‘Let’s do something different!’ That’s what we thought when the irresistible idea arose to use Niklas Amundson’s illustration on our April cover. A classic yacht anchored in front of Palma’s cathedral -also the backdrop of the Palma International Boat Show this month- represents the Yachting Industry as we know it. A lady in luxurious dress and hat breathes the Luxury Yachting Lifestyle that we are infusing into our publication with the new Owner’s World section.

Niklas Amundson, the artist behind the cover, was born in 1967 on the Swedish east coast, close to Stockholm. At an early age, he moved with his family to a serene and beautiful island named Marstrand on the west coast of Sweden. There, he followed in his father’s footsteps and began painting almost as soon as he could keep a brush in his hand. Through the years, Niklas’ association with the sea has continued and has taken him from the deck of the 138ft sailing yacht S/S Gloria to a Marstrand pilot boat, and later to the Swedish Coast Guard.

In recent years, Niklas has been spending more time in Mallorca where he has found new inspiration.