Mirka Hokkanen

Mirka Hokkanen is a Finnish-American author, illustrator, and printmaker who creates nature-centric art and household goods with a mission to bring joy to wherever you call home. Her work is inspired by retro and Scandinavian patterns and colours, made timeless and enjoyed by animal lovers everywhere. Mirka has a deep passion for creating books for children. She loves stories with humour and heart and creates for a range of audiences, from board and picture books to graphic novels. She has two books currently published and four more scheduled for release in 2023-2024. Mirka is a versatile illustrator due to her background in fine art. She works comfortably with watercolours, digital and printmaking media. Her love for line and drawing underlies her style, no matter which media or style she uses. Her favourite subjects to illustrate are quirky animal characters.