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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

Postcard Animals Festivities Nature

Card Illustrations / Epson Finland

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Postcard Animals +2
Card Illustrations / Epson Finland

Postcard Animals Festivities Nature
Card Illustrations / Epson Finland

Postcard Animals Festivities Nature
Package illustration / Valio

Illustration Agency: Napa Arts & Licensing
AD Agency: Bob the Robot

Packaging Animals Nature

Package illustration / Valio

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Packaging Animals +1
Package illustration / Valio

Illustration Agency: Napa Arts & Licensing
AD Agency: Bob the Robot

Packaging Animals Nature
Package illustration / Valio

Illustration Agency: Napa Arts & Licensing
AD Agency: Bob the Robot

Packaging Animals Nature
Package illustration / Valio

Illustration Agency: Napa Arts & Licensing
AD Agency: Bob the Robot

Packaging Animals Nature
Skateboard Illustrations / ERG

Product illustration Folklore Nature People

Skateboard Illustrations / ERG

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Product illustration Folklore +2
Skateboard Illustrations / ERG

Product illustration Folklore Nature People
Skateboard Illustrations / ERG

Product illustration Folklore Nature People
Skateboard Illustrations / ERG

Product illustration Folklore Nature People
Skateboard Illustrations / ERG

Product illustration Folklore Nature People
Skateboard Illustrations / ERG

Product illustration Folklore Nature People
Skateboard Illustrations / ERG

Product illustration Folklore Nature People
Skateboard Illustrations / ERG

Product illustration Folklore Nature People
Card Deck Illustration / Pedaali

Product illustration Accessibility Arts and Culture Design People

Card Deck Illustration / Pedaali

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Product illustration Accessibility +3
Card Deck Illustration / Pedaali

Product illustration Accessibility Arts and Culture Design People
Card Deck Illustration / Pedaali

Product illustration Accessibility Arts and Culture Design People
Card Deck Illustration / Pedaali

Product illustration Accessibility Arts and Culture Design People
Card Deck Illustration / Pedaali

Product illustration Accessibility Arts and Culture Design People
Children's Book Illustration (I'm a Kinkmole) / Sammakko Publishing

Children’s book Picture book Adventure Children Folklore Humor

Children's Book Illustration (I'm a Kinkmole) / Sammakko Publishing

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Children’s book Picture book +4
Children's Book Illustration (I'm a Kinkmole) / Sammakko Publishing

Children’s book Picture book Adventure Children Folklore Humor
Children's Book Illustration (I'm a Kinkmole) / Sammakko Publishing

Children’s book Picture book Adventure Children Folklore Humor
Children's Book Illustration (I'm a Kinkmole) / Sammakko Publishing

Children’s book Picture book Adventure Children Folklore Humor
Editorial / Cunning Folk Magazine

Editorial Animals Folklore Inclusivity Nature People Spirituality

Editorial / Cunning Folk Magazine

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Editorial / Cunning Folk Magazine

Editorial Animals Folklore Inclusivity Nature People Spirituality
Editorial / Cunning Folk Magazine

Editorial Animals Folklore Inclusivity Nature People Spirituality
Editorial / Cunning Folk Magazine

Editorial Animals Folklore Inclusivity Nature People Spirituality
Editorial / Cunning Folk Magazine

Editorial Animals Folklore Inclusivity Nature People Spirituality
Editorial / Cunning Folk Magazine

Editorial Animals Folklore Inclusivity Nature People Spirituality
Editorial / Cunning Folk Magazine

Editorial Animals Folklore Inclusivity Nature People Spirituality
Editorial / Cunning Folk Magazine

Editorial Animals Folklore Inclusivity Nature People Spirituality
Editorial / Cunning Folk Magazine

Editorial Animals Folklore Inclusivity Nature People Spirituality
Editorial / Cunning Folk Magazine

Editorial Animals Folklore Inclusivity Nature People Spirituality
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