project. Feel comfortable drawing and animating in a style that resembles my own mixed with that of swedish animator Per Åhlin? Then shoot me an email at: niklas.akerblad @gmail .com with some info about yourself and your animation-skills.

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@ElHuervo

6 months

✨✨

ULTROS

@ultrosgame

7 months

As we near the birthing of the demon, the Sarcophagus trembles, and the chanting intensifies. From the artistic vision of El Huervo – get ready for ULTROS!

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Niklas Åkerblad

@ElHuervo

6 months

✨💚

ULTROS

@ultrosgame

6 months

The hauntingly beautiful ULTROS soundtrack by @Ratvader_ will be released in full on streaming services at the release February 13th.

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Niklas Åkerblad

@ElHuervo

7 years

Yo! Got some new prints lined up for yer perusal =)

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Niklas Åkerblad

@ElHuervo

4 years

From yours truly

Demimonde

@DemimondeGames

4 years

Here‘s a closer look at what you get when you buy the Octahedron physical release from @SuperRareGames ... 🤓

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Niklas Åkerblad

@ElHuervo

5 years

VanDereer vinyl is now finally back in stock. Gold & Purple. Artbook & all.

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Niklas Åkerblad

@ElHuervo

4 years

If anybody missed it I have a new release on bandcamp for free so you can get some internal journeying while staying inside.

Flammarion, by El Huervo

6 track album

elhuervo.bandcamp.com

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Niklas Åkerblad

@ElHuervo

7 years

Hello, it's me again. Kotaku article about your truly! =)

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Niklas Åkerblad

@ElHuervo

7 years

Artifact Found. Concept artwork up in this.

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Niklas Åkerblad

@ElHuervo

6 months

🙏👽🚀🎮✨💚!!

ULTROS

@ultrosgame

6 months

Countdown proceeds – only ONE karmic cycle left until the birthing of ULTROS✨

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@ElHuervo

6 months

🤖👽🎮

ULTROS

@ultrosgame

6 months

Friends of the Sarcophagus, our demo of ULTROS will be available during Steam Next Fest✨ Going live on February 5th at 10 AM PT #nextfest

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Niklas Åkerblad

@ElHuervo

7 years

So I've composed a lot of music for this here Steamworld Dig 2 game. Its almost out! Nervous & stoked!

SteamWorld Games

@SteamWorldGames

7 years

. @ElHuervo makes the #SWD2 soundtrack! We're proud to feature his work in the latest Engine Room. Have a listen:

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Niklas Åkerblad

@ElHuervo

2 years

Got Do Not Lay Waste Homes vinyls up for preorders over at!

El Huervo - Do Not Lay Waste To Homes... - Diggers Factory

Discover the whole El Huervo album at Diggers Factory

www.diggersfactory.com

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Niklas Åkerblad

@ElHuervo

5 years

Full album Ratvaders Dream by Ratvader, which I produced, is out now on Spotify! Link in bio. So happy to finally be able to release this labour of love. Hope ya'll dig!

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Niklas Åkerblad

@ElHuervo

4 years

Updating my print-store with a new print. Since I'm fully immersed in game-dev-mode this one is from said project. I hope you like it!

Art prints by Niklas Åkerblad

A collection of art prints by Niklas Åkerblad available for sale.

www.inprnt.com

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Niklas Åkerblad

@ElHuervo

7 years

Yo, so this is going down Friday May 5th 0:00 CEST!

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Niklas Åkerblad

@ElHuervo

7 years

📷 RETALIATION/ABSOLUTION. Cover and inlay digital painting for Absolver game soundtrack vinyl.

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Niklas Åkerblad

@ElHuervo

9 years

Finally open for bizz! http://t.co/wteMUMi1iW http://t.co/Kv3M93j4zw

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Niklas Åkerblad

@ElHuervo

8 years

📷 PouringSun. The Wanderer explores that which is unknown to him and far devoid of common explanation....

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Niklas Åkerblad

@ElHuervo

8 years

📷 SCAVENGER. digital cover illustration for indie game RunGunJumpGun Game is out now so get it here:...

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Niklas Åkerblad

@ElHuervo

6 years

Hey, just wanted to let ya'll know I've switched stores and now you can get prints at: INPRNT Better quality & better shipment.

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Niklas Åkerblad

@ElHuervo

7 years

Im doing a little ArtJam with Devolver in 15 minutes-ish!

