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Anna Emilia Laitinen

Hello! My name is Anna Emilia Laitinen. I paint with watercolours stories about the northern weather, nature and those living and growing in it. In my work, I fall in love again and again imagining landscapes that start from a tiny leaf, a petal or a fluffy fur. I finalise my paintings on the computer into printable image files. I have been working full-time as an illustrator around the world since 2010 under my business name "Anna Emilia".

By the way, I got my name "Anna Emilia" from my great-grandmother, who was born on a tiny Finnish island in the Baltic Sea. I think that my yearning for adventure and all my painted stories come from there.

I value versatility, smallness and respect for nature in my work. I have created various text designs with brushes and markers. Painting patterns and details is my strength. I get excited and make things possible – yet in all my dreaming, I'm practical and realistic.

Yle, The Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Finland, Lumene, WSOY, Tammi, Otava Media, Kirjapaja, Into Publishing, Urban Outfitters, Narumi, Womans Day Magazine, Trend Bible, Frankie Magazine, Interni Russia, Sekret Firmy Magazine, Rustica éditions, Die Gestalten Verlag, Kehitysvammaisten Tukiliitto ry, The Central Union of Child Welfare, Sessùn, Thames & Hudson, Woodmansterne, Inkerin Kulttuuriseura, Oh Comely Magazine, Hallmark Cards, Land of Nod, Djeco, Chronicle Books, Jacadi, Red Cap Cards, Babee Magazine Seoul, Sylvie Thiriez, Topicrem, Huussi ry, Susu & Cra, Papyrus, Suomen Kerta, SOK, Havi, Putinki

"Liverworts, Wood Anemones, Japanese Anemones" Greeting Card Illustration / Putinki

”Liverworts, Wood Anemones And Japanese Anemones”, ”In May You Make Everything To Bloom” and ”June Cosmos” greeting card illustrations for Putinki, 2023.

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"Liverworts, Wood Anemones, Japanese Anemones" Greeting Card Illustration / Putinki

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"Liverworts, Wood Anemones, Japanese Anemones" Greeting Card Illustration / Putinki

”Liverworts, Wood Anemones And Japanese Anemones”, ”In May You Make Everything To Bloom” and ”June Cosmos” greeting card illustrations for Putinki, 2023.

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"Liverworts, Wood Anemones, Japanese Anemones" Greeting Card Illustration / Putinki

”Liverworts, Wood Anemones And Japanese Anemones”, ”In May You Make Everything To Bloom” and ”June Cosmos” greeting card illustrations for Putinki, 2023.

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"Flowers And Birds" umbrella / Djeco

While waiting for bluer skies it is good to walk under bird songs, rain drop melodies under an umbrella. ”Flowers and Birds” children’s umbrella for Djeco, DJ04804. ”Wild Birds” adults’ umbrella, DD04721. Photo by Djeco.

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"Flowers And Birds" umbrella / Djeco

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"Flowers And Birds" umbrella / Djeco

While waiting for bluer skies it is good to walk under bird songs, rain drop melodies under an umbrella. ”Flowers and Birds” children’s umbrella for Djeco, DJ04804. ”Wild Birds” adults’ umbrella, DD04721. Photo by Djeco.

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"Today I Am a River" picture book / Sounds True

Today I Am A River. Text by Kate Coombs, illustrations by me. From the creative team who brought you “Breathe and Be: A Book of Mindfulness Poems”. With bright, lyrical poems and lovely illustrations, children will immerse themselves in the natural world through movement, imagination, and play. Published by Sounds True, Hardcover & eBook. ISBN: 9781683649823 & 9781683649830.

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"Today I Am a River" picture book / Sounds True

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Falsterbo Wedding Invitation & Map / Private

Late summer sunset map for a smiling wedding couple’s invitation.

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Falsterbo Wedding Invitation & Map / Private

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Falsterbo Wedding Invitation & Map / Private

Late summer sunset map for a smiling wedding couple’s invitation.

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"Mountain That Ran" picture book / Tammi

“Mountain that ran”, “Vuori, joka juoksi”, a wild and wise children’s book. Once upon a time there was a young mountain that got tired of standing still. It decided to raise its legs and set out to explore the world. Written by Vilja-Tuulia Huotarinen and published by Tammi in Finnish. Hardcover, eBook & Audio book. ISBN: 9789520435431 & 9789520436698 & 9789520436674.

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"Mountain That Ran" picture book / Tammi

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"Midsummer Roses, Martagon Lilies And Poppies" pattern / Red Cap Cards

Northern flowers blooming in a gift bag for Red Cap Cards. Photo by Red Cap Cards.

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"Midsummer Roses, Martagon Lilies And Poppies" pattern / Red Cap Cards

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"Midsummer Roses, Martagon Lilies And Poppies" pattern / Red Cap Cards

Northern flowers blooming in a gift bag for Red Cap Cards. Photo by Red Cap Cards.

