Skurktur is a design and illustration studio based in Oslo, Norway.
We work primarily with pen and ink, creating illustrations, packaging design, editorial graphics, art prints, murals, and more.
FAQ
What is Skurktur?
Skurktur is the artistic collaboration between Emil Khoury and Arne Skeie. We started working together on a hobby basis while studying in Trondheim, by making murals and small fanzines. The name “Skurktur” is a mashup of the Norwegian words skurk (“villain”), skulptur (“sculpture”) and struktur (“structure”), relating to the style and nature of our initial projects.
With a mutual interest in music, we were both drawn to a network of musicians in Trondheim, and in time got the opportunity to create album and poster artwork for several local acts. Through further collaboration with local record labels we started working with other bands, venues and independent clients.
In 2018 we decided to establish ourselves as a full-time studio. Although we still have a special love for projects and artwork relating to music industry, we also create illustrations, packaging design, editorial graphics, websites, logos, and other visual media for a wide range of clients.
Can you give me a run through of your creative process?
For commissioned work, we usually ask the client for background info to get a good understanding of the purpose of the design. This may include thoughts, keywords, inspirational images/videos, or any reference loosely related to the project that help capture some of the essence of what the client wishes to communicate. In some cases, it might also be useful to have a couple of references to what the design should not be about, or themes in general that should be avoided.
Based on the client info and our own research, we create initial rough sketches to present the ideas for feedback and input. Once the concept is approved, we proceed with the final design.
How much are your services?
Pricing a project all depends on the details. What are your needs? How many rounds of feedback and iterations should we plan for? What kind of usage rights would you like for the final result? Send us an email with as much information you can provide about your requirements and we will get back to you as soon as possible.
Do you offer internships?
We’re not looking to expand our team at the moment. But feel free to follow us on social media channels, where we will post openings if we ever decide to start looking.
If any of your posters are sold out, are they gone forever?
Our posters are generally limited edition prints that are signed and numbered. Once the edition sells out, it’s gone. But you may be in luck, sometimes we have a few specimens on hand for exhibitions or similar. Feel free to check up on the poster in question by sending us an email at mail@skurktur.com