Devolver Public Access

@DevolverPA

7 years

The THE @ElHuervo of @HotlineMiami fame joins us for the ArtJam to doodle around and give us free pizza! 4pmET

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Niklas Åkerblad

@ElHuervo

4 years

Sooo, there's a NEW vinyl in the works but it will only be made if enough folks sign up for a pre-order. I don't really know what to say, if you like my music and musical artifacts then I guess it's for you! And that me & Ratvader are really proud of it.

El Huervo & Ratvader - Sambandh - Diggers Factory

Discover the whole El Huervo & Ratvader album at Diggers Factory

www.diggersfactory.com

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Niklas Åkerblad

@ElHuervo

6 years

So I made this helmet for Bethesdas pre-Fallout76 launch auction charity thingy. Me and a few other artists were sent huge plastic replicas of the power armor helmet from said game to…

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Niklas Åkerblad

@ElHuervo

4 years

Did this long interview with the handsome @Benny_Smiles the other day. Lotsa ramblings about creativity and whatnot.

An Interview with Beard from Hotline Miami | THE BENNY SMILES PODCAST...

El Huervo (aka Beard, aka Niklas Åkerblad) is an award nominated video game artist and music producer, and the inspiration for the character Beard from Hotli...

www.youtube.com

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Niklas Åkerblad

@ElHuervo

8 months

Got an interview about Ultros in that mag EDGE

Chris Schilling 🔜 A MAZE Sheffield

@schillingc

8 months

New mag! A splendid @SimonParkin cover feature, alongside his Collected Works interview with the estimable @K_Toyama ; a cracking @Rick_Lane Timex; an eight-page Making Of commemorating Pentiment's anniversary; an ace Ultros feature with several *beautiful* @ElHuervo artworks...

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Niklas Åkerblad

@ElHuervo

5 years

Got a print for sale courtesy of @ThirdEditions One of the covers I did for the @devolverdigital biography

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Niklas Åkerblad

@ElHuervo

7 years

📷 DREAMCATCHER. oil & acrylics on canvas. ca 90*130 cm.

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Niklas Åkerblad

@ElHuervo

6 years

Recording bass for the next ElHuervo album ATHINGWITHFEATHERS with @dpunktw et @soundproof_

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Niklas Åkerblad

@ElHuervo

6 years

I'll be releasing a lil' something on me soundcloud come christmas eve. Just a heads-up!

💿 Swedish Columbia 💿

@swedishcolumbia

6 years

. @ElHuervo heads - Follow this Soundcloud for some fresh 'whitelabel' drops from the man himself -

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Niklas Åkerblad

@ElHuervo

9 years

New stuff in my http://t.co/nsclX1btA0 shop tomorrow! Sorry I made some of you wait so long... But now it's time! http://t.co/KCbGwmwOck

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Niklas Åkerblad

@ElHuervo

10 years

BTW, I had Dennaton over and finished Hotline Miami 2 last night. I haven't been this moved since I first played Silent Hill back in 99.

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Niklas Åkerblad

@ElHuervo

5 years

📷 SAINT #1 ~ Tranche of the Divine Herald. Ink on paper, digital coloring.

elhuervo

SAINT#1 ~ Tranche of the Divine Herald. Ink on paper, digital coloring.

elhuervo.tumblr.com

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Niklas Åkerblad

@ElHuervo

3 years

Naturally I love this @YCJYgames out with a music video and vinyl funder for their stellar OST to the poetic mindfuck Post Void. Support your local weirdoes!

The Post Void Theme - YCJY x Karl Flodin (Official Music Video)

Pre-order the 7" single now!! limited edition, limited supply!https://www.diggersfactory.com/vinyl/240060The official music video for hot single off the hit ...

www.youtube.com

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Niklas Åkerblad

@ElHuervo

4 years

New singel released today from future full-length (whole thing drops Nov 30) Support your local shaman!

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Niklas Åkerblad

@ElHuervo

8 years

I'm almost never here and I only show up when I want something from you... But the store is up and we have tees!!

El Huervo

Prints, posters, stickers maybe and other stuff from my head to your hands.

elhuervo.bigcartel.com

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Niklas Åkerblad

@ElHuervo

7 years

SteamworldDig2 release trailer. Music by yours truly!

SteamWorld Dig 2 - Official Launch Trailer

Out now on Nintendo Switch, Steam and PS4/Vita for $19.99 / €19.99! SteamWorld Dig 2 takes you on a platform mining adventure forged in Metroidvania flames. ...

www.youtube.com

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Niklas Åkerblad

@ElHuervo

7 years

📷 DREAMDIVER ink & digital color. Of the DEEP.

elhuervo

DREAMDIVER ink & digital color. Of the DEEP.

elhuervo.tumblr.com

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Niklas Åkerblad

@ElHuervo

5 years

📷 Child Of Clivia30x42 cm. ink+watercolor on paper.

elhuervo

Child Of Clivia30x42 cm. ink+watercolor on paper.

elhuervo.tumblr.com

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Niklas Åkerblad

@ElHuervo

6 years

📷 RONIN #11 ~ Yūrei No Kōra 43*29 cm. watercolor + ink on paper.

