Scandinavian Coffee Art Print by Ingela Johansson
Before Coffee captures that unmistakable feeling of longing — the quiet tension, the slow awakening, the moment before the day truly begins.
It’s that in-between state where your thoughts aren’t fully formed yet, your body is still soft, and all you want is that first warm, comforting sip.
The original artwork was painted with my grandmother’s boiled coffee from Löfbergs, a deep and nostalgic brew that produces rich, earthy pigments. This type of coffee gives the artwork a raw honesty — perfect for expressing the fragile moments before energy returns.
This piece is part of Ingela Johansson’s ongoing Coffee Collection, a series born from an accidental brush dipped into a coffee cup in Singapore in 2014. Since then, she has explored espresso, cold brew, instant coffee, grounds and boiled coffee as natural pigments — each offering its own character, tone, and emotional resonance.
Before Coffee is the moment of quiet before the world wakes up.
Technique & Materials
• Fine Art Print on 230 g Matt Fine Art Paper
• Museum-grade pigment inks for long-lasting colour and archival quality
• Original painted with organic Löfbergs brew coffee & ink (original size: 40 x 30 cm)
• FSC-certified printing for a more sustainable choice
• Delivered unframed – fits standard-size frames
• For best presentation, we recommend unreflective glass
Available Sizes
Printed on paper, in the following sizes:
• 30 x 20 cm
• 40 x 30 cm
• 70 x 50 cm
• 80 x 60 cm
• 70 x 100 cm
Limited Edition
• Edition of 21 prints
• Each print comes with a digital certificate of authenticity emailed to you with your edition number
• Once sold out, no reprints will be made
Shipping & Returns
• Free delivery
• Free 30-day return policy
• Ships within 3–5 working days
If you require a bespoke size or you are interested in the orignal, please contact me at swedishartanddesign@gmail.com, and I will do my best to help.
Care Instructions
• Avoid hanging in direct sunlight
• Frame with UV glass for optimal longevity
About the Artist
Ingela Johansson is a Swedish artist and lifelong coffee lover whose expressive art has been exhibited in nine countries. She grew up in Karlstad — a city known for the comforting scent of freshly roasted coffee from the local coffee roaster Löfbergs, a fragrance that has followed her throughout life and now finds its way into her art.
She is represented by Barlow Gallery (US) and Gallery Lienhart (Stockholm).
Her art explores movement, emotion, and the inner stories we carry — bringing art with heart & soul into your home.
Your story begins here
Every painting I create has its own story - but the most important story is the one you'll create with it. When you bring this artwork into your home, you'll receive a handwritten letter from me sharing the painting's journey. Over time, it will become part of your story, your memories, and your space.
Watch how each artwork transforms the same space — and find the one that speaks to you.