Heikala is a popular freelance illustrator and designer from Finland who has a degree in Graphic Design from the Lahti Institute of Design. She enjoys working on product and packaging designs, but it is her traditional work with inks and watercolours, creating art that is often influenced by Finnish and Japanese cultures, along with the in-depth sharing of her processes, that has amassed Heikala a large and growing following on social media.
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I absolutely love this book! It's an amazing art book that gives you insight on how Heikala creates and their journey as an artist. I loved how in-depth the book is. You get watercolor tutorials with pictures of every major step. Also included are lists of supplies they use, sketches, how they went ahead and put their art on various merchandise. A peek into digital artwork as well as a guide to making enamel pins. This is one of the best art books I've ever purchased and I'm so happy I did!
5.0 out of 5 stars
Awesome Book!
Reviewed in the United States on 25 September 2019
I absolutely love this book! It's an amazing art book that gives you insight on how Heikala creates and their journey as an artist. I loved how in-depth the book is. You get watercolor tutorials with pictures of every major step. Also included are lists of supplies they use, sketches, how they went ahead and put their art on various merchandise. A peek into digital artwork as well as a guide to making enamel pins. This is one of the best art books I've ever purchased and I'm so happy I did!
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14 people found this helpful
Yolanda
5.0 out of 5 starsWonderfully Made
13 May 2019 - Published on Amazon.com
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I have seen Heikala's works floating around before I finally followed her. I wish I was there during the Kickstarter. Well, fate brought me where I am today with a copy of her book straight from Amazon.
This book was worth every penny, and Heikala's way of explaining her journey had a very authentic and humble touch. She is a perfect example of how encouragement and a great foundation (quality education, supportive peers, teachers, and family, and a stable country) provide opportunities in a creative career.
Her creative process was explained thoroughly and to the point. I learned a lot!
I applaud her for all her hard work! Thank you! :)
What a thorough and interesting read. Filled with wonderful art and so many thoughts and processes. Heikala does a great job of balancing the technical, the inspirational, and the beautiful in this book.
The book looks simple enough, and while she has done even better works with more complexity, the cover is good enough to capture your attention with how it seems to hold a story... of sorts. Her art seems more leaning to storytelling in the way she renders mood and tone into the painting. Of course, like Iraville's book, she occasionally shares her thoughts and insight on her process, tools and life as an artist.
5.0 out of 5 stars
Her style is my dream
Reviewed in the United States on 5 February 2020
The book looks simple enough, and while she has done even better works with more complexity, the cover is good enough to capture your attention with how it seems to hold a story... of sorts. Her art seems more leaning to storytelling in the way she renders mood and tone into the painting. Of course, like Iraville's book, she occasionally shares her thoughts and insight on her process, tools and life as an artist.
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4 people found this helpful
Nur Schuba
5.0 out of 5 starsA beautiful addition to the library
29 April 2019 - Published on Amazon.com
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This book felt like an artwork itself. Every little detail of the book (chapter breaks, frontispiece/endpaper, selected artworks) feels like it was carefully planned.
I enjoyed the second half of the book much more. In the latter sections, the author gives some details on their workflows, tools, and choices. Learning about Heikala's art process was interesting.