Johis
@johannatarkela.com
Finnish illustrator in the UK 🌸 All human made art 🌸 Clients: HarperCollins, Macmillan, Smithsonian, Scholastic, Purina & more 🌸
✉️ [email protected] (@johisart)
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Johis
@johannatarkela.com
· Oct 21
Hey there! I'm Johanna/Johis, a full-time illustrator specializing in realism and nature themed subjects. 🌸🦊
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🫠 been sick twice this month and in between those had a persistent allergy triggered cough too so November's been fun so far. Suspect the first one was flu and the second one maybe good old covid. Can I be done nowwww
November 19, 2025 at 9:51 AM
🫠 been sick twice this month and in between those had a persistent allergy triggered cough too so November's been fun so far. Suspect the first one was flu and the second one maybe good old covid. Can I be done nowwww
A painting commission I recently finished for @tiv.bsky.social ! What'd be better than a sunset scene with some pretty backlight *u*
November 10, 2025 at 3:37 PM
A painting commission I recently finished for @tiv.bsky.social ! What'd be better than a sunset scene with some pretty backlight *u*
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New Moon 🌕🌑 A piece for my ongoing series “A Starry Place”, where I explore spaces meaningful and nostalgic to me!!
November 10, 2025 at 1:54 PM
New Moon 🌕🌑 A piece for my ongoing series “A Starry Place”, where I explore spaces meaningful and nostalgic to me!!
Huh, I assume the Pokémon card illustration contest is not happening this year even though usually it's every 2 years so it should be time, wonder if all the AI stuff put them off last time 8')
November 10, 2025 at 11:59 AM
Huh, I assume the Pokémon card illustration contest is not happening this year even though usually it's every 2 years so it should be time, wonder if all the AI stuff put them off last time 8')
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I like how some birds look like adorable cute cutesy fluffballs ✨but also they have Eldritch abomination feet 😈
November 5, 2025 at 12:31 PM
I like how some birds look like adorable cute cutesy fluffballs ✨but also they have Eldritch abomination feet 😈
this this this this 👇
My life changed when I started following the advice "instead of finding a style you love, find a process you love"
October 10, 2025 at 1:13 PM
this this this this 👇
One of the most extensive paintings I've ever done, two covers in one even! A lot of hours, planning and detail went into this. So much greeeen!
This is for Treecer's newest board games, already fully funded on the first day, if you want a copy have a look :D
www.kickstarter.com/projects/mar...
This is for Treecer's newest board games, already fully funded on the first day, if you want a copy have a look :D
www.kickstarter.com/projects/mar...
October 9, 2025 at 4:13 PM
One of the most extensive paintings I've ever done, two covers in one even! A lot of hours, planning and detail went into this. So much greeeen!
This is for Treecer's newest board games, already fully funded on the first day, if you want a copy have a look :D
www.kickstarter.com/projects/mar...
This is for Treecer's newest board games, already fully funded on the first day, if you want a copy have a look :D
www.kickstarter.com/projects/mar...
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In the still of the night
September 11, 2025 at 5:53 AM
In the still of the night
Got to do another Polish Warrior Cats cover recently, this time a novella, 'Mothwing's Secret'. Here's the final cover and the full spread!
AD by @missdako.bsky.social , published by Nowa Baśń ✨
AD by @missdako.bsky.social , published by Nowa Baśń ✨
September 3, 2025 at 12:59 PM
Got to do another Polish Warrior Cats cover recently, this time a novella, 'Mothwing's Secret'. Here's the final cover and the full spread!
AD by @missdako.bsky.social , published by Nowa Baśń ✨
AD by @missdako.bsky.social , published by Nowa Baśń ✨
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In my quest to (slowly) collect badges of all Reyna versions, I now have one for the sergal version! This one has been drawn by @johannatarkela.com :D
August 24, 2025 at 1:30 PM
In my quest to (slowly) collect badges of all Reyna versions, I now have one for the sergal version! This one has been drawn by @johannatarkela.com :D
Ohh lots of new followers this week. Hello!
Here's some new art I haven't posted yet but which got revealed recently on their new website, I did a full page/wallpaper illustration for the Finnish Kids' Forest Trip Day by University of Helsinki last year.
Here's some new art I haven't posted yet but which got revealed recently on their new website, I did a full page/wallpaper illustration for the Finnish Kids' Forest Trip Day by University of Helsinki last year.
August 2, 2025 at 7:39 PM
Ohh lots of new followers this week. Hello!
Here's some new art I haven't posted yet but which got revealed recently on their new website, I did a full page/wallpaper illustration for the Finnish Kids' Forest Trip Day by University of Helsinki last year.
Here's some new art I haven't posted yet but which got revealed recently on their new website, I did a full page/wallpaper illustration for the Finnish Kids' Forest Trip Day by University of Helsinki last year.
Bit of a personal vent post but urgh. Why is anticipatory grief the worst. I'm running out of time with my cat who I've had for 12 years, pretty much since I moved to the UK. He's not even gone yet but we know it's imminent after a few recent urgent vet visits and I'm already shattered lmaoo
July 22, 2025 at 3:43 PM
Bit of a personal vent post but urgh. Why is anticipatory grief the worst. I'm running out of time with my cat who I've had for 12 years, pretty much since I moved to the UK. He's not even gone yet but we know it's imminent after a few recent urgent vet visits and I'm already shattered lmaoo
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This little pirate had six of her teeth pulled earlier this month and needs to have five more removed next month due to periodontitis, effectively draining our savings almost completely!
If you're in a place where you'd be able and willing to help, I'll leave a bunch of links down below! ❤️❤️❤️
If you're in a place where you'd be able and willing to help, I'll leave a bunch of links down below! ❤️❤️❤️
June 26, 2025 at 9:15 PM
This little pirate had six of her teeth pulled earlier this month and needs to have five more removed next month due to periodontitis, effectively draining our savings almost completely!
