Johanna Ilander
Hello, I am Johanna Ilander, an illustrator living and working in Helsinki. I find it important to create images with different moods, stories, joy and humor.
I love patterns and I use them a lot in surfaces and details, for example. I like the handmade look and I try to get a little jaggedness in my illustrations by using different pens and surfaces. I draw a bit by hand, but most of my illustrations are done digitally. My favorite subjects are everyday life, people, characters and animals (especially cats) and all kinds of treats like buns.
I have illustrated children's books, postcards, posters, tags and magazines, among others.
I am very interested in new commissions! Please contact me, even if your schedule is tight. I always try to be a flexible and kind partner.
Along with creativity, I always try to stay practical and realistic. I am able to look at things from a commercial point of view and consider, for example, technical limitations. I also do graphic design, so in addition to illustrations, I can also provide finished print products if necessary. I have a business ID, so invoicing is possible.
Mäkelä Publishing, Tammi, WSOY, Taito Magazine, Pentik, PetriS Chocolate, Luonto Magazine, Cozy Publishing, Sana Magazine, Putinki, City of Oulu, The Finnish Illustration Association
The Book of Oulu / Children´s Cultural Centre, City of Oulu
The Book of Oulu, which I illustrated, children from Oulu introduce their favorite places, exciting hidden gems, and real and imaginary streets in their hometown.
The Book of Oulu is based on the concept of The Book of Your Town by British artists Andy Field and Beckie Darlington.
The Book of Oulu art project is part of the European Capital of Culture 2026.
The Book of Oulu / Children´s Cultural Centre, City of Oulu
Click to see more about the project.
The Book of Oulu / Children´s Cultural Centre, City of Oulu
The Book of Oulu, which I illustrated, children from Oulu introduce their favorite places, exciting hidden gems, and real and imaginary streets in their hometown.
The Book of Oulu is based on the concept of The Book of Your Town by British artists Andy Field and Beckie Darlington.
The Book of Oulu art project is part of the European Capital of Culture 2026.
The Book of Oulu / Children´s Cultural Centre, City of Oulu
The Book of Oulu, which I illustrated, children from Oulu introduce their favorite places, exciting hidden gems, and real and imaginary streets in their hometown.
The Book of Oulu is based on the concept of The Book of Your Town by British artists Andy Field and Beckie Darlington.
The Book of Oulu art project is part of the European Capital of Culture 2026.
The Book of Oulu / Children´s Cultural Centre, City of Oulu
The Book of Oulu, which I illustrated, children from Oulu introduce their favorite places, exciting hidden gems, and real and imaginary streets in their hometown.
The Book of Oulu is based on the concept of The Book of Your Town by British artists Andy Field and Beckie Darlington.
The Book of Oulu art project is part of the European Capital of Culture 2026.
The Book of Oulu / Children´s Cultural Centre, City of Oulu
The Book of Oulu, which I illustrated, children from Oulu introduce their favorite places, exciting hidden gems, and real and imaginary streets in their hometown.
The Book of Oulu is based on the concept of The Book of Your Town by British artists Andy Field and Beckie Darlington.
The Book of Oulu art project is part of the European Capital of Culture 2026.
The Book of Oulu / Children´s Cultural Centre, City of Oulu
The Book of Oulu, which I illustrated, children from Oulu introduce their favorite places, exciting hidden gems, and real and imaginary streets in their hometown.
The Book of Oulu is based on the concept of The Book of Your Town by British artists Andy Field and Beckie Darlington.
The Book of Oulu art project is part of the European Capital of Culture 2026.
The Book of Oulu / Children´s Cultural Centre, City of Oulu
The Book of Oulu, which I illustrated, children from Oulu introduce their favorite places, exciting hidden gems, and real and imaginary streets in their hometown.
The Book of Oulu is based on the concept of The Book of Your Town by British artists Andy Field and Beckie Darlington.
The Book of Oulu art project is part of the European Capital of Culture 2026.
The Book of Oulu / Children´s Cultural Centre, City of Oulu
The Book of Oulu, which I illustrated, children from Oulu introduce their favorite places, exciting hidden gems, and real and imaginary streets in their hometown.
The Book of Oulu is based on the concept of The Book of Your Town by British artists Andy Field and Beckie Darlington.
