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Satu Kettunen

Hi! I'm Satu Kettunen, an illustrator, picture book author and colour lover. I'm originally from Joensuu, but have already been living and working in Helsinki for many years. At the heart of my illustration style are hand-painted watercolor marks and surfaces, which I often combine with pencil marks and pieces of paper collage. My work has a somewhat gritty and warm handmade feel, although the actual illustrations are done on the computer. I like to do a variety of commissions that allow me to learn about many different subjects and see the world from different perspectives. My favorite subjects are plants, nature and people, as well as imaginary plant worlds and characters.

I am open to new commissions and don’t hesitate to contact me even if your schedule is tight. I'm represented by Napa Agency, so you can contact them or me directly.

I have strong expertise in editorial illustration and good experience in event visual identities, brand illustrations, pattern design and website visuals. I am a Rudolf Koivu-awarded children's book illustrator and author as well.

Helsingin Sanomat newspaper with its supplements, Hyria, Into publishing, MRKTNG magazine, Meidän perhe magazine, Glorian ruoka&viini magazine, Kone Foundation, Lumene, Otava Publishing Co, The Trade Union of Education in Finland (OAJ), Tammi Publishers, Valio, Yhteishyvä magazine, Yliopisto magazine.

"Satu is a creditable illustrator who always takes the ideation of the illustration to a new level, without being satisfied with the most obvious. Satu is a professional from whom you know you will always get the work on schedule. It is a pleasure to work with Satu." - Anu Salo, HS Meidän perhe magazine

Editorial illustration / Yliopisto magazine

Editorial Journalism Nature People Social and health care Society Wellbeing

Editorial illustration / Yliopisto magazine

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Editorial Journalism +5
Cover illustration / Aalto University Magazine

Cover art Editorial Journalism Organizational communication People Science and technology Society Work

Cover illustration / Aalto University Magazine

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Cover art Editorial +6
Cover illustration / Aalto University Magazine

Cover art Editorial Journalism Organizational communication People Science and technology Society Work
Brand illustration / The Trade Union of Education in Finland, OAJ

The brand illustration was actualized in a way so that parts of the illustration can be detached from it to be used in a variety of purposes, such as OAJ:s event visuals and products.

Branding Concept Marketing Organizational communication Paper product People Work

Brand illustration / The Trade Union of Education in Finland, OAJ

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Branding Concept +5
Brand illustration / The Trade Union of Education in Finland, OAJ

The brand illustration was actualized in a way so that parts of the illustration can be detached from it to be used in a variety of purposes, such as OAJ:s event visuals and products.

Branding Concept Marketing Organizational communication Paper product People Work
Brand illustration / The Trade Union of Education in Finland, OAJ

The brand illustration was actualized in a way so that parts of the illustration can be detached from it to be used in a variety of purposes, such as OAJ:s event visuals and products.

Branding Concept Marketing Organizational communication Paper product People Work
Website illustrations / Hyria

Several illustrations and icons for Hyria’s renewed website.

Accessible digital publication Branding Concept Marketing Organizational communication Inclusivity People Work

Website illustrations / Hyria

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Accessible digital publication Branding +6
Website illustrations / Hyria

Several illustrations and icons for Hyria’s renewed website.

Accessible digital publication Branding Concept Marketing Organizational communication Inclusivity People Work
Website illustrations / Hyria

Several illustrations and icons for Hyria’s renewed website.

Accessible digital publication Branding Concept Marketing Organizational communication Inclusivity People Work
Website illustrations / Hyria

Several illustrations and icons for Hyria’s renewed website.

Accessible digital publication Branding Concept Marketing Organizational communication Inclusivity People Work
Website illustrations / Hyria

Several illustrations and icons for Hyria’s renewed website.

Accessible digital publication Branding Concept Marketing Organizational communication Inclusivity People Work
Website illustrations / Hyria

Several illustrations and icons for Hyria’s renewed website.

Accessible digital publication Branding Concept Marketing Organizational communication Inclusivity People Work
Pattern design / HALI yoga and design

Two pattern designs for a yoga wear brand in Japan.

