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She/Her - Why did you create 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. - How were your illustrations used?
Picturebook, will be published in autumn 2024 by Etana Editions (Finland) - What materials and techniques did you use?
Digital illustration (illustrator, procreate, photoshop) and hand-drawn textures scanned. - Was this project commissioned?
Commissioned - Commissioner Name
Jenni Erkintalo / Etana Editions - Commissioner Company
Etana Editions - Commissioner Instagram
@etanaeditions - Agent
Terhi Isomäki-Blaxall / Bonnier Rights Finland - Agent Instagram
@bonnierrightsfi - Personal Website or Portfolio Link
katinarhi.com - Instagram
@katinarhi - 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. - Where are you currently based?
Finland
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