The Book of Oulu art project is part of the European Capital of Culture 2026.
The Book of Oulu / Children´s Cultural Centre, City of Oulu
The Book of Oulu, which I illustrated, children from Oulu introduce their favorite places, exciting hidden gems, and real and imaginary streets in their hometown.
The Book of Oulu is based on the concept of The Book of Your Town by British artists Andy Field and Beckie Darlington.
The Book of Oulu art project is part of the European Capital of Culture 2026.
The Book of Oulu / Children´s Cultural Centre, City of Oulu
The Book of Oulu, which I illustrated, children from Oulu introduce their favorite places, exciting hidden gems, and real and imaginary streets in their hometown.
The Book of Oulu is based on the concept of The Book of Your Town by British artists Andy Field and Beckie Darlington.
The Book of Oulu art project is part of the European Capital of Culture 2026.
Friend’s House exhibition / Children´s Cultural Centre Kotilo, City of Oulu
The Friend’s House exhibition takes a look at the city of Oulu and its youngest residents. The exhibition includes three rotating “totems” and each page has an illustration I made.
The exhibition is part of the European Capital of Culture 2026.
Friend’s House exhibition / Children´s Cultural Centre Kotilo, City of Oulu
Click to see more about the project.
Friend’s House exhibition / Children´s Cultural Centre Kotilo, City of Oulu
The Friend’s House exhibition takes a look at the city of Oulu and its youngest residents. The exhibition includes three rotating “totems” and each page has an illustration I made.
The exhibition is part of the European Capital of Culture 2026.
Friend’s House exhibition / Children´s Cultural Centre Kotilo, City of Oulu
The Friend’s House exhibition takes a look at the city of Oulu and its youngest residents. The exhibition includes three rotating “totems” and each page has an illustration I made.
The exhibition is part of the European Capital of Culture 2026.
Friend’s House exhibition / Children´s Cultural Centre Kotilo, City of Oulu
The Friend’s House exhibition takes a look at the city of Oulu and its youngest residents. The exhibition includes three rotating “totems” and each page has an illustration I made.
The exhibition is part of the European Capital of Culture 2026.
Friend’s House exhibition / Children´s Cultural Centre Kotilo, City of Oulu
The Friend’s House exhibition takes a look at the city of Oulu and its youngest residents. The exhibition includes three rotating “totems” and each page has an illustration I made.
The exhibition is part of the European Capital of Culture 2026.
Friend’s House exhibition / Children´s Cultural Centre Kotilo, City of Oulu
The Friend’s House exhibition takes a look at the city of Oulu and its youngest residents. The exhibition includes three rotating “totems” and each page has an illustration I made.
The exhibition is part of the European Capital of Culture 2026.
"Sillä aikaa koulussa" children's poetry book / Tammi
Sillä aikaa koulussa is a lively children’s poetry book about third-graders Myrsky, King and Lilja, as well as their class teacher Sirkka Kapanen.
Written by Anni Tanskanen
Illustrated by Johanna Ilander
"Sillä aikaa koulussa" children's poetry book / Tammi
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"Sillä aikaa koulussa" children's poetry book / Tammi
Sillä aikaa koulussa is a lively children’s poetry book about third-graders Myrsky, King and Lilja, as well as their class teacher Sirkka Kapanen.
Written by Anni Tanskanen
Illustrated by Johanna Ilander
"Sillä aikaa koulussa" children's poetry book / Tammi
Sillä aikaa koulussa is a lively children’s poetry book about third-graders Myrsky, King and Lilja, as well as their class teacher Sirkka Kapanen.
Written by Anni Tanskanen
Illustrated by Johanna Ilander
"Sillä aikaa koulussa" children's poetry book / Tammi
Sillä aikaa koulussa is a lively children’s poetry book about third-graders Myrsky, King and Lilja, as well as their class teacher Sirkka Kapanen.
Written by Anni Tanskanen
Illustrated by Johanna Ilander
"Sillä aikaa koulussa" children's poetry book / Tammi
Sillä aikaa koulussa is a lively children’s poetry book about third-graders Myrsky, King and Lilja, as well as their class teacher Sirkka Kapanen.
