Nadja Sarell
Hi! I'm Nadja Sarell, an illustrator from Helsinki. I specialize in children's books and products for the younger audience. My favourite things as an illustrator are creating quirky characters, playing with colour, texture and patterns, and expressing emotions through my illustrations. I also love drawing dance and music themed illustrations, as I have a strong background in both art forms.
I work for Finnish clients and also publishers in the UK and United States.
I enjoy illustrating patterns for fabrics and stationery. I work fluently in both Finnish and English.
Edukustannus, Hachette, HarperCollins, Karto, Mäkelä Publishing, Finnish National Board for Education, Ministry of Social Affairs and Health, Otava, Oxford University Press, Putinki, Sammakko, Simon & Schuster, Tammi, Turku Castle, UNICEF Finland, Valio, Verson Puoti, Yosemite Conservancy Publishing
"Working with Nadja on a four-book picture book series was a real pleasure. She’s full of fantastic ideas, a team player, and hits all her deadlines – what a dream."
– Liza Wilde, Managing Editor, Wren & Rook, Hachette
"Nadja Sarell was a wonderful and responsive partner in our project, delivering bright, bold, joyful illustrations that elevated the project and made a unique topic wholly accessible to the audience. She has been a willing promotional partner as well, gamely fielding interview questions whenever asked. Thank you, Nadja!"
– Nicole Geiger, Publishing Manager for Yosemite Conservancy Publishing
"Nadja Sarell is an incredibly talented illustrator, who perfectly captured the spirit of my characters and brought the story to life with her bright, whimsical, beautifully detailed illustrations. She was absolutely wonderful to work with and I look forward to working with her again!"
– Katie Petruzziello, Author and Publisher of Mighty Mila
Princess's Journey Exhibition / Turku Castle
Illustrations for the historical children’s exhibition Princess’s Journey at Turku castle.
Princess's Journey Exhibition / Turku Castle
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Princess's Journey Exhibition / Turku Castle
Illustrations for the historical children’s exhibition Princess’s Journey at Turku castle.
Princess's Journey Exhibition / Turku Castle
Illustrations for the historical children’s exhibition Princess’s Journey at Turku castle.
Princess's Journey Exhibition / Turku Castle
Illustrations for the historical children’s exhibition Princess’s Journey at Turku castle.
Princess's Journey Exhibition / Turku Castle
Illustrations for the historical children’s exhibition Princess’s Journey at Turku castle.
Princess's Journey Exhibition / Turku Castle
Illustrations for the historical children’s exhibition Princess’s Journey at Turku castle.
Princess's Journey Exhibition / Turku Castle
Illustrations for the historical children’s exhibition Princess’s Journey at Turku castle.
Nonfiction picture book series / Hachette, Wren & Rook
A nonfiction picture book series (2020–2022) written by Dr Shini Somara. The Finnish titles have been published by Mäkelä Publishing.
Nonfiction picture book series / Hachette, Wren & Rook
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Nonfiction picture book series / Hachette, Wren & Rook
A nonfiction picture book series (2020–2022) written by Dr Shini Somara. The Finnish titles have been published by Mäkelä Publishing.
Nonfiction picture book series / Hachette, Wren & Rook
A nonfiction picture book series (2020–2022) written by Dr Shini Somara. The Finnish titles have been published by Mäkelä Publishing.
Nonfiction picture book series / Hachette, Wren & Rook
A nonfiction picture book series (2020–2022) written by Dr Shini Somara. The Finnish titles have been published by Mäkelä Publishing.
Nonfiction picture book series / Hachette, Wren & Rook
A nonfiction picture book series (2020–2022) written by Dr Shini Somara. The Finnish titles have been published by Mäkelä Publishing.
Nonfiction picture book series / Hachette, Wren & Rook
A nonfiction picture book series (2020–2022) written by Dr Shini Somara. The Finnish titles have been published by Mäkelä Publishing.
Nonfiction picture book series / Hachette, Wren & Rook
A nonfiction picture book series (2020–2022) written by Dr Shini Somara. The Finnish titles have been published by Mäkelä Publishing.
Nonfiction picture book series / Hachette, Wren & Rook
A nonfiction picture book series (2020–2022) written by Dr Shini Somara. The Finnish titles have been published by Mäkelä Publishing.
Nonfiction picture book series / Hachette, Wren & Rook
A nonfiction picture book series (2020–2022) written by Dr Shini Somara. The Finnish titles have been published by Mäkelä Publishing.
Mai picture book series / Tammi
Illustrations for a picture book written by Sanna Sofia Vuori, published by Tammi 2023-2025.
Mai picture book series / Tammi
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Mai picture book series / Tammi
Illustrations for a picture book written by Sanna Sofia Vuori, published by Tammi 2023-2025.
