About the artist
I am a Finnish-born, currently UK based digital artist. I have been a full time freelancer since 2015 after graduating from Norwich University of the Arts with a BA in Illustration. I’m skilled in a range of styles from realism to more stylised work and enjoy creating vibrant, whimsical illustrations with a touch of fantasy!
I am heavily influenced by the natural world around us, both the creatures and environments – there’s something about all the different textures especially on animals that keeps me hooked and feeds my attention to detail.
All my art is made by me from scratch, I do not use any generative AI in my work.
I have worked with a variety of clients to create illustrations for books, board games, school books, magazine, advertising and character design.
Recent clients include LBYR, Sanoma Pro, University of Helsinki, HarperCollins, Hachette, Smithsonian, Bulletproof Brand Agency and more.
You can contact me by email at contact@johannatarkela.com or through the contact form.
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