Patterns: Midsummer’s Magic and Treasures

Request the licensing of these patterns: marjo@napa-agency.fi

Pattern Abstract Fashion Folklore Nature Sport Wellbeing Available for Licensing

Pattern design / HALI yoga and design

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Pattern Abstract +6
Pattern design / HALI yoga and design

Two pattern designs for a yoga wear brand in Japan.

Patterns: Midsummer’s Magic and Treasures

Request the licensing of these patterns: marjo@napa-agency.fi

Pattern Abstract Fashion Folklore Nature Sport Wellbeing Available for Licensing
Pattern design / HALI yoga and design

Two pattern designs for a yoga wear brand in Japan.

Patterns: Midsummer’s Magic and Treasures

Request the licensing of these patterns: marjo@napa-agency.fi

Pattern Abstract Fashion Folklore Nature Sport Wellbeing Available for Licensing
Illustration called "Little Garden" / Valio

”Cultivate good” -campaign illustration for a milk package that can be turned into cultivation box.

Concept Marketing Packaging Abstract Animals Nature

Illustration called "Little Garden" / Valio

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Concept Marketing +4
Illustration called "Little Garden" / Valio

”Cultivate good” -campaign illustration for a milk package that can be turned into cultivation box.

Concept Marketing Packaging Abstract Animals Nature
Illustration called "Little Garden" / Valio

”Cultivate good” -campaign illustration for a milk package that can be turned into cultivation box.

Concept Marketing Packaging Abstract Animals Nature
Poster / La Guarimba International Film Festival

Poster design for La Guarimba International Film Festival and part of a poster exhibition.

Concept Illustrative art Poster Animals Arts and Culture Prints for sale

Poster / La Guarimba International Film Festival

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Concept Illustrative art +4
Event visual identity / Kone Foundation

Event concept-design Marketing Poster Abstract Science and technology Society Spirituality Wellbeing

Event visual identity / Kone Foundation

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Event concept-design Marketing +6
My Favourite Finnish Things picture book / Otava Publishing

The text in the picture book is in Finnish and English.

Written and illustrated by Satu Kettunen

Children’s book Picture book Children Emotions Home Inclusivity Nature Wellbeing Prints for sale

My Favourite Finnish Things picture book / Otava Publishing

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Children’s book Picture book +7
My Favourite Finnish Things picture book / Otava Publishing

The text in the picture book is in Finnish and English.

Written and illustrated by Satu Kettunen

Children’s book Picture book Children Emotions Home Inclusivity Nature Wellbeing Prints for sale
My Favourite Finnish Things picture book / Otava Publishing

The text in the picture book is in Finnish and English.

Written and illustrated by Satu Kettunen

Children’s book Picture book Children Emotions Home Inclusivity Nature Wellbeing Prints for sale
My Favourite Finnish Things picture book / Otava Publishing

The text in the picture book is in Finnish and English.

Written and illustrated by Satu Kettunen

Children’s book Picture book Children Emotions Home Inclusivity Nature Wellbeing Prints for sale
My Favourite Finnish Things picture book / Otava Publishing

The text in the picture book is in Finnish and English.

Written and illustrated by Satu Kettunen

Children’s book Picture book Children Emotions Home Inclusivity Nature Wellbeing Prints for sale
My Favourite Finnish Things picture book / Otava Publishing

The text in the picture book is in Finnish and English.

Written and illustrated by Satu Kettunen

Children’s book Picture book Children Emotions Home Inclusivity Nature Wellbeing Prints for sale
Mörköjuhlat (Monster Party) picturebook / Tammi Publishers

Written & illustrated by Satu Kettunen

Children’s book Picture book Adventure Children Emotions Festivities Home Prints for sale

Mörköjuhlat (Monster Party) picturebook / Tammi Publishers

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Children’s book Picture book +6
Mörköjuhlat (Monster Party) picturebook / Tammi Publishers

Written & illustrated by Satu Kettunen

Children’s book Picture book Adventure Children Emotions Festivities Home Prints for sale
Mörköjuhlat (Monster Party) picturebook / Tammi Publishers

Written & illustrated by Satu Kettunen

Children’s book Picture book Adventure Children Emotions Festivities Home Prints for sale
Mörköjuhlat (Monster Party) picturebook / Tammi Publishers

Written & illustrated by Satu Kettunen

Children’s book Picture book Adventure Children Emotions Festivities Home Prints for sale
Mörköjuhlat (Monster Party) picturebook / Tammi Publishers

Written & illustrated by Satu Kettunen

Children’s book Picture book Adventure Children Emotions Festivities Home Prints for sale
Picturebook / Tammi Publishers

Poetic accordion book about baby’s great journey into this world.