Mai picture book series / Tammi
Illustrations for a picture book written by Sanna Sofia Vuori, published by Tammi 2023-2025.
Mai picture book series / Tammi
Illustrations for a picture book written by Sanna Sofia Vuori, published by Tammi 2023-2025.
Mai picture book series / Tammi
Illustrations for a picture book written by Sanna Sofia Vuori, published by Tammi 2023-2025.
Mai picture book series / Tammi
Illustrations for a picture book written by Sanna Sofia Vuori, published by Tammi 2023-2025.
Mai picture book series / Tammi
Illustrations for a picture book written by Sanna Sofia Vuori, published by Tammi 2023-2025.
Mai picture book series / Tammi
Illustrations for a picture book written by Sanna Sofia Vuori, published by Tammi 2023-2025.
Joulukalenteritalo / Otava 2025
Illustrations for Joulukalenteritalo children’s book, written by Jani Toivola and published by Otava 2025.
Joulukalenteritalo / Otava 2025
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Joulukalenteritalo / Otava 2025
Illustrations for Joulukalenteritalo children’s book, written by Jani Toivola and published by Otava 2025.
Joulukalenteritalo / Otava 2025
Illustrations for Joulukalenteritalo children’s book, written by Jani Toivola and published by Otava 2025.
Joulukalenteritalo / Otava 2025
Illustrations for Joulukalenteritalo children’s book, written by Jani Toivola and published by Otava 2025.
Joulukalenteritalo / Otava 2025
Illustrations for Joulukalenteritalo children’s book, written by Jani Toivola and published by Otava 2025.
Joulukalenteritalo / Otava 2025
Illustrations for Joulukalenteritalo children’s book, written by Jani Toivola and published by Otava 2025.
Joulukalenteritalo / Otava 2025
Illustrations for Joulukalenteritalo children’s book, written by Jani Toivola and published by Otava 2025.
Joulukalenteritalo / Otava 2025
Illustrations for Joulukalenteritalo children’s book, written by Jani Toivola and published by Otava 2025.
Elsa & Lauri picture book series / Kustannus-Mäkelä
Illustrations for Elsa & Lauri nonfiction picture book series written by Kerttu Rahikka and published by Kustannus-Mäkelä.
Elsa & Lauri picture book series / Kustannus-Mäkelä
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Elsa & Lauri picture book series / Kustannus-Mäkelä
Illustrations for Elsa & Lauri nonfiction picture book series written by Kerttu Rahikka and published by Kustannus-Mäkelä.
Elsa & Lauri picture book series / Kustannus-Mäkelä
Illustrations for Elsa & Lauri nonfiction picture book series written by Kerttu Rahikka and published by Kustannus-Mäkelä.
Elsa & Lauri picture book series / Kustannus-Mäkelä
Illustrations for Elsa & Lauri nonfiction picture book series written by Kerttu Rahikka and published by Kustannus-Mäkelä.
Hilja chapter book series / Kustannus-Mäkelä
Illustrations for Hilja chapter book series written by Heidi Viherjuuri.
Hilja chapter book series / Kustannus-Mäkelä
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Hilja chapter book series / Kustannus-Mäkelä
Illustrations for Hilja chapter book series written by Heidi Viherjuuri.
Hilja chapter book series / Kustannus-Mäkelä
Illustrations for Hilja chapter book series written by Heidi Viherjuuri.
Hilja chapter book series / Kustannus-Mäkelä
Illustrations for Hilja chapter book series written by Heidi Viherjuuri.
Hilja chapter book series / Kustannus-Mäkelä
Illustrations for Hilja chapter book series written by Heidi Viherjuuri.
Hilja chapter book series / Kustannus-Mäkelä
Illustrations for Hilja chapter book series written by Heidi Viherjuuri.
Hilja chapter book series / Kustannus-Mäkelä
Illustrations for Hilja chapter book series written by Heidi Viherjuuri.
Julia & P.A.L children's book trilogy / Tammi
Illustrations for Elina Hirvonen’s children’s book trilogy, published by Tammi 2020-2022.
Julia & P.A.L children's book trilogy / Tammi
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Julia & P.A.L children's book trilogy / Tammi
Illustrations for Elina Hirvonen’s children’s book trilogy, published by Tammi 2020-2022.
Julia & P.A.L children's book trilogy / Tammi
Illustrations for Elina Hirvonen’s children’s book trilogy, published by Tammi 2020-2022.
Julia & P.A.L children's book trilogy / Tammi
Illustrations for Elina Hirvonen’s children’s book trilogy, published by Tammi 2020-2022.
Julia & P.A.L children's book trilogy / Tammi
Illustrations for Elina Hirvonen’s children’s book trilogy, published by Tammi 2020-2022.
