Keanne van de Kreeke
Hello! I am a sensitive artist born in Holland and based in Finland since 1999. In my work, imagination gives wings to everyday life. I work as an illustrator, visual artist and in various community art projects. You can encounter my work in story books, educational materials, as well as in public places, such as the theater.
I use watercolors, acrylics, pencils, ecolines, markers and pastels in new ways. I also work digitally. Often the works start from small everyday details that the imagination elevates to another level.
My art stems from everyday life, dreams, femininity, nature and imagination, and there is always something magical about it. In my works, peace, presence and the life force emanating from nature are present. They capture a person's connection to something bigger: nature, the inner self, the course of life, time. However, there is also a hinge of shadow and outsiderness. I hope that my art brings people courage to look at things from different perspectives.
My strength is the use of different materials together (mixed media). I mainly use water-based materials but also work partly digitally. I like challenges. I have created illustrations for many smaller objects like cards, posters, books etc. as well as walls, buses and designs for solar panels. I feel often drawn to sense and emotion based projects and projects that support nature and environment.
Paletti oy, Pieni Karhu Publishing, Auraco ry, Dance Theater Hurjaruuth, Lasten Keskus, De Keure Publishing, Artus Publishing, Tammi Publishing, Sammakko oy, Toinen Keksi oy, Design Hill oy, City of Salo and the City Library, City of Somero and the City Library, Mäkelä oy, Otava Publishing, Clavis, Het Punt, Taito Magazine, Kaartje2go, Sid Hille, Nurinpäin Theater, Arts Promotion Centre Finland (Taike), Werkaandemuur, Kuvatapetti oy, Alkumaa oy, Somero Kiiruu School, Kaarina Parish, Habenu bvba, Taito Varsinais Suomi, De Vormgeverij, Sanik, Foster Home Peikonpesä, Armfelt School (Halikko), The Outdoor Association of Finland (Suomen Latu), Myllylahti oy, Soltech, Iloinen Heppu, Kvaliti oy
Animals and flowers / My project
Animals and flowers / My project
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Animals and flowers / My project
Animals and flowers / My project
Animals and flowers / My project
Animals and flowers / My project
Sewing cards / Iloinen Heppu
Sewing cards / Iloinen Heppu
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Sewing cards / Iloinen Heppu
Sewing cards / Iloinen Heppu
Sewing cards / Iloinen Heppu
Design for solar panels / Soltech, Belgium
Design for solar panels / Soltech, Belgium
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Havu and the Unknown House, with writer Veera Vähämaa
Manuscript 2023
Havu and the Unknown House, with writer Veera Vähämaa
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Havu and the Unknown House, with writer Veera Vähämaa
Manuscript 2023
Havu and the Unknown House, with writer Veera Vähämaa
Manuscript 2023
Havu and the Unknown House, with writer Veera Vähämaa
Manuscript 2023
Havu and the Unknown House, with writer Veera Vähämaa
Manuscript 2023
Investigator Muro book series / Myllylahti Oy
2020–2023
Investigator Muro book series / Myllylahti Oy
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Investigator Muro book series / Myllylahti Oy
2020–2023
Investigator Muro book series / Myllylahti Oy
2020–2023
Investigator Muro book series / Myllylahti Oy
2020–2023
Investigator Muro book series / Myllylahti Oy
2020–2023
Nature trail / Turku Christian Institute
Nature trail / Turku Christian Institute
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Nature trail / Turku Christian Institute
Cards and pins / My project
2022–2023
Cards and pins / My project
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Cards and pins / My project
2022–2023
Cards and pins / My project
2022–2023
Cards and pins / My project
2022–2023
A man who has a shelf instead of a butt / Self-published book
Book illustration for writer Hermanni Koppala’s book Mies jonka pyllyn tilalla on hylly (A man who has a shelf instead of a butt). Published by BoD.
A man who has a shelf instead of a butt / Self-published book
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A man who has a shelf instead of a butt / Self-published book
Book illustration for writer Hermanni Koppala’s book Mies jonka pyllyn tilalla on hylly (A man who has a shelf instead of a butt). Published by BoD.
A man who has a shelf instead of a butt / Self-published book
Book illustration for writer Hermanni Koppala’s book Mies jonka pyllyn tilalla on hylly (A man who has a shelf instead of a butt). Published by BoD.
A man who has a shelf instead of a butt / Self-published book
Book illustration for writer Hermanni Koppala’s book Mies jonka pyllyn tilalla on hylly (A man who has a shelf instead of a butt). Published by BoD.
Drawing series for website and billboards / Sanik (Belgium)
Drawing series for website and billboards / Sanik (Belgium)
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Drawing series for website and billboards / Sanik (Belgium)
Logo and book / Hovineidon musiikkikoulu
Commission for Hovineidon musiikkikoulu, a music school for children.
Logo and book / Hovineidon musiikkikoulu
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Logo and book / Hovineidon musiikkikoulu
Commission for Hovineidon musiikkikoulu, a music school for children.
Logo and book / Hovineidon musiikkikoulu
Commission for Hovineidon musiikkikoulu, a music school for children.
Logo and book / Hovineidon musiikkikoulu
Commission for Hovineidon musiikkikoulu, a music school for children.
Wall art / daycare Rauman pikkunorssi
Wall art / daycare Rauman pikkunorssi
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Rollercoaster, the Big Dream / Capuchina Publishing
Children’s book.
Rollercoaster, the Big Dream / Capuchina Publishing
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Rollercoaster, the Big Dream / Capuchina Publishing
Children’s book.
Rollercoaster, the Big Dream / Capuchina Publishing
Children’s book.
Suomen latu outdoor game and calendar / Suomen latu
Suomen latu outdoor game and calendar / Suomen latu
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Suomen latu outdoor game and calendar / Suomen latu
Suomen latu outdoor game and calendar / Suomen latu
Sydän 2-6 textbooks and practice books / Otava Publishing
Sydän 2-6 textbooks and practice books / Otava Publishing
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Illustration for the mobile library of Salo / City of Salo
Illustration for the mobile library of Salo / City of Salo
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