If you're in a place where you'd be able and willing to help, I'll leave a bunch of links down below! ❤️❤️❤️
If you're in a place where you'd be able and willing to help, I'll leave a bunch of links down below! ❤️❤️❤️
Ooo helloo. I am alive! Just been a hectic year so far with work, medical stuff (for myself and others - including my super senior cat who has been needing my attention a lot)
I put a timer on social media, and turns out I kind of drifted off from it pretty well and didn't miss it that much.
I put a timer on social media, and turns out I kind of drifted off from it pretty well and didn't miss it that much.
June 19, 2025 at 2:57 PM
Ooo helloo. I am alive! Just been a hectic year so far with work, medical stuff (for myself and others - including my super senior cat who has been needing my attention a lot)
I put a timer on social media, and turns out I kind of drifted off from it pretty well and didn't miss it that much.
I put a timer on social media, and turns out I kind of drifted off from it pretty well and didn't miss it that much.
I recently worked on another upcoming board game by Treecer, here's some art from it! Concepts and the animals are by me, gorgeous backgrounds by Joey Pool and Keen Art. What a fun project to work on, we aimed to imitate Ghibli style with the style and I think it came out great! :D
April 23, 2025 at 6:18 PM
I recently worked on another upcoming board game by Treecer, here's some art from it! Concepts and the animals are by me, gorgeous backgrounds by Joey Pool and Keen Art. What a fun project to work on, we aimed to imitate Ghibli style with the style and I think it came out great! :D
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FINALLY I can post the french Cancan on Bluesky!!
March 11, 2025 at 1:06 PM
FINALLY I can post the french Cancan on Bluesky!!
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I can't stand bullies. President Zelensky is now trying to stand up against two of them. We should have his back. #SlavaUkraïni
February 28, 2025 at 6:49 PM
I can't stand bullies. President Zelensky is now trying to stand up against two of them. We should have his back. #SlavaUkraïni
Anyway, who will I see at NFC next week? I'll be in the dealer's den sharing a table with @tirnu.bsky.social ! Table B17 ✨️
Also this will likely be the last international con I'll be dealing at so if you'd like to get any prints, keyrings or originals from me, come have a look! 👀
Also this will likely be the last international con I'll be dealing at so if you'd like to get any prints, keyrings or originals from me, come have a look! 👀
February 16, 2025 at 3:37 PM
Anyway, who will I see at NFC next week? I'll be in the dealer's den sharing a table with @tirnu.bsky.social ! Table B17 ✨️
Also this will likely be the last international con I'll be dealing at so if you'd like to get any prints, keyrings or originals from me, come have a look! 👀
Also this will likely be the last international con I'll be dealing at so if you'd like to get any prints, keyrings or originals from me, come have a look! 👀
You know how everyone is always saying "reminder to save your files!", I'll add to that. Remember to have a BACK UP!! I'm going away on Wednesday, with multiple deadlines on Tuesday.
Went to turn my pc on yesterday, nothing. My bf has been troubleshooting for 2 days and ruling things out.
Went to turn my pc on yesterday, nothing. My bf has been troubleshooting for 2 days and ruling things out.
February 16, 2025 at 1:46 PM
You know how everyone is always saying "reminder to save your files!", I'll add to that. Remember to have a BACK UP!! I'm going away on Wednesday, with multiple deadlines on Tuesday.
Went to turn my pc on yesterday, nothing. My bf has been troubleshooting for 2 days and ruling things out.
Went to turn my pc on yesterday, nothing. My bf has been troubleshooting for 2 days and ruling things out.
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I'm a little late doing this but I wanted to showcase all of the logos I designed in 2024!
Thank you to my clients for your support and business. If you're interested in inquiring about logo design, my rates and more examples can be found here on my website. www.thornwolf.com/logo-design
#Logo
Thank you to my clients for your support and business. If you're interested in inquiring about logo design, my rates and more examples can be found here on my website. www.thornwolf.com/logo-design
#Logo
February 12, 2025 at 8:15 PM
I'm a little late doing this but I wanted to showcase all of the logos I designed in 2024!
Thank you to my clients for your support and business. If you're interested in inquiring about logo design, my rates and more examples can be found here on my website. www.thornwolf.com/logo-design
#Logo
Thank you to my clients for your support and business. If you're interested in inquiring about logo design, my rates and more examples can be found here on my website. www.thornwolf.com/logo-design
#Logo
Clovers! Very proud of finishing this one. Based on some super cute photos of a friend's cat that just fit this painting idea I had perfectly.
Can you find any four-leaf ones? 🍀 #art
Can you find any four-leaf ones? 🍀 #art
February 8, 2025 at 5:53 PM
Clovers! Very proud of finishing this one. Based on some super cute photos of a friend's cat that just fit this painting idea I had perfectly.
Can you find any four-leaf ones? 🍀 #art
Can you find any four-leaf ones? 🍀 #art
Got some shiny new merch in the mail today!
February 8, 2025 at 12:28 PM
Got some shiny new merch in the mail today!
Throwback thursday, a painting I did in 2017 inspired by the song Dust Clears by Clean Bandit! One of my favourite songs back then, and probably one of the only coyotes I've painted.
February 6, 2025 at 8:42 PM
Throwback thursday, a painting I did in 2017 inspired by the song Dust Clears by Clean Bandit! One of my favourite songs back then, and probably one of the only coyotes I've painted.
Making some A6 size originals for NFC, here's a couple I've finished so far!
February 2, 2025 at 5:49 PM
Making some A6 size originals for NFC, here's a couple I've finished so far!