Tiina Konttila
Hi! I'm Tiina Konttila, an illustrator from Ostrobothnia who loves fun tidbits of information, history, humour and great stories. My career started with Lasten sarjisopas (S&S, 2018), a children's guide to creating comics, which I wrote and illustrated. Since then, I've been lucky to have worked on various projects, such as children's books and school materials.
I've also designed a package for crisps and the exterior of a mobile library. I'm looking forward to creating my first mural and an installation soon. I enjoy creating and hope to continue lerning and enhancing my craft. As a collaborator I am easy-going and enthusiastic.
Funny characters and humor are at the heart of what I do, but I'm interested in hearing about all kinds of projects. I work on my iPad using Procreate, and I also use Adobe software (Photoshop + inDesign) for image editing and book layouts. When schedules allow, I also do school visits and workshops based on a children's guide to creating comics that I wrote. I get excited by things easily!
S&S Publishing, WSOY Publishing, Sanoma Pro Publishing, Karisto Publishing, The Finnish National Agency for Education, Finnish Pharmacists' Association, Taffel, Edu Publishing, Municipality of Sievi, City of Nivala, Mäkelä kustannus
Mobile Library Sirppu / Municipality of Sievi
Designing the new mobile library in Sievi was a dream job that started with a couple basic wishes.
Before starting the work, I discussed with librarian Pirjo Tuomimäki and welfare director Outi Santavuori what they wanted the car to look like. There were many ideas and thoughts, but the most obvious were nature, abundance and colors.
A wide range of subjects were considered for the illustrations. Would it be a good idea to put landmarks on the sides of the car? Perhaps something that communicated Sievi’s business activities? Customers?
In the end, I thought the mobile library could be something completely new. A colorful addition that would broaden the image of the area, rather than repeating familiar themes already associated with Sievi.
Mobile Library Sirppu / Municipality of Sievi
Click to see more about the project.
Mobile Library Sirppu / Municipality of Sievi
Designing the new mobile library in Sievi was a dream job that started with a couple basic wishes.
Before starting the work, I discussed with librarian Pirjo Tuomimäki and welfare director Outi Santavuori what they wanted the car to look like. There were many ideas and thoughts, but the most obvious were nature, abundance and colors.
A wide range of subjects were considered for the illustrations. Would it be a good idea to put landmarks on the sides of the car? Perhaps something that communicated Sievi’s business activities? Customers?
In the end, I thought the mobile library could be something completely new. A colorful addition that would broaden the image of the area, rather than repeating familiar themes already associated with Sievi.
Mobile Library Sirppu / Municipality of Sievi
Designing the new mobile library in Sievi was a dream job that started with a couple basic wishes.
Before starting the work, I discussed with librarian Pirjo Tuomimäki and welfare director Outi Santavuori what they wanted the car to look like. There were many ideas and thoughts, but the most obvious were nature, abundance and colors.
A wide range of subjects were considered for the illustrations. Would it be a good idea to put landmarks on the sides of the car? Perhaps something that communicated Sievi’s business activities? Customers?
In the end, I thought the mobile library could be something completely new. A colorful addition that would broaden the image of the area, rather than repeating familiar themes already associated with Sievi.
Mobile Library Sirppu / Municipality of Sievi
Designing the new mobile library in Sievi was a dream job that started with a couple basic wishes.
Before starting the work, I discussed with librarian Pirjo Tuomimäki and welfare director Outi Santavuori what they wanted the car to look like. There were many ideas and thoughts, but the most obvious were nature, abundance and colors.
A wide range of subjects were considered for the illustrations. Would it be a good idea to put landmarks on the sides of the car? Perhaps something that communicated Sievi’s business activities? Customers?
In the end, I thought the mobile library could be something completely new. A colorful addition that would broaden the image of the area, rather than repeating familiar themes already associated with Sievi.
Mobile Library Sirppu / Municipality of Sievi
Designing the new mobile library in Sievi was a dream job that started with a couple basic wishes.
Before starting the work, I discussed with librarian Pirjo Tuomimäki and welfare director Outi Santavuori what they wanted the car to look like. There were many ideas and thoughts, but the most obvious were nature, abundance and colors.
A wide range of subjects were considered for the illustrations. Would it be a good idea to put landmarks on the sides of the car? Perhaps something that communicated Sievi’s business activities? Customers?
In the end, I thought the mobile library could be something completely new. A colorful addition that would broaden the image of the area, rather than repeating familiar themes already associated with Sievi.