Written by Anni Tanskanen
Illustrated by Johanna Ilander
"Sillä aikaa koulussa" children's poetry book / Tammi
Sillä aikaa koulussa is a lively children’s poetry book about third-graders Myrsky, King and Lilja, as well as their class teacher Sirkka Kapanen.
Written by Anni Tanskanen
Illustrated by Johanna Ilander
Valo ja synkkä pilvi / WSOY
The picture book is about a child who isn’t invited to a birthday party, but his best friend is.
Written by Liisa Rinne
Illustrated by Johanna Ilander
Valo ja synkkä pilvi / WSOY
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Valo ja synkkä pilvi / WSOY
The picture book is about a child who isn’t invited to a birthday party, but his best friend is.
Written by Liisa Rinne
Illustrated by Johanna Ilander
Valo ja synkkä pilvi / WSOY
The picture book is about a child who isn’t invited to a birthday party, but his best friend is.
Written by Liisa Rinne
Illustrated by Johanna Ilander
Valo ja synkkä pilvi / WSOY
The picture book is about a child who isn’t invited to a birthday party, but his best friend is.
Written by Liisa Rinne
Illustrated by Johanna Ilander
Valo ja synkkä pilvi / WSOY
The picture book is about a child who isn’t invited to a birthday party, but his best friend is.
Written by Liisa Rinne
Illustrated by Johanna Ilander
Wall calendar 2026 / Putinki
Wall calendar 2026 / Putinki
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Wall calendar 2026 / Putinki
Wall calendar 2026 / Putinki
Wall calendar 2026 / Putinki
The Train Traveller’s Handbook – A Guide to Europe’s Tracks / Cozy Publishing
This book is perfect for anyone dreaming of a train adventure.
Written by Riina Malhotra and Tomi Viia
Illustrated by Johanna Ilander
The Train Traveller’s Handbook – A Guide to Europe’s Tracks / Cozy Publishing
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The Train Traveller’s Handbook – A Guide to Europe’s Tracks / Cozy Publishing
This book is perfect for anyone dreaming of a train adventure.
Written by Riina Malhotra and Tomi Viia
Illustrated by Johanna Ilander
The Train Traveller’s Handbook – A Guide to Europe’s Tracks / Cozy Publishing
This book is perfect for anyone dreaming of a train adventure.
Written by Riina Malhotra and Tomi Viia
Illustrated by Johanna Ilander
The Train Traveller’s Handbook – A Guide to Europe’s Tracks / Cozy Publishing
This book is perfect for anyone dreaming of a train adventure.
Written by Riina Malhotra and Tomi Viia
Illustrated by Johanna Ilander
The Train Traveller’s Handbook – A Guide to Europe’s Tracks / Cozy Publishing
This book is perfect for anyone dreaming of a train adventure.
Written by Riina Malhotra and Tomi Viia
Illustrated by Johanna Ilander
Puzzle illustration / Putinki
Puzzle illustration / Putinki
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Puzzle illustration / Putinki
Postcard illustrations / Putinki
Postcard illustrations / Putinki
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Postcard illustrations / Putinki
Postcard illustrations / Putinki
Postcard illustrations / Putinki
Postcard illustrations / Putinki
Postcard illustrations / Putinki
Postcard illustrations / Putinki
Postcard illustrations / Putinki
Christmas Card illustrations / Putinki
Christmas Card illustrations / Putinki
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Christmas Card illustrations / Putinki
Christmas Card illustrations / Putinki
Christmas Card illustrations / Putinki
Christmas Card illustrations / Putinki
Christmas Card illustrations / Putinki
Christmas Card illustrations / Putinki
Aesthetics of everyday work – Tuning into Joy and Wonder / Cozy Publishing
Aesthetics of everyday work – Tuning into Joy and Wonder / Cozy Publishing
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Aesthetics of everyday work – Tuning into Joy and Wonder / Cozy Publishing
Aesthetics of everyday work – Tuning into Joy and Wonder / Cozy Publishing
Aesthetics of everyday work – Tuning into Joy and Wonder / Cozy Publishing
Aesthetics of everyday work – Tuning into Joy and Wonder / Cozy Publishing
Fashionable Sustainability / Cozy Publishing
The book Fashionable Sustainability takes a look at fashion consumption from a sustainable development perspective.
