Pive Toivonen
Hi! I am Pive Toivonen, a visual artist and illustrator from Helsinki. I also work in the Turku region and the archipelago. I create large watercolor paintings as well as small pictures of the beautiful moments of life.
I mainly work in my own style based on my own artistic ideas, but I am also very happy to implement the client's wishes. Most of the time, my clients specifically want pictures and works made in the recognizable Pive style.
I like to create images of nature, the sea and real places. I can simplify and still create a lively atmosphere. I have also done several public works for schools, kindergartens and hospitals.
I want to convey good feelings and happiness through my work.
My working languages are Finnish, Swedish and English. I invoice through my own company. I stick to the agreed schedule and budget.
Watercolor painting and drawing by hand are my strengths. In addition to the illustration, you may order an original painting from me. I teach watercolor courses and give art workshops.
Working together with architects comes naturally to me and my works integrated into buildings have been praised.
City of Turku, Kimito Island, Sagalund Museum, Finnish Environment Institute, Högsåra Village
Atlantin viemää / Self-published book
A beautifully illustrated book from a 13 month long sailing journey to the Atlantic islands. The focus is on the watercolor paintings created during the journey, which, together with the reflective text, convey an intense atmosphere of the sea and the ports.
Sailing on the ocean can be tiring and frightening. In the end, the Atlantic rewards with a starry sky and a pod of dolphins that many can only dream of.
You can order the book directly from me via email, 20€ + postage.
Atlantin viemää / Self-published book
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Atlantin viemää / Self-published book
A beautifully illustrated book from a 13 month long sailing journey to the Atlantic islands. The focus is on the watercolor paintings created during the journey, which, together with the reflective text, convey an intense atmosphere of the sea and the ports.
Sailing on the ocean can be tiring and frightening. In the end, the Atlantic rewards with a starry sky and a pod of dolphins that many can only dream of.
You can order the book directly from me via email, 20€ + postage.
Atlantin viemää / Self-published book
A beautifully illustrated book from a 13 month long sailing journey to the Atlantic islands. The focus is on the watercolor paintings created during the journey, which, together with the reflective text, convey an intense atmosphere of the sea and the ports.
Sailing on the ocean can be tiring and frightening. In the end, the Atlantic rewards with a starry sky and a pod of dolphins that many can only dream of.
You can order the book directly from me via email, 20€ + postage.
Atlantin viemää / Self-published book
A beautifully illustrated book from a 13 month long sailing journey to the Atlantic islands. The focus is on the watercolor paintings created during the journey, which, together with the reflective text, convey an intense atmosphere of the sea and the ports.
Sailing on the ocean can be tiring and frightening. In the end, the Atlantic rewards with a starry sky and a pod of dolphins that many can only dream of.
You can order the book directly from me via email, 20€ + postage.
Bengtskär / Kemiönsaari Health Center
Sandblasted work in the sliding doors leading to the Kemiönsaari health center. A key part in the work is played by bladderwrack, which in the Baltic Sea is a sign of a healthy sea. Bengtskär lighthouse island, an important symbol of Kemiönsaari, can be seen above the surface.
Bengtskär / Kemiönsaari Health Center
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Bengtskär / Kemiönsaari Health Center
Sandblasted work in the sliding doors leading to the Kemiönsaari health center. A key part in the work is played by bladderwrack, which in the Baltic Sea is a sign of a healthy sea. Bengtskär lighthouse island, an important symbol of Kemiönsaari, can be seen above the surface.
Postcard / Farmors Café
In honor of Farmors Café’s 20th anniversary, I painted a large painting of the summer evening atmosphere of the archipelago café. The painting is displayed in the lobby of the café and hundreds of postcards printed from it are sold every year.
Postcard / Farmors Café
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Baltic Sea portal / Syke
The Finnish Environment Institute launched the Itämeri.fi portal, which collected all information about the Baltic Sea on one site.
I had already painted a lot of pictures of the sea and underwater nature before, so they wanted to use my work.
I approached the task with such enthusiasm and precision that even the first versions were perfect, according to the client.
Movement was also added to the images, which was done by the project’s graphic designers.
Baltic Sea portal / Syke
Click to see more about the project.
Baltic Sea portal / Syke
The Finnish Environment Institute launched the Itämeri.fi portal, which collected all information about the Baltic Sea on one site.
I had already painted a lot of pictures of the sea and underwater nature before, so they wanted to use my work.
I approached the task with such enthusiasm and precision that even the first versions were perfect, according to the client.
Movement was also added to the images, which was done by the project’s graphic designers.
Baltic Sea portal / Syke
The Finnish Environment Institute launched the Itämeri.fi portal, which collected all information about the Baltic Sea on one site.
I had already painted a lot of pictures of the sea and underwater nature before, so they wanted to use my work.
I approached the task with such enthusiasm and precision that even the first versions were perfect, according to the client.
Movement was also added to the images, which was done by the project’s graphic designers.