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Creative and multilingual illustrator and art teacher with 20+ years of experience in visual storytelling, character creation, and children’s creative education. Skilled in producing engaging, age-appropriate illustrations using both traditional and digital techniques, and in developing narrative scenes for young readers. Recognized in Sweden and Belgium for artistic work, and experienced in collaborating with authors, designing characters, and delivering polished, print-ready artwork. Passionate about imaginative worlds, expressive characters, and helping students build skills in art, textiles, and visual expression.…Creative and multilingual illustrator and art teacher with 20+ years of experience in visual storytelling, character creation, and children’s creative education. Skilled in producing engaging, age-appropriate illustrations using both traditional and digital techniques, and in developing narrative scenes for young readers. Recognized in Sweden and Belgium for artistic work, and experienced in collaborating with authors, designing characters, and delivering polished, print-ready artwork. Passionate about imaginative worlds, expressive characters, and helping students build skills in art, textiles, and visual expression.

Karoliina Toste

Illustrator, Children’s Book Illustrator, Artist, +1

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Creative and multilingual illustrator and art teacher with 20+ years of experience in visual storytelling, character creation, and children’s creative education. Skilled in producing engaging, age-appropriate illustrations using both traditional and digital techniques, and in developing narrative scenes for young readers. Recognized in Sweden and Belgium for artistic work, and experienced in collaborating with authors, designing characters, and delivering polished, print-ready artwork. Passionate about imaginative worlds, expressive characters, and helping students build skills in art, textiles, and visual expression.…Creative and multilingual illustrator and art teacher with 20+ years of experience in visual storytelling, character creation, and children’s creative education. Skilled in producing engaging, age-appropriate illustrations using both traditional and digital techniques, and in developing narrative scenes for young readers. Recognized in Sweden and Belgium for artistic work, and experienced in collaborating with authors, designing characters, and delivering polished, print-ready artwork. Passionate about imaginative worlds, expressive characters, and helping students build skills in art, textiles, and visual expression.

Available to hire

Creative and multilingual illustrator and art teacher with 20+ years of experience in visual storytelling, character creation, and children’s creative education. Skilled in producing engaging, age-appropriate illustrations using both traditional and digital techniques, and in developing narrative scenes for young readers.

Recognized in Sweden and Belgium for artistic work, and experienced in collaborating with authors, designing characters, and delivering polished, print-ready artwork. Passionate about imaginative worlds, expressive characters, and helping students build skills in art, textiles, and visual expression.

Skills

Character Design

Illustration

Book Illustration

Freehand Digital Illustration

Fantasy Illustration

Experience Level

Character Design

Expert

Illustration

Expert

Book Illustration

Expert

Freehand Digital Illustration

Expert

Fantasy Illustration

Expert

Surface Pattern Design

Intermediate

Editorial Illustration

Intermediate

Intermediate

Intermediate

Intermediate

Intermediate

Language

Finnish

Fluent

Swedish

Fluent

English

Fluent

Work Experience

Designer & Business Owner at NiinaK Design Club AB, Sweden

January 1, 2014 - January 1, 2015

Created fashion and art collections. Managed concept development, illustration, and production workflows from idea to finished designs.

National Art Specialist & Project Manager (30 Schools) at Internationella Engelska Skolan, Sweden

January 1, 2012 - January 1, 2014

Oversaw national art initiatives and creative standards across all IES schools. Managed projects and ensured consistent quality of creative teaching resources and practices at scale.

Illustrator & Artist at Brussels, Belgium

January 1, 2006 - January 1, 2010

Produced illustrations and mixed-media art and created ceramics. Developed characters and visual narratives for exhibitions and public-facing art projects.

Freelance Illustrator & Artist at Sweden & Belgium

January 1, 2006 - Present

Created illustrations, character designs, and narrative scenes for children and youth. Worked on logos, tattoos, mascots, and wall murals; designed comic books and visual storytelling projects. Produced children’s rain-gear fashion collection designs and print patterns. Sold artwork in Sweden and Belgium and received recognition from art critics and newspapers; completed commissioned work including painting competitions and public/private commissions (e.g., for a church). Planned and curated exhibitions for personnel and student work, and delivered client-ready artwork with revisions. Used Adobe tools, Procreate, and AI-assisted concept development to produce polished, print-ready deliverables.

Art & Textiles Teacher (Grades 3–12) at Gävle, Sandviken, Gothenburg, Brussels (multiple schools)

January 1, 2003 - Present

Taught art, textiles, and creative design to students aged 9–18 across several schools, including Sofiedalskolan, Internationella Engelska Skolan (Gävle & Gothenburg), Björksätraskolan, and Scandinavian School of Brussels. Developed age-appropriate projects focused on storytelling, visual expression, form, color, and pattern fundamentals. Built interdisciplinary art modules using traditional and digital techniques; mentored students in conceptual thinking and illustration. Planned and curated student exhibitions.

Ceramic & Sculpture Shop Owner at Robertsdotter Keramik AB, Furuviksparken

January 1, 1996 - January 1, 1998

Produced ceramic sculptures for a national amusement park & zoo. Designed themed public-space artwork and characters for installations and visitor experiences.