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Niklas Åkerblad

@ElHuervo

7 years

📷 RONIN #10 ~ Meshia No Shuppatsu 30*40 cm. watercolor + ink on paper

elhuervo

RONIN#10 ~ Meshia No Shuppatsu 30*40 cm. watercolor + ink on paper

elhuervo.tumblr.com

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Niklas Åkerblad

@ElHuervo

8 years

📷 GoNNER. ink + digital coloring. illustration for the game GoNNER.

elhuervo

GoNNER. ink + digital coloring. illustration for the game GoNNER.

elhuervo.tumblr.com

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Niklas Åkerblad

@ElHuervo

6 years

Just letting you know it's the last day to bid on my Fallout 76 costume-made power armor helmet...thingy!

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Niklas Åkerblad

@ElHuervo

6 years

Yuz wanted to let ya'll know that VanDereer is back up on your preferred digital-music platform! Sorry for that hicup 🐵🤠

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Niklas Åkerblad

@ElHuervo

6 years

📷 Hubris. ink on paper. digital coloring.

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Niklas Åkerblad

@ElHuervo

3 years

Just posted a photo

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Niklas Åkerblad

@ElHuervo

7 years

Me running my mouth about art and HLM with @Laced_Records

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Niklas Åkerblad

@ElHuervo

6 years

📷 Vasas Legacy. Digital.

elhuervo

Vasas Legacy. Digital.

elhuervo.tumblr.com

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Niklas Åkerblad

@ElHuervo

5 years

Was in this podcast today talking about my music and art in games aaand in generall, and abit about love as well (appropriate for the methinks) Also playing some of my own fave tunes as…

Niklas Åkerblad (@elhuervo) • Instagram photo

www.instagram.com

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Niklas Åkerblad

@ElHuervo

4 years

Slightly nudging those not in the know: got a crowdfund for a vinyl going on right here: Hope you dig it as much as me and Ratvader does so we can get a physical artifact of this lil gem.

El Huervo & Ratvader - Sambandh - Diggers Factory

Discover the whole El Huervo & Ratvader album at Diggers Factory

www.diggersfactory.com

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Niklas Åkerblad

@ElHuervo

8 years

📷 RONIN # 8 ~ Kami No Kurage watercolor and ink on paper, 50*62 cm.

elhuervo

RONIN # 8 ~ Kami No Kurage watercolor and ink on paper, 50*62 cm.

elhuervo.tumblr.com

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Niklas Åkerblad

@ElHuervo

7 years

Apparently I listened to 42,518 minutes of music this year :0

Spotify - Web Player: Music for everyone

Spotify is a digital music service that gives you access to millions of songs.

open.spotify.com

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@ElHuervo

5 years

My good friends Josef & Christofer are releasing their labor of love today! It's real good and I approve =) 🤠👽

Y/CJ/Y

@YCJYgames

5 years

🦀🎃 SEA SALT | OUT NOW 🎃🦀 Get it now on PC, Switch and XboxOne RT and spread the word! 🎉💖 #SeaSaltgame #indiegame #gamemaker #pixelart

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Niklas Åkerblad

@ElHuervo

6 years

Vasa Legacy. Just thought I'd let you know I added this lil piece to my printshop which is nowadays situated at: (theres a link in my bio) To those of you…

Art prints by Niklas Åkerblad

A collection of art prints by Niklas Åkerblad available for sale.

www.inprnt.com

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Niklas Åkerblad

@ElHuervo

7 years

Most of you all already know this but some don't! New 7" released while we wait for the next full length... An envisage of current tymes.

Flammarion, by El Huervo

6 track album

elhuervo.bandcamp.com

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Niklas Åkerblad

@ElHuervo

4 years

Gonna get some musical live-stream action going here tomorrow: There will also be live smores.

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Niklas Åkerblad

@ElHuervo

7 years

📷 RONIN #9 ~ MOKUSHIROKU NO SHISAI If demise is what you subconsciously wish for; an apocalyptic vision...

elhuervo

RONIN#9 ~ MOKUSHIROKU NO SHISAI If demise is what you subconsciously wish for; an apocalyptic vision of the future, there is no hope. She will procure the weapons necessary for the task. Albeit, a...

elhuervo.tumblr.com

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@ElHuervo

6 years

📷 Gärdner’s Legacy. ink on paper + digital coloring

elhuervo

Gärdner’s Legacy. ink on paper + digital coloring

elhuervo.tumblr.com

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@ElHuervo

9 years

Hotline MIami Docu! From the comments: "the bearded dude who looks like a bum is a total idiot."

