Kati Närhi
Muukalainen (The Stranger)

Working title "Someone"

Children's Publishing

Commissioned | Professional

Why did you make this work:
With this book I wanted to tell a story of two opposite personalities, who can, against preconceptions, find a common ground and a friendship. After all, every friend was once a stranger.

What materials and techniques did you use?:
Digital illustration (illustrator, procreate, photoshop) and hand-drawn textures scanned.

How were your illustrations used:
Picturebook, will be published in autumn 2024 by Etana Editions (Finland)


Commissioner Name :
Jenni Erkintalo / Etana Editions
Commissioner Company :
Etana Editions

Social Media:
instagram.com/katinarhi

Personal Website:
katinarhi.com


Currently Based:
Finland

Biography:
Kati Närhi is a Helsinki-based illustrator and cartoonist. She graduated from Aalto University in Helsinki in 2001. Her clients include The City of Helsinki, OP bank branch and many Finnish publishing companies and magazines. She has made picture books and graphic novels. Her graphic novels have been translated into French, Italian and Czech.

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