Mobile Library Sirppu / Municipality of Sievi
Designing the new mobile library in Sievi was a dream job that started with a couple basic wishes.
Before starting the work, I discussed with librarian Pirjo Tuomimäki and welfare director Outi Santavuori what they wanted the car to look like. There were many ideas and thoughts, but the most obvious were nature, abundance and colors.
A wide range of subjects were considered for the illustrations. Would it be a good idea to put landmarks on the sides of the car? Perhaps something that communicated Sievi’s business activities? Customers?
In the end, I thought the mobile library could be something completely new. A colorful addition that would broaden the image of the area, rather than repeating familiar themes already associated with Sievi.
Haikaran koulun prosenttitaideprojekti / Nivalan kaupunki
Toteutin Haikaran uudelle koululle kolmeosaisen teossarjan, jonka Nivalan kaupunki tilasi prosenttitaidehankkeen puitteissa.
Muraalin, akustoivan kuvaseinän ja installaation muodostama kokonaisuus tuo upealle koululle leikkisyyttä ja iloista väriä.
Haikaran koulun prosenttitaideprojekti / Nivalan kaupunki
Click to see more about the project.
Haikaran koulun prosenttitaideprojekti / Nivalan kaupunki
Toteutin Haikaran uudelle koululle kolmeosaisen teossarjan, jonka Nivalan kaupunki tilasi prosenttitaidehankkeen puitteissa.
Muraalin, akustoivan kuvaseinän ja installaation muodostama kokonaisuus tuo upealle koululle leikkisyyttä ja iloista väriä.
Haikaran koulun prosenttitaideprojekti / Nivalan kaupunki
Toteutin Haikaran uudelle koululle kolmeosaisen teossarjan, jonka Nivalan kaupunki tilasi prosenttitaidehankkeen puitteissa.
Muraalin, akustoivan kuvaseinän ja installaation muodostama kokonaisuus tuo upealle koululle leikkisyyttä ja iloista väriä.
Haikaran koulun prosenttitaideprojekti / Nivalan kaupunki
Toteutin Haikaran uudelle koululle kolmeosaisen teossarjan, jonka Nivalan kaupunki tilasi prosenttitaidehankkeen puitteissa.
Muraalin, akustoivan kuvaseinän ja installaation muodostama kokonaisuus tuo upealle koululle leikkisyyttä ja iloista väriä.
Haikaran koulun prosenttitaideprojekti / Nivalan kaupunki
Toteutin Haikaran uudelle koululle kolmeosaisen teossarjan, jonka Nivalan kaupunki tilasi prosenttitaidehankkeen puitteissa.
Muraalin, akustoivan kuvaseinän ja installaation muodostama kokonaisuus tuo upealle koululle leikkisyyttä ja iloista väriä.
Haikaran koulun prosenttitaideprojekti / Nivalan kaupunki
Toteutin Haikaran uudelle koululle kolmeosaisen teossarjan, jonka Nivalan kaupunki tilasi prosenttitaidehankkeen puitteissa.
Muraalin, akustoivan kuvaseinän ja installaation muodostama kokonaisuus tuo upealle koululle leikkisyyttä ja iloista väriä.
Haikaran koulun prosenttitaideprojekti / Nivalan kaupunki
Toteutin Haikaran uudelle koululle kolmeosaisen teossarjan, jonka Nivalan kaupunki tilasi prosenttitaidehankkeen puitteissa.
Muraalin, akustoivan kuvaseinän ja installaation muodostama kokonaisuus tuo upealle koululle leikkisyyttä ja iloista väriä.
Haikaran koulun prosenttitaideprojekti / Nivalan kaupunki
Toteutin Haikaran uudelle koululle kolmeosaisen teossarjan, jonka Nivalan kaupunki tilasi prosenttitaidehankkeen puitteissa.
Muraalin, akustoivan kuvaseinän ja installaation muodostama kokonaisuus tuo upealle koululle leikkisyyttä ja iloista väriä.
Haikaran koulun prosenttitaideprojekti / Nivalan kaupunki
Toteutin Haikaran uudelle koululle kolmeosaisen teossarjan, jonka Nivalan kaupunki tilasi prosenttitaidehankkeen puitteissa.
Muraalin, akustoivan kuvaseinän ja installaation muodostama kokonaisuus tuo upealle koululle leikkisyyttä ja iloista väriä.
Haikaran koulun prosenttitaideprojekti / Nivalan kaupunki
Toteutin Haikaran uudelle koululle kolmeosaisen teossarjan, jonka Nivalan kaupunki tilasi prosenttitaidehankkeen puitteissa.
