Maria Vilja
Hi, I am Maria Vilja, an illustrator from Helsinki. I illustrate children's books, magazines and online content. I am inspired by people, children, sensitivity, everyday life, society, psychology, grittiness, diversity, nature and details, to name a few. I am interested in the point where the conventional meets the magical. I like to work in many different styles, always according to the client's needs and desires. Lately I have been fascinated by digital drawing with a painterly touch. I enjoy colors and line work.
I have illustrated a lot of journalistic content on mental health and child welfare. I get a lot of good feedback for illustrating difficult subjects with a hopeful approach and carefully considered details. My children's book series Näkymätön reppu (Invisible Backpack) deals with sensitivity, and the exhibition and workshop based on the series have been well received.
Tehy - The Union of Health and Social Care Professionals in Finland, Kavi – National Audiovisual Institute, Lääkärilehti (The Finnish Medical Journal), Karisto, WSOY Publishing, Advokaatti Magazine, Tekstin talo ry, Tunne & Mieli Magazine, Lapsen maailma Magazine, Kirjapaja Publishing, Kotimaa Magazine, Kirkko ja Kaupunki Magazine
The Only Beautiful Day Of Summer
The Only Beautiful Day Of Summer (Maria Vilja, WSOY, 2024) is a children’s book about a small family’s summer trip. Big emotions take place when not everything goes exactly as planned. In the end sun is shining again.
The Only Beautiful Day Of Summer
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The Only Beautiful Day Of Summer
The Only Beautiful Day Of Summer (Maria Vilja, WSOY, 2024) is a children’s book about a small family’s summer trip. Big emotions take place when not everything goes exactly as planned. In the end sun is shining again.
The Only Beautiful Day Of Summer
The Only Beautiful Day Of Summer (Maria Vilja, WSOY, 2024) is a children’s book about a small family’s summer trip. Big emotions take place when not everything goes exactly as planned. In the end sun is shining again.
The Only Beautiful Day Of Summer
The Only Beautiful Day Of Summer (Maria Vilja, WSOY, 2024) is a children’s book about a small family’s summer trip. Big emotions take place when not everything goes exactly as planned. In the end sun is shining again.
The Only Beautiful Day Of Summer
The Only Beautiful Day Of Summer (Maria Vilja, WSOY, 2024) is a children’s book about a small family’s summer trip. Big emotions take place when not everything goes exactly as planned. In the end sun is shining again.
Näkymätön reppu book series / Karisto
Näkymätön reppu (The Invisible Backpack) is a book about sensitivity (Maria Vilja, 2022). Villikissareppu (The Wildcatbackpack) is next part of the series (2023).
Näkymätön reppu book series / Karisto
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Näkymätön reppu book series / Karisto
Näkymätön reppu (The Invisible Backpack) is a book about sensitivity (Maria Vilja, 2022). Villikissareppu (The Wildcatbackpack) is next part of the series (2023).
Näkymätön reppu book series / Karisto
Näkymätön reppu (The Invisible Backpack) is a book about sensitivity (Maria Vilja, 2022). Villikissareppu (The Wildcatbackpack) is next part of the series (2023).
Näkymätön reppu book series / Karisto
Näkymätön reppu (The Invisible Backpack) is a book about sensitivity (Maria Vilja, 2022). Villikissareppu (The Wildcatbackpack) is next part of the series (2023).
Näkymätön reppu book series / Karisto
Näkymätön reppu (The Invisible Backpack) is a book about sensitivity (Maria Vilja, 2022). Villikissareppu (The Wildcatbackpack) is next part of the series (2023).
Näkymätön reppu book series / Karisto
Näkymätön reppu (The Invisible Backpack) is a book about sensitivity (Maria Vilja, 2022). Villikissareppu (The Wildcatbackpack) is next part of the series (2023).
Näkymätön reppu book series / Karisto
Näkymätön reppu (The Invisible Backpack) is a book about sensitivity (Maria Vilja, 2022). Villikissareppu (The Wildcatbackpack) is next part of the series (2023).
Näkymätön reppu book series / Karisto
Näkymätön reppu (The Invisible Backpack) is a book about sensitivity (Maria Vilja, 2022). Villikissareppu (The Wildcatbackpack) is next part of the series (2023).
Näkymätön reppu book series / Karisto
Näkymätön reppu (The Invisible Backpack) is a book about sensitivity (Maria Vilja, 2022). Villikissareppu (The Wildcatbackpack) is next part of the series (2023).
