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Annukka Mäkijärvi

Hi! I'm Annukka Mäkijärvi, an illustrator and graphic designer originally from North Karelia, later moved to Helsinki. I love animal and nature themes, especially dogs, which I always use in my illustrations when the situation allows. I am also interested in art, culture, history and science, as well as people and lifestyle. I like to use humour and thoughtful colour palettes in my illustrations. My style adapts to many things, but I enjoy organic, flowing lines and shapes as well as the unexpected.

As a graphic designer, I like to be deeply involved in the project and consider the purpose and visuals as a whole. I listen to what the client wants and work out solutions together, but I also enjoy being given free rein. I am fluent in Finnish and English. I work through my own company, so electronic invoicing is available.

Please contact me, I’m also available for commissions on a short-notice!

I specialize in book illustration and cover design, comics, storytelling and characters, visual references and humor.

I work mostly digitally, but my illustrations still show my personal touch. I work in Photoshop, Procreate and Illustrator, as well as hand-drawing and hand-painting. I can also do simple animation on my own images.

Teos Publishing, Holvi Oy, HAM Helsinki Art Museum, Aalto ARTS Books, Avain Publishing, Blue Ribbon Foundation, Into Publishing, Aalto University Magazine, City of Ylöjärvi, Maunula Lower Secondary School, Finnish Magazine Media Association, News Media Finland, Kanava Magazine, University of Helsinki, City of Kirkkonummi

Look towards journalism / Uutismedian liitto

An illustration about media education, made for Uutismedian liitto.

Editorial Journalism Social Media Children Society Youth

Look towards journalism / Uutismedian liitto

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Editorial Journalism +4
Novella, essay and poem / Kirjailija Magazine

Three illustrations for Kirjailija Magazine.

Illustrative art Animals Arts and Culture Nature

Novella, essay and poem / Kirjailija Magazine

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Illustrative art Animals +2
Novella, essay and poem / Kirjailija Magazine

Three illustrations for Kirjailija Magazine.

Illustrative art Animals Arts and Culture Nature
Novella, essay and poem / Kirjailija Magazine

Three illustrations for Kirjailija Magazine.

Illustrative art Animals Arts and Culture Nature
Travel poster / My project

“A dog lover’s Hanko”. Illustration with which I participated in the Come to Finland’s Hanko-themed travel poster competition.

Illustrative art Poster Adventure Animals City Nature Travel

Travel poster / My project

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Illustrative art Poster +5
Art and activism / Aalto ARTS

Illustrations for Aalto ARTS on art and activism. Some of the illustrations are animated.

Organizational communication Social Media Video illustration Animation Arts and Culture

Art and activism / Aalto ARTS

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Organizational communication Social Media +3
Art and activism / Aalto ARTS

Illustrations for Aalto ARTS on art and activism. Some of the illustrations are animated.

Organizational communication Social Media Video illustration Animation Arts and Culture
Art and activism / Aalto ARTS

Illustrations for Aalto ARTS on art and activism. Some of the illustrations are animated.

Organizational communication Social Media Video illustration Animation Arts and Culture
Art and activism / Aalto ARTS

Illustrations for Aalto ARTS on art and activism. Some of the illustrations are animated.

Organizational communication Social Media Video illustration Animation Arts and Culture
Art and activism / Aalto ARTS

Illustrations for Aalto ARTS on art and activism. Some of the illustrations are animated.

Organizational communication Social Media Video illustration Animation Arts and Culture
Art and activism / Aalto ARTS

Illustrations for Aalto ARTS on art and activism. Some of the illustrations are animated.

Organizational communication Social Media Video illustration Animation Arts and Culture
Art and activism / Aalto ARTS

Illustrations for Aalto ARTS on art and activism. Some of the illustrations are animated.

Organizational communication Social Media Video illustration Animation Arts and Culture
Zacharias Topelius / Avain

Cover illustration and design for the book Zacharias Topelius – suomalaisten satusetä.

Cover art Portrait Arts and Culture Nature

Zacharias Topelius / Avain

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Cover art Portrait +2
Map illustration / City of Ylöjärvi

A map illustrating the city’s landmarks for children and teens.

Knowledge visualization Animals Children City Maps

Map illustration / City of Ylöjärvi

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Knowledge visualization Animals +3
Illustrations / Hima and Strada

Illustrations of homelessness and walks organized by Hima&Strada.

Character art Journalism Inclusivity People Society

Illustrations / Hima and Strada

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Character art Journalism +3
Illustrations / Hima and Strada

Illustrations of homelessness and walks organized by Hima&Strada.

Character art Journalism Inclusivity People Society
Illustrations / Hima and Strada

Illustrations of homelessness and walks organized by Hima&Strada.

Character art Journalism Inclusivity People Society
Illustrations / Hima and Strada

Illustrations of homelessness and walks organized by Hima&Strada.

Character art Journalism Inclusivity People Society
Illustrations / Hima and Strada

Illustrations of homelessness and walks organized by Hima&Strada.

Character art Journalism Inclusivity People Society
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