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Niklas Åkerblad

@ElHuervo

10 years

Photo: official Hotline Miami 2: Wrong Number cover digital painting http://t.co/EaKIPgRlvm

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@ElHuervo

6 years

VanDereer should be back up on yer digital music-platform of choice in a few weeks. A physical repress is also in the works and the goal is to have it pressed and ready before…

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@ElHuervo

7 years

📷 WORLD’S TURMOIL CASSERNE. watercolor+ink on paper. A3.

elhuervo

WORLD’S TURMOIL CASSERNE. watercolor+ink on paper. A3.

elhuervo.tumblr.com

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Niklas Åkerblad

@ElHuervo

8 years

📷 FALTYDROID illustration for bandcamp. watercolor & ink on paper. 42*30cm.

elhuervo

FALTYDROID illustration for bandcamp. watercolor & ink on paper. 42*30cm.

elhuervo.tumblr.com

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Niklas Åkerblad

@ElHuervo

7 years

📷 ENTROPYoil and acrylics on canvas. 92′70 cm.

elhuervo

ENTROPYoil and acrylics on canvas. 92′70 cm.

elhuervo.tumblr.com

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Niklas Åkerblad

@ElHuervo

4 years

Did a lil tune with @catbeatsmusic . It's out today!

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@ElHuervo

7 years

📷 BRUNZON ink on paper, digital coloring. “Behold might BRUNZON, wielder of the legendary Geggamoja”

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Niklas Åkerblad

@ElHuervo

4 years

Ook, join us tonight as we light a bonfire, cook some smores and listen to our new album live:

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Niklas Åkerblad

@ElHuervo

9 years

Did the artwork for this lil' album.

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Niklas Åkerblad

@ElHuervo

7 years

📷 LAETITA. illustration for bandcamp. watercolor & ink on paper. 42*30 CM.

elhuervo

LAETITA. illustration for bandcamp. watercolor & ink on paper. 42*30 CM.

elhuervo.tumblr.com

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Niklas Åkerblad

@ElHuervo

10 years

Meet me and the other artists in Monterrey Nov 8th Mexico! Epic bonanza. Drink tequila with scorpions in it! http://t.co/cZRdVojguq

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Niklas Åkerblad

@ElHuervo

6 years

Good hang.

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@ElHuervo

5 years

20+ funkalicious music tracks from video games

We got our groove on and slapped together some of the finest, funkiest tunes ever to grace a video game. By Thomas Quillfeldt

www.lacedrecords.co

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@ElHuervo

6 years

📷 …Fell From The Sky ink on paper. digital coloring.

elhuervo

…Fell From The Sky ink on paper. digital coloring.

elhuervo.tumblr.com

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Niklas Åkerblad

@ElHuervo

6 years

Fiiinally getting the labels done for our next 7" vinyl single, SetUp. The most....pop-song Ive written? I dont know. But its durprisingly catchy for a Huervo song.

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Niklas Åkerblad

@ElHuervo

8 years

📷 JACKET LIMBO. digital illustration for HLM triple vinyl.

elhuervo

JACKET LIMBO. digital illustration for HLM triple vinyl.

elhuervo.tumblr.com

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@ElHuervo

6 years

Ritual. Digital drawing. Shamans performing a thought extracting ritual to easy the dying…

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@ElHuervo

9 years

Home / El Huervo - Prints, posters, stickers maybe and other stuff from my head to your hands. http://t.co/yLrWyiaMTq

El Huervo Shop is open

Prints, posters, stickers maybe and other stuff from my head to your hands.

elhuervo.tumblr.com

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Niklas Åkerblad

@ElHuervo

8 years

📷 The Reversed Will. oil on canvas 110 x 152 cm.

elhuervo

The Reversed Will. SOLD oil on canvas 110 x 152 cm.

elhuervo.tumblr.com

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Niklas Åkerblad

@ElHuervo

5 years

There was a book about @devolverdigital that got released in french (because written by french-folks @medcs ) a while ago. Roughly translated it's title goes something like "Devolver: Bussiness & Punk" or "Devolver:…

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Niklas Åkerblad

@ElHuervo

8 years

📷 Welson’s Dream. oil on canvas. 60x50 cm.