Muraalin, akustoivan kuvaseinän ja installaation muodostama kokonaisuus tuo upealle koululle leikkisyyttä ja iloista väriä.
Autojen Almanakka (Cars' Almanac) / S&S 2023
A children’s poetry book by Nelli Heinimo that explores emotional skills through car characters.
It was fun to combine emotions and cars – I’ve never really liked drawing cars, but this project changed that. In addition to the relatable characters, the changing seasons create a mood on each spread.
Autojen Almanakka (Cars' Almanac) / S&S 2023
Click to see more about the project.
Autojen Almanakka (Cars' Almanac) / S&S 2023
A children’s poetry book by Nelli Heinimo that explores emotional skills through car characters.
It was fun to combine emotions and cars – I’ve never really liked drawing cars, but this project changed that. In addition to the relatable characters, the changing seasons create a mood on each spread.
Autojen Almanakka (Cars' Almanac) / S&S 2023
A children’s poetry book by Nelli Heinimo that explores emotional skills through car characters.
It was fun to combine emotions and cars – I’ve never really liked drawing cars, but this project changed that. In addition to the relatable characters, the changing seasons create a mood on each spread.
Autojen Almanakka (Cars' Almanac) / S&S 2023
A children’s poetry book by Nelli Heinimo that explores emotional skills through car characters.
It was fun to combine emotions and cars – I’ve never really liked drawing cars, but this project changed that. In addition to the relatable characters, the changing seasons create a mood on each spread.
Autojen Almanakka (Cars' Almanac) / S&S 2023
A children’s poetry book by Nelli Heinimo that explores emotional skills through car characters.
It was fun to combine emotions and cars – I’ve never really liked drawing cars, but this project changed that. In addition to the relatable characters, the changing seasons create a mood on each spread.
Autojen Almanakka (Cars' Almanac) / S&S 2023
A children’s poetry book by Nelli Heinimo that explores emotional skills through car characters.
It was fun to combine emotions and cars – I’ve never really liked drawing cars, but this project changed that. In addition to the relatable characters, the changing seasons create a mood on each spread.
Kestokamut järkieväiden jäljillä / Gaudeamus 2022
Kestokamut järkieväiden jäljillä (Sustainable Buddies on the Trail of Smart Snacks), a children’s storytelling non-fiction book on sustainable food.
The authors are Maijaliisa Erkkola, Professor of Nutrition, and Riikka Pajulahti, PhD researcher in Nutrition.
Kestokamut järkieväiden jäljillä / Gaudeamus 2022
Click to see more about the project.
Kestokamut järkieväiden jäljillä / Gaudeamus 2022
Kestokamut järkieväiden jäljillä (Sustainable Buddies on the Trail of Smart Snacks), a children’s storytelling non-fiction book on sustainable food.
The authors are Maijaliisa Erkkola, Professor of Nutrition, and Riikka Pajulahti, PhD researcher in Nutrition.
Kestokamut järkieväiden jäljillä / Gaudeamus 2022
Kestokamut järkieväiden jäljillä (Sustainable Buddies on the Trail of Smart Snacks), a children’s storytelling non-fiction book on sustainable food.
The authors are Maijaliisa Erkkola, Professor of Nutrition, and Riikka Pajulahti, PhD researcher in Nutrition.
Kestokamut järkieväiden jäljillä / Gaudeamus 2022
Kestokamut järkieväiden jäljillä (Sustainable Buddies on the Trail of Smart Snacks), a children’s storytelling non-fiction book on sustainable food.
The authors are Maijaliisa Erkkola, Professor of Nutrition, and Riikka Pajulahti, PhD researcher in Nutrition.
Kestokamut järkieväiden jäljillä / Gaudeamus 2022
Kestokamut järkieväiden jäljillä (Sustainable Buddies on the Trail of Smart Snacks), a children’s storytelling non-fiction book on sustainable food.
The authors are Maijaliisa Erkkola, Professor of Nutrition, and Riikka Pajulahti, PhD researcher in Nutrition.
Kestokamut järkieväiden jäljillä / Gaudeamus 2022
Kestokamut järkieväiden jäljillä (Sustainable Buddies on the Trail of Smart Snacks), a children’s storytelling non-fiction book on sustainable food.
The authors are Maijaliisa Erkkola, Professor of Nutrition, and Riikka Pajulahti, PhD researcher in Nutrition.
