"My great-grandmother was a milliner in Northern Finland. I followed her path when I graduated as a dressmaker and a designer – I worked as an designer in the hat factory Fredriksson for a few years. Then I moved on to children's wear, designing for Reima-Tutta and Seppälä for the next years. I love colours and patterns, and I could play with them as much as I liked! 

My grandad was a photographer, as were his four children. I got infatuated with the visual storytelling as well. I started studying graphic design and visual culture, graduating as an MA from the Aalto University in 2014.

 I have also carried on my dressmaking skills  by making a craft book (published by Tammi) and designing craft models for craft journal Novita. My graphic design references you can see on my other webpage Suunnittelustudio Pippuriina.

 

Illustrating for children is my main ambition, and I got a grant for illustrating my own story "Paavo Pöpö etsii sydänystävää" (BOD, 2022).

On my left hand I run the everyday life on a farm in a small village in Satakunta, where have a summer cafe in an old horse carriage and take care of my three lovely sons (sometimes also my husband)... 

As an illustrator I enjoy new projects and the challenges they bring. Every project is a chance learn new things about the world."​​