Written by Laura Ström and Linda Turunen
Illustrated by Johanna Ilander
Fashionable Sustainability / Cozy Publishing
Click to see more about the project.
Fashionable Sustainability / Cozy Publishing
The book Fashionable Sustainability takes a look at fashion consumption from a sustainable development perspective.
Written by Laura Ström and Linda Turunen
Illustrated by Johanna Ilander
Fashionable Sustainability / Cozy Publishing
The book Fashionable Sustainability takes a look at fashion consumption from a sustainable development perspective.
Written by Laura Ström and Linda Turunen
Illustrated by Johanna Ilander
Fashionable Sustainability / Cozy Publishing
The book Fashionable Sustainability takes a look at fashion consumption from a sustainable development perspective.
Written by Laura Ström and Linda Turunen
Illustrated by Johanna Ilander
Fashionable Sustainability / Cozy Publishing
The book Fashionable Sustainability takes a look at fashion consumption from a sustainable development perspective.
Written by Laura Ström and Linda Turunen
Illustrated by Johanna Ilander
Illustration / Sana Magazine
Illustration / Sana Magazine
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Illustration / Sana Magazine
Illustration / Sana Magazine
BonusSisko ja ikäväpallo / Kustannus Mäkelä
The picture book tells about a blended family’s life through a child’s eyes. The third part of the book series.
Written by Tittamari Marttinen
Illustrated by Johanna Ilander
BonusSisko ja ikäväpallo / Kustannus Mäkelä
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BonusSisko ja ikäväpallo / Kustannus Mäkelä
The picture book tells about a blended family’s life through a child’s eyes. The third part of the book series.
Written by Tittamari Marttinen
Illustrated by Johanna Ilander
BonusSisko ja ikäväpallo / Kustannus Mäkelä
The picture book tells about a blended family’s life through a child’s eyes. The third part of the book series.
Written by Tittamari Marttinen
Illustrated by Johanna Ilander
BonusSisko ja ikäväpallo / Kustannus Mäkelä
The picture book tells about a blended family’s life through a child’s eyes. The third part of the book series.
Written by Tittamari Marttinen
Illustrated by Johanna Ilander
BonusSisko ja mustat sukat / Mäkelä Publishing
The picture book tells about a blended family’s life through a child’s eyes. The second part of the book series.
Written by Tittamari Marttinen
Illustrated by Johanna Ilander
BonusSisko ja mustat sukat / Mäkelä Publishing
Click to see more about the project.
BonusSisko ja mustat sukat / Mäkelä Publishing
The picture book tells about a blended family’s life through a child’s eyes. The second part of the book series.
Written by Tittamari Marttinen
Illustrated by Johanna Ilander
BonusSisko ja mustat sukat / Mäkelä Publishing
The picture book tells about a blended family’s life through a child’s eyes. The second part of the book series.
Written by Tittamari Marttinen
Illustrated by Johanna Ilander
BonusSisko ja mustat sukat / Mäkelä Publishing
The picture book tells about a blended family’s life through a child’s eyes. The second part of the book series.
Written by Tittamari Marttinen
Illustrated by Johanna Ilander
BonusSisko picture book / Mäkelä Publishing
The picture book tells about the blended family’s life through a child’s eyes.
Written by Tittamari Marttinen
Illustrated by Johanna Ilander
BonusSisko picture book / Mäkelä Publishing
Click to see more about the project.
BonusSisko picture book / Mäkelä Publishing
The picture book tells about the blended family’s life through a child’s eyes.
Written by Tittamari Marttinen
Illustrated by Johanna Ilander
BonusSisko picture book / Mäkelä Publishing
The picture book tells about the blended family’s life through a child’s eyes.
Written by Tittamari Marttinen
Illustrated by Johanna Ilander
BonusSisko picture book / Mäkelä Publishing
The picture book tells about the blended family’s life through a child’s eyes.
Written by Tittamari Marttinen
Illustrated by Johanna Ilander
BonusSisko picture book / Mäkelä Publishing
The picture book tells about the blended family’s life through a child’s eyes.
Written by Tittamari Marttinen
Illustrated by Johanna Ilander