- Artist
- Children’s Book Illustrator
- Illustrator
Karoliina Toste
- Sweden
- 9 projects
Creative and multilingual illustrator and art teacher with 20+ years of experience in visual storytelling, character creation, and children’s creative education.
About
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.
- Joined July 2026
Skills· 11
Languages
- FinnishFluent
- SwedishFluent
- EnglishFluent
Industry experience
- Education
- Media & Entertainment
- Professional Services
Projects · 9
- Artist
- Children’s Book Illustrator
- Illustrator
- Artist
- Children’s Book Illustrator
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- Children’s Book Illustrator
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- Artist
- Children’s Book Illustrator
- Illustrator
- Artist
- Children’s Book Illustrator
- Illustrator
- Artist
- Children’s Book Illustrator
- Illustrator
- Artist
- Children’s Book Illustrator
- Illustrator
- Artist
- Children’s Book Illustrator
- Illustrator
Work experience· 6 roles
Designer & Business Owner · NiinaK Design Club AB, SwedenJan 2014 – Jan 2015 · 1 yr 1