Suvi Suitiala
Hi! My name is Suvi Suitiala (she/her). I love illustrating people, especially women, cigarettes, flowers, beautiful furniture and little knick-knacks. I use bold colors, create graphic shapes and combine flat surfaces with different textures. As an illustrator, it is important for me to understand the client's needs and goals. I love working with an AD who has a clear idea of the illustration, but I'm also happy to contribute to the design process and share my ideas.
When I’m not working, I’m all in for winter sports: I snowboard, cross country ski, take hikes and spend time at my cabin up north. In the summertime I try to figure out skateboarding.
I speak Finnish, English, some Swedish and a little bit of Spanish.
I'm open for commissions, I hope to hear from you! I'm happy to also talk about my pricing.
I’ve worked with editorial illustration, commercial illustration, pattern design and events' visual identities. I work digitally, which makes my illustration process very flexible: I can adjust and modify my work quickly and easily. Depending on the project, I can work within a strict schedule if necessary. My illustrations are lively, expressive and modern.
The New York Times, Sanoma, Terveystalo, Hakola, R-Collection, Finnish Design Shop, Franckly, Pyhä Ski Resort, Slow Down Studio, Grafia Ry, Finnair, TEHY, SOLO Magazine, Finnish Illustration Association.
August things / personal project
August things / personal project
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August things / personal project
Editorial illustration / The New York Times
Illustration for an NYT Well article ‘‘The Surprising benefits of Exercising in the Heat’’.
Editorial illustration / The New York Times
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Illustrations for research on Finnish illustration industry / Kuvittajat Ry
Illustrations for research on Finnish illustration industry / Kuvittajat Ry
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Illustrations for research on Finnish illustration industry / Kuvittajat Ry
Illustrations for research on Finnish illustration industry / Kuvittajat Ry
Editorial illustration / The New York Times
Illustration for an NYT Well article ‘‘How Good Is Exercise That Feels Effortless?’’.
Editorial illustration / The New York Times
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Cherry Blossom Season / personal project
Cherry Blossom Season / personal project
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Event illustration / Solina Sessions
Visual identity for a cheerful freeski and snowboard event held in Ruka Ski Resort.
Event illustration / Solina Sessions
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Editorial illustration / SOLO Magazine
Portrait of Right Side Coffee’s coffee farmer for SOLO Magazine.
Editorial illustration / SOLO Magazine
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Portraits I–V / personal project
Series of portraits.
Portraits I–V / personal project
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Portraits I–V / personal project
Series of portraits.
Portraits I–V / personal project
Series of portraits.
Portraits I–V / personal project
Series of portraits.
Portraits I–V / personal project
Series of portraits.
Event illustration / Grafia Ry
Illustration for Grafia’s Spring event.
Event illustration / Grafia Ry
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Melba blanket / SlowDown Studio
My design was selected as one of twelve winners of the 2021 Slowdown Art Comp and now it’s been weaved into a blanket!
Melba blanket / SlowDown Studio
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Melba blanket / SlowDown Studio
My design was selected as one of twelve winners of the 2021 Slowdown Art Comp and now it’s been weaved into a blanket!
Melba blanket / SlowDown Studio
My design was selected as one of twelve winners of the 2021 Slowdown Art Comp and now it’s been weaved into a blanket!
Editorial illustration / Image Magazine
Illustrations for Image Magazine’s article about the decision on not to have kids.
Editorial illustration / Image Magazine
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Editorial illustration / Image Magazine
Illustrations for Image Magazine’s article about the decision on not to have kids.
Editorial illustration / Image Magazine
Illustrations for Image Magazine’s article about the decision on not to have kids.
Prints and pattern / R-Collection
Prints and pattern for R-collection’s AW 22/23 collection.
Prints and pattern / R-Collection
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Prints and pattern / R-Collection
Prints and pattern for R-collection’s AW 22/23 collection.
Prints and pattern / R-Collection
Prints and pattern for R-collection’s AW 22/23 collection.
Prints and pattern / R-Collection
Prints and pattern for R-collection’s AW 22/23 collection.
Prints and pattern / R-Collection
Prints and pattern for R-collection’s AW 22/23 collection.
Prints and pattern / R-Collection
Prints and pattern for R-collection’s AW 22/23 collection.
Prints and pattern / R-Collection
Prints and pattern for R-collection’s AW 22/23 collection.
Stylebloggers Winter / Personal work
Wintery version of my Stylebloggers illustration series.
Stylebloggers Winter / Personal work
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Stylebloggers Winter / Personal work
Wintery version of my Stylebloggers illustration series.
Stylebloggers Winter / Personal work
Wintery version of my Stylebloggers illustration series.
Editorial illustration / Laine Magazine
What’s up, knitters? Illustrations for Laine Magazine’s knitting survey.
Editorial illustration / Laine Magazine
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Editorial illustration / Laine Magazine
What’s up, knitters? Illustrations for Laine Magazine’s knitting survey.