Näkymätön reppu book series / Karisto
Näkymätön reppu (The Invisible Backpack) is a book about sensitivity (Maria Vilja, 2022). Villikissareppu (The Wildcatbackpack) is next part of the series (2023).
The Friendship Test / Kirkko ja kaupunki Magazine
Kirkko ja kaupunki magazine commissioned me to illustrate an article on friendship and a friendship test related to it.
The Friendship Test / Kirkko ja kaupunki Magazine
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The Friendship Test / Kirkko ja kaupunki Magazine
Kirkko ja kaupunki magazine commissioned me to illustrate an article on friendship and a friendship test related to it.
The Friendship Test / Kirkko ja kaupunki Magazine
Kirkko ja kaupunki magazine commissioned me to illustrate an article on friendship and a friendship test related to it.
The Friendship Test / Kirkko ja kaupunki Magazine
Kirkko ja kaupunki magazine commissioned me to illustrate an article on friendship and a friendship test related to it.
The Friendship Test / Kirkko ja kaupunki Magazine
Kirkko ja kaupunki magazine commissioned me to illustrate an article on friendship and a friendship test related to it.
The Friendship Test / Kirkko ja kaupunki Magazine
Kirkko ja kaupunki magazine commissioned me to illustrate an article on friendship and a friendship test related to it.
Illustrations / Lapsen maailma Magazine
I’ve illustrated the Lapsen maailma (Child’s World) Magazine since 2016.
Illustrations / Lapsen maailma Magazine
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Illustrations / Lapsen maailma Magazine
I’ve illustrated the Lapsen maailma (Child’s World) Magazine since 2016.
Illustrations / Lapsen maailma Magazine
I’ve illustrated the Lapsen maailma (Child’s World) Magazine since 2016.
Illustrations / Lapsen maailma Magazine
I’ve illustrated the Lapsen maailma (Child’s World) Magazine since 2016.
Illustrations / Lapsen maailma Magazine
I’ve illustrated the Lapsen maailma (Child’s World) Magazine since 2016.
Illustrations / Tunne & Mieli Magazine
I’ve created illustrations for the Tunne & Mieli Magazine since 2017.
Illustrations / Tunne & Mieli Magazine
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Illustrations / Tunne & Mieli Magazine
I’ve created illustrations for the Tunne & Mieli Magazine since 2017.
Illustrations / Tunne & Mieli Magazine
I’ve created illustrations for the Tunne & Mieli Magazine since 2017.
Illustrations / Tunne & Mieli Magazine
I’ve created illustrations for the Tunne & Mieli Magazine since 2017.
Illustrations / Tunne & Mieli Magazine
I’ve created illustrations for the Tunne & Mieli Magazine since 2017.
Illustrations / Tunne & Mieli Magazine
I’ve created illustrations for the Tunne & Mieli Magazine since 2017.
Illustrations / Tunne & Mieli Magazine
I’ve created illustrations for the Tunne & Mieli Magazine since 2017.
Maps / Tehy Magazine
Tehy Magazine has commissioned map illustrations from me for articles about nurses working abroad.
Maps / Tehy Magazine
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Maps / Tehy Magazine
Tehy Magazine has commissioned map illustrations from me for articles about nurses working abroad.
Maps / Tehy Magazine
Tehy Magazine has commissioned map illustrations from me for articles about nurses working abroad.
Maps / Tehy Magazine
Tehy Magazine has commissioned map illustrations from me for articles about nurses working abroad.
Maps / Tehy Magazine
Tehy Magazine has commissioned map illustrations from me for articles about nurses working abroad.
Maps / Tehy Magazine
Tehy Magazine has commissioned map illustrations from me for articles about nurses working abroad.
Maps / Tehy Magazine
Tehy Magazine has commissioned map illustrations from me for articles about nurses working abroad.
Illustration / Lääkärilehti Magazine
I created illustrations and a cover for an article in Lääkärilehti (The Finnish Medical Journal) on the various practices in the field of short-term therapy.
Illustration / Lääkärilehti Magazine
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Illustration / Lääkärilehti Magazine
I created illustrations and a cover for an article in Lääkärilehti (The Finnish Medical Journal) on the various practices in the field of short-term therapy.
Illustration / Lääkärilehti Magazine
I created illustrations and a cover for an article in Lääkärilehti (The Finnish Medical Journal) on the various practices in the field of short-term therapy.