About me

I’m Cami, Italian – Finnish illustrator. I work in traditional and digital media. I love painterly textures and mixing colours, but I use Procreate and Photoshop too. I see nature as an endless source of inspiration, wonders and healing. I like to use surrealism into my work and create atmospheric images that support abstract ideas. One of them is often mindfulness, a great resource for wellbeing. My wish is to uplift the viewer and raise awareness on self help techniques. I’d love to work for wellness/food/travel magazines, children books writers/publishers and brands looking for painterly repeat patterns. Graduate at Cambridge School of Art (Illustration BA). Previously, I lived in London and attended textile design courses at Central Saint Martins and painting courses in Italy. I’m open to commissions and group projects. Contact me and I’ll be happy to reply. email : info@camiruohonen.com

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• Hello ! I am an illustrator with a children book idea, I am having issues with the writing, any writers that might like to collaborate? �

Projects

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  Editorial illustrations for RoadbookMade 3 illos for this exciting-new-online travel magazine :) https://roadbook.com/article-tag/long-reads/
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  Disrupted beautyThe aim of this repeat pattern is to wrap a person in wellbeing and to trigger a conversation on sustainability.
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  Sun SalutationsIllustration inspired by “Surya Namaskar” Yoga series, the Sanskrit word for Sun Salutations.
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  Sleep aidImage inspired by an article of Frankie Magazine on sleeping tips.
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  Self discoveryThis is an editorial piece inspired by an article found on Flow Magazine titled "Learning how to think".
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  Plastic OceanPoster designed for a Greenpeace campaign. Acrylic, chalk, Adobe Photoshop.

Work history

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Editorial illustratorThe Philosophers Magazine
Jan 2021London, United KingdomFreelance
4 editorial illustrations, 2 for an article about the origin of paradox and 2 for political satire.
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Graphic designerCollana Verde
Jul 2019London, United KingdomFreelance
Branding (Logo, Banners, Posters) for an Italian brand based in London, they produce and sell top quality virgin olive oil and other nature’s goods from their land in south Italy.

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Skills

• Print Design
• Digital Illustration
• Painting
• Problem Solving
• Critical Analysis
• Textile Illustration
• Illustration
• Repeat Pattern
• Editorial Illustration
• Narrative Illustration

Education

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Illustration BA (hons) Cambridge school of Art
Sep 2017 - Jun 2020Cambridge, United Kingdom
Year 1: illustration practice, location drawing, print and process, color theory, animation basics, contextual studies Year 2: Lisbon drawing trip, book covers, editorial illustration, narrative illustration, narrative printmaking, ideas through design, debates and practices Year 3: work in the creative industries, portfolio development, repeat patterns, editorial illustration, narrative, research assignment
Foundation Diploma in Art and DesignCentral Saint Martins (UAL)
Dec 2013 - May 2016London, United Kingdom
2013: short course “screen print design for interiors” 2014: orientation in Art and Design 2015/2016: Foundation in art and design, Fashion & Textiles pathway