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"Meeting Bicycle" Environmental Program Cover / The Ministry for Foreign Affairs of Finland

“Meeting Bike”, for the environmental program cover of the Ministry for Foreign Affairs of Finland, 2021–2030 Agenda.

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"Meeting Bicycle" Environmental Program Cover / The Ministry for Foreign Affairs of Finland

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Lumene Beauty Advent Calendar / Lumene

Frosty snowflakes of oat, cloudberry, lingonberry, blueberry, cranberry, buckthorn, birch, crowberry, cottongrass and pine for Lumene. Photos by Lumene.

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Lumene Beauty Advent Calendar / Lumene

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Lumene Beauty Advent Calendar / Lumene

Frosty snowflakes of oat, cloudberry, lingonberry, blueberry, cranberry, buckthorn, birch, crowberry, cottongrass and pine for Lumene. Photos by Lumene.

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Lumene Beauty Advent Calendar / Lumene

Frosty snowflakes of oat, cloudberry, lingonberry, blueberry, cranberry, buckthorn, birch, crowberry, cottongrass and pine for Lumene. Photos by Lumene.

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Marguerite Daisies Logo / Chihiro Women's Clinic

A letter C blooming with painted Marguerite Daisies as a logo for Chihiro Women’s Clinic in Osaka, Japan. The logo depicts the life stages of a woman: childhood, adolescence, sexual maturity, menopause, and old age.

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Marguerite Daisies Logo / Chihiro Women's Clinic

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"Morning Frost Meadow" pattern / Susu & Cra

The colours of a meadow glimmering in the golden beams of sunshine. An all-over design for Susu & Cra.

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"Morning Frost Meadow" pattern / Susu & Cra

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"Morning Frost Meadow" pattern / Susu & Cra

The colours of a meadow glimmering in the golden beams of sunshine. An all-over design for Susu & Cra.

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"Anna Emilia for Narumi" bone china tableware collection / Narumi

”Anna Emilia for Narumi” is a tableware collection of more than 80 items of porcelain and enamel items. Available in Japan & Asia. アンナエミリア

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"Anna Emilia for Narumi" bone china tableware collection / Narumi

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"Anna Emilia for Narumi" bone china tableware collection / Narumi

”Anna Emilia for Narumi” is a tableware collection of more than 80 items of porcelain and enamel items. Available in Japan & Asia. アンナエミリア

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"Anna Emilia for Narumi" bone china tableware collection / Narumi

”Anna Emilia for Narumi” is a tableware collection of more than 80 items of porcelain and enamel items. Available in Japan & Asia. アンナエミリア

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"Anna Emilia for Narumi" bone china tableware collection / Narumi

”Anna Emilia for Narumi” is a tableware collection of more than 80 items of porcelain and enamel items. Available in Japan & Asia. アンナエミリア

Branding Packaging Product illustration Animals Holidays Home Nature People
"Anna Emilia for Narumi" bone china tableware collection / Narumi

”Anna Emilia for Narumi” is a tableware collection of more than 80 items of porcelain and enamel items. Available in Japan & Asia. アンナエミリア

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1000 Flowers Observation Puzzle / Djeco

All the flowers blooming, all the scents in the air when adventuring in a garden. 100 piece observation puzzle, “1000 Flowers Observation Puzzle”, for Djeco. Photo by Djeco.

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1000 Flowers Observation Puzzle / Djeco

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Breathe And Be, A Book of Mindfulness Poems / Sounds True

Breathe and Be, A Book of Mindfulness Poems. Make mindfulness come alive for kids with this beautifully illustrated book of poetry. Breathe and Be delivers mindfulness wisdom in an easy-to-remember way, using relaxing imagery of the natural world to reinforce the message that we can regulate our emotions, stay calm and grounded, and appreciate the world around us. Ages 4–8. Text by Kate Coombs, 32 pages, published by Sounds True, ISBN: 9781622039371.

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Breathe And Be, A Book of Mindfulness Poems / Sounds True

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Breathe And Be, A Book of Mindfulness Poems / Sounds True

Breathe and Be, A Book of Mindfulness Poems. Make mindfulness come alive for kids with this beautifully illustrated book of poetry. Breathe and Be delivers mindfulness wisdom in an easy-to-remember way, using relaxing imagery of the natural world to reinforce the message that we can regulate our emotions, stay calm and grounded, and appreciate the world around us. Ages 4–8. Text by Kate Coombs, 32 pages, published by Sounds True, ISBN: 9781622039371.

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Breathe And Be, A Book of Mindfulness Poems / Sounds True

Breathe and Be, A Book of Mindfulness Poems. Make mindfulness come alive for kids with this beautifully illustrated book of poetry. Breathe and Be delivers mindfulness wisdom in an easy-to-remember way, using relaxing imagery of the natural world to reinforce the message that we can regulate our emotions, stay calm and grounded, and appreciate the world around us. Ages 4–8. Text by Kate Coombs, 32 pages, published by Sounds True, ISBN: 9781622039371.

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