Ilona Partanen
Hi! I'm Ilona Partanen, an illustrator, visual storyteller, and children's book author living in Helsinki.
I love translating abstract concepts into concrete entities. My illustration style includes organic shapes, vibrant colour combinations and lively pattern surfaces. They have enriched articles and stories both in books and magazines. Mythology, dreams and biology themes inspire me.
In addition to illustration, I design patterns for licensing through Napa Agency. I also have experience in designing public art – I work on spatial storytelling, wayfinding, and illustration at Kakadu Oy. I graduated as a Master of Fine Arts from Aalto University in 2018 and as graphic designer from Lahti Institute of Design in 2011.
Children's literature, pattern design, public art and adapting illustrations to three-dimensional space, visual storytelling.
Epson Finland, Norio - Centre of Rare Diseases/Tukiliitto, City of Helsinki, Helsinki City Museum, City of Joensuu, Municipality of Kontiolahti, City of Vaasa, Kone Foundation, KELA, Long Play, Paulig, The Finnish Cultural Foundation, Suomen Kuvalehti, Valio, YLE
Publishers I've had the honour to work with: Into, Karisto, Kumma, Like, Mini, Sammakko, Sanoma Pro, Tammi
Card Illustrations / Epson Finland
Card Illustrations / Epson Finland
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Card Illustrations / Epson Finland
Card Illustrations / Epson Finland
Package illustration / Valio
Illustration Agency: Napa Arts & Licensing
AD Agency: Bob the Robot
Package illustration / Valio
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Package illustration / Valio
Illustration Agency: Napa Arts & Licensing
AD Agency: Bob the Robot
Package illustration / Valio
Illustration Agency: Napa Arts & Licensing
AD Agency: Bob the Robot
Package illustration / Valio
Illustration Agency: Napa Arts & Licensing
AD Agency: Bob the Robot
Skateboard Illustrations / ERG
Skateboard Illustrations / ERG
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Skateboard Illustrations / ERG
Skateboard Illustrations / ERG
Skateboard Illustrations / ERG
Skateboard Illustrations / ERG
Skateboard Illustrations / ERG
Skateboard Illustrations / ERG
Skateboard Illustrations / ERG
Card Deck Illustration / Pedaali
Card Deck Illustration / Pedaali
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Card Deck Illustration / Pedaali
Card Deck Illustration / Pedaali
Card Deck Illustration / Pedaali
Card Deck Illustration / Pedaali
Children's Book Illustration (I'm a Kinkmole) / Sammakko Publishing
Children's Book Illustration (I'm a Kinkmole) / Sammakko Publishing
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Children's Book Illustration (I'm a Kinkmole) / Sammakko Publishing
Children's Book Illustration (I'm a Kinkmole) / Sammakko Publishing
Children's Book Illustration (I'm a Kinkmole) / Sammakko Publishing
Editorial / Cunning Folk Magazine
Editorial / Cunning Folk Magazine
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