Julia & P.A.L children's book trilogy / Tammi
Illustrations for Elina Hirvonen’s children’s book trilogy, published by Tammi 2020-2022.
Julia & P.A.L children's book trilogy / Tammi
Illustrations for Elina Hirvonen’s children’s book trilogy, published by Tammi 2020-2022.
Gatefold album cover for Liljankukka / Karhuvaltio Records
Gatefold album cover for Liljankukka / Karhuvaltio Records
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Gatefold album cover for Liljankukka / Karhuvaltio Records
Gatefold album cover for Liljankukka / Karhuvaltio Records
Personal work
Personal work that I have created outside client work.
Personal work
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Personal work
Personal work that I have created outside client work.
Personal work
Personal work that I have created outside client work.
Personal work
Personal work that I have created outside client work.
Personal work
Personal work that I have created outside client work.
Personal work
Personal work that I have created outside client work.
Personal work
Personal work that I have created outside client work.
Flat Stanley's Adventures in Classroom 2E / HarperCollins
Illustrations for a Flat Stanley chapter book series for young readers, HarperCollins USA 2023-2024
Flat Stanley's Adventures in Classroom 2E / HarperCollins
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Flat Stanley's Adventures in Classroom 2E / HarperCollins
Illustrations for a Flat Stanley chapter book series for young readers, HarperCollins USA 2023-2024
Flat Stanley's Adventures in Classroom 2E / HarperCollins
Illustrations for a Flat Stanley chapter book series for young readers, HarperCollins USA 2023-2024
Flat Stanley's Adventures in Classroom 2E / HarperCollins
Illustrations for a Flat Stanley chapter book series for young readers, HarperCollins USA 2023-2024
Flat Stanley's Adventures in Classroom 2E / HarperCollins
Illustrations for a Flat Stanley chapter book series for young readers, HarperCollins USA 2023-2024
Flat Stanley's Adventures in Classroom 2E / HarperCollins
Illustrations for a Flat Stanley chapter book series for young readers, HarperCollins USA 2023-2024
Flat Stanley's Adventures in Classroom 2E / HarperCollins
Illustrations for a Flat Stanley chapter book series for young readers, HarperCollins USA 2023-2024
Flat Stanley's Adventures in Classroom 2E / HarperCollins
Illustrations for a Flat Stanley chapter book series for young readers, HarperCollins USA 2023-2024
Tuuti package illustration / Valio
Illustrations for Tuuti milk formula packaging for Valio, 2019.
Tuuti package illustration / Valio
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Tuuti package illustration / Valio
Illustrations for Tuuti milk formula packaging for Valio, 2019.
Cards and pattern designs / Available for licensing
Cards and pattern designs / Available for licensing
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Cards and pattern designs / Available for licensing
Cards and pattern designs / Available for licensing
Cards and pattern designs / Available for licensing
Cards and pattern designs / Available for licensing
Cards and pattern designs / Available for licensing
Cards and pattern designs / Available for licensing
Cards and pattern designs / Available for licensing
Cards and pattern designs / Available for licensing
Cards and pattern designs / Available for licensing
Cards and pattern designs / Available for licensing
Cards and pattern designs / Available for licensing
Cards and pattern designs / Available for licensing
Cards and pattern designs / Available for licensing
Cards and pattern designs / Available for licensing
Cards and pattern designs / Available for licensing
Mighty Mila picture books / Mighty Books
Illustrations for Mighty Mila picture books, written and published by Katie Petruzziello 2021, 2023
Mighty Mila picture books / Mighty Books
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Mighty Mila picture books / Mighty Books
Illustrations for Mighty Mila picture books, written and published by Katie Petruzziello 2021, 2023
Mighty Mila picture books / Mighty Books
Illustrations for Mighty Mila picture books, written and published by Katie Petruzziello 2021, 2023
Mighty Mila picture books / Mighty Books
Illustrations for Mighty Mila picture books, written and published by Katie Petruzziello 2021, 2023
Mighty Mila picture books / Mighty Books
Illustrations for Mighty Mila picture books, written and published by Katie Petruzziello 2021, 2023
Published book cover illustrations
Clients:
Yosemite Conservancy Publishing
Aladdin/Simon & Schuster
Mighty Books
Otava Publishing
Published book cover illustrations
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Published book cover illustrations
Clients:
Yosemite Conservancy Publishing
Aladdin/Simon & Schuster
Mighty Books
Otava Publishing
Published book cover illustrations
Clients:
Yosemite Conservancy Publishing
Aladdin/Simon & Schuster
Mighty Books
Otava Publishing
Published book cover illustrations
Clients:
Yosemite Conservancy Publishing
Aladdin/Simon & Schuster
Mighty Books
Otava Publishing