Written by Kaisa Happonen

Illustrated by Satu Kettunen

Children’s book Concept Cover art Picture book Adventure Children People Prints for sale

Picturebook / Tammi Publishers

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Children’s book Concept +6
Picturebook / Tammi Publishers

Poetic accordion book about baby’s great journey into this world.

Written by Kaisa Happonen

Illustrated by Satu Kettunen

Children’s book Concept Cover art Picture book Adventure Children People Prints for sale
Picturebook / Tammi Publishers

Poetic accordion book about baby’s great journey into this world.

Written by Kaisa Happonen

Illustrated by Satu Kettunen

Children’s book Concept Cover art Picture book Adventure Children People Prints for sale
Picturebook / Tammi Publishers

Poetic accordion book about baby’s great journey into this world.

Written by Kaisa Happonen

Illustrated by Satu Kettunen

Children’s book Concept Cover art Picture book Adventure Children People Prints for sale
Picturebook / Tammi Publishers

Poetic accordion book about baby’s great journey into this world.

Written by Kaisa Happonen

Illustrated by Satu Kettunen

Children’s book Concept Cover art Picture book Adventure Children People Prints for sale
Editorial illustration / Aurora magazine

Editorial illustrations with the title ”Future university”

Editorial Journalism Accessibility People Science and technology Society Work

Editorial illustration / Aurora magazine

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Editorial Journalism +5
Editorial illustration / Aurora magazine

Editorial illustrations with the title ”Future university”

Editorial Journalism Accessibility People Science and technology Society Work
Cover and editorial illustrations / Helsinki Cathedral Parish

Cover and editorial illustrations for the Christmas edition of Katedraali magazine.

Editorial Journalism Accessibility Christmas City Holidays People Spirituality

Cover and editorial illustrations / Helsinki Cathedral Parish

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Editorial Journalism +6
Cover and editorial illustrations / Helsinki Cathedral Parish

Cover and editorial illustrations for the Christmas edition of Katedraali magazine.

Editorial Journalism Accessibility Christmas City Holidays People Spirituality
Cover and editorial illustrations / Helsinki Cathedral Parish

Cover and editorial illustrations for the Christmas edition of Katedraali magazine.

Editorial Journalism Accessibility Christmas City Holidays People Spirituality
Cover and editorial illustrations / Helsinki Cathedral Parish

Cover and editorial illustrations for the Christmas edition of Katedraali magazine.

Editorial Journalism Accessibility Christmas City Holidays People Spirituality
Illustrations for article series / Meidän perhe magazine

Illustrations for an article series on personal stories about parenthood.

Editorial Journalism Children Emotions Family Home People Wellbeing

Illustrations for article series / Meidän perhe magazine

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Editorial Journalism +6
Illustrations for article series / Meidän perhe magazine

Illustrations for an article series on personal stories about parenthood.

Editorial Journalism Children Emotions Family Home People Wellbeing
Illustrations for article series / Meidän perhe magazine

Illustrations for an article series on personal stories about parenthood.

Editorial Journalism Children Emotions Family Home People Wellbeing
Illustrations for article series / Meidän perhe magazine

Illustrations for an article series on personal stories about parenthood.

Editorial Journalism Children Emotions Family Home People Wellbeing
Illustrations for article series / Meidän perhe magazine

Illustrations for an article series on personal stories about parenthood.

Editorial Journalism Children Emotions Family Home People Wellbeing
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Paper product Branding Cover art Concept Pattern Picture book Children’s book Editorial Marketing Organizational communication Packaging Accessible digital publication Event concept-design Illustrative art Journalism Poster Spirituality Abstract People Children Folklore Social and health care City Animals Family Nature Adventure Science and technology Emotions Fashion Work Home Society Sport Wellbeing Inclusivity Accessibility Holidays Christmas Festivities Arts and Culture Available for Licensing Prints for sale