Kestokamut järkieväiden jäljillä / Gaudeamus 2022
Kestokamut järkieväiden jäljillä (Sustainable Buddies on the Trail of Smart Snacks), a children’s storytelling non-fiction book on sustainable food.
The authors are Maijaliisa Erkkola, Professor of Nutrition, and Riikka Pajulahti, PhD researcher in Nutrition.
Kestokamut järkieväiden jäljillä / Gaudeamus 2022
Kestokamut järkieväiden jäljillä (Sustainable Buddies on the Trail of Smart Snacks), a children’s storytelling non-fiction book on sustainable food.
The authors are Maijaliisa Erkkola, Professor of Nutrition, and Riikka Pajulahti, PhD researcher in Nutrition.
Kestokamut järkieväiden jäljillä / Gaudeamus 2022
Kestokamut järkieväiden jäljillä (Sustainable Buddies on the Trail of Smart Snacks), a children’s storytelling non-fiction book on sustainable food.
The authors are Maijaliisa Erkkola, Professor of Nutrition, and Riikka Pajulahti, PhD researcher in Nutrition.
Finnish Language Learning Materials / The Finnish National Agency for Education 2021
A collection of short stories to support Finnish language studies in primary school.
The book is edited by Päivi Heikkilä-Halttunen and was nominated for Most Beautiful Books 2021 in the category of Learning Materials.
In addition to the book, I illustrated the teachers’ online materials.
Finnish Language Learning Materials / The Finnish National Agency for Education 2021
Click to see more about the project.
Finnish Language Learning Materials / The Finnish National Agency for Education 2021
A collection of short stories to support Finnish language studies in primary school.
The book is edited by Päivi Heikkilä-Halttunen and was nominated for Most Beautiful Books 2021 in the category of Learning Materials.
In addition to the book, I illustrated the teachers’ online materials.
Finnish Language Learning Materials / The Finnish National Agency for Education 2021
A collection of short stories to support Finnish language studies in primary school.
The book is edited by Päivi Heikkilä-Halttunen and was nominated for Most Beautiful Books 2021 in the category of Learning Materials.
In addition to the book, I illustrated the teachers’ online materials.
Finnish Language Learning Materials / The Finnish National Agency for Education 2021
A collection of short stories to support Finnish language studies in primary school.
The book is edited by Päivi Heikkilä-Halttunen and was nominated for Most Beautiful Books 2021 in the category of Learning Materials.
In addition to the book, I illustrated the teachers’ online materials.
Finnish Language Learning Materials / The Finnish National Agency for Education 2021
A collection of short stories to support Finnish language studies in primary school.
The book is edited by Päivi Heikkilä-Halttunen and was nominated for Most Beautiful Books 2021 in the category of Learning Materials.
In addition to the book, I illustrated the teachers’ online materials.
Finnish Language Learning Materials / The Finnish National Agency for Education 2021
A collection of short stories to support Finnish language studies in primary school.
The book is edited by Päivi Heikkilä-Halttunen and was nominated for Most Beautiful Books 2021 in the category of Learning Materials.
In addition to the book, I illustrated the teachers’ online materials.
Finnish Language Learning Materials / The Finnish National Agency for Education 2021
A collection of short stories to support Finnish language studies in primary school.
The book is edited by Päivi Heikkilä-Halttunen and was nominated for Most Beautiful Books 2021 in the category of Learning Materials.
In addition to the book, I illustrated the teachers’ online materials.
Finnish Language Learning Materials / The Finnish National Agency for Education 2021
A collection of short stories to support Finnish language studies in primary school.
The book is edited by Päivi Heikkilä-Halttunen and was nominated for Most Beautiful Books 2021 in the category of Learning Materials.
In addition to the book, I illustrated the teachers’ online materials.
Finnish Language Learning Materials / The Finnish National Agency for Education 2021
A collection of short stories to support Finnish language studies in primary school.
The book is edited by Päivi Heikkilä-Halttunen and was nominated for Most Beautiful Books 2021 in the category of Learning Materials.
In addition to the book, I illustrated the teachers’ online materials.
Finnish Language Learning Materials / The Finnish National Agency for Education 2021
A collection of short stories to support Finnish language studies in primary school.
The book is edited by Päivi Heikkilä-Halttunen and was nominated for Most Beautiful Books 2021 in the category of Learning Materials.
In addition to the book, I illustrated the teachers’ online materials.
Finnish Language Learning Materials / The Finnish National Agency for Education 2021
A collection of short stories to support Finnish language studies in primary school.
The book is edited by Päivi Heikkilä-Halttunen and was nominated for Most Beautiful Books 2021 in the category of Learning Materials.
In addition to the book, I illustrated the teachers’ online materials.
Finnish Language Learning Materials / The Finnish National Agency for Education 2021
A collection of short stories to support Finnish language studies in primary school.
The book is edited by Päivi Heikkilä-Halttunen and was nominated for Most Beautiful Books 2021 in the category of Learning Materials.
In addition to the book, I illustrated the teachers’ online materials.
Finnish Language Learning Materials / The Finnish National Agency for Education 2021
A collection of short stories to support Finnish language studies in primary school.
The book is edited by Päivi Heikkilä-Halttunen and was nominated for Most Beautiful Books 2021 in the category of Learning Materials.
In addition to the book, I illustrated the teachers’ online materials.
Finnish Language Learning Materials / The Finnish National Agency for Education 2021
A collection of short stories to support Finnish language studies in primary school.
The book is edited by Päivi Heikkilä-Halttunen and was nominated for Most Beautiful Books 2021 in the category of Learning Materials.
In addition to the book, I illustrated the teachers’ online materials.
Finnish Language Learning Materials / The Finnish National Agency for Education 2021
A collection of short stories to support Finnish language studies in primary school.
The book is edited by Päivi Heikkilä-Halttunen and was nominated for Most Beautiful Books 2021 in the category of Learning Materials.
In addition to the book, I illustrated the teachers’ online materials.
Finnish Language Learning Materials / The Finnish National Agency for Education 2021
A collection of short stories to support Finnish language studies in primary school.
The book is edited by Päivi Heikkilä-Halttunen and was nominated for Most Beautiful Books 2021 in the category of Learning Materials.
In addition to the book, I illustrated the teachers’ online materials.
Finnish Language Learning Materials / The Finnish National Agency for Education 2021
A collection of short stories to support Finnish language studies in primary school.
The book is edited by Päivi Heikkilä-Halttunen and was nominated for Most Beautiful Books 2021 in the category of Learning Materials.
In addition to the book, I illustrated the teachers’ online materials.
Finnish Language Learning Materials / The Finnish National Agency for Education 2021
A collection of short stories to support Finnish language studies in primary school.
The book is edited by Päivi Heikkilä-Halttunen and was nominated for Most Beautiful Books 2021 in the category of Learning Materials.
In addition to the book, I illustrated the teachers’ online materials.
Minä menen lääkäriin / WSOY Publishing 2023
Written by Salla Salmela, the book Minä menen lääkäriin (I’m Going to the Doctor) aims to take away the fear of going to the doctor and to familiarize children with the examinations that take place there.
The illustrations are meant to be relaxed, but the instruments in the pictures are recognizable.
Minä menen lääkäriin / WSOY Publishing 2023
Click to see more about the project.
Minä menen lääkäriin / WSOY Publishing 2023
Written by Salla Salmela, the book Minä menen lääkäriin (I’m Going to the Doctor) aims to take away the fear of going to the doctor and to familiarize children with the examinations that take place there.
The illustrations are meant to be relaxed, but the instruments in the pictures are recognizable.
Minä menen lääkäriin / WSOY Publishing 2023
Written by Salla Salmela, the book Minä menen lääkäriin (I’m Going to the Doctor) aims to take away the fear of going to the doctor and to familiarize children with the examinations that take place there.
The illustrations are meant to be relaxed, but the instruments in the pictures are recognizable.
Minä menen lääkäriin / WSOY Publishing 2023
Written by Salla Salmela, the book Minä menen lääkäriin (I’m Going to the Doctor) aims to take away the fear of going to the doctor and to familiarize children with the examinations that take place there.
The illustrations are meant to be relaxed, but the instruments in the pictures are recognizable.
Minä menen lääkäriin / WSOY Publishing 2023
Written by Salla Salmela, the book Minä menen lääkäriin (I’m Going to the Doctor) aims to take away the fear of going to the doctor and to familiarize children with the examinations that take place there.
The illustrations are meant to be relaxed, but the instruments in the pictures are recognizable.
Minä menen lääkäriin / WSOY Publishing 2023
Written by Salla Salmela, the book Minä menen lääkäriin (I’m Going to the Doctor) aims to take away the fear of going to the doctor and to familiarize children with the examinations that take place there.
The illustrations are meant to be relaxed, but the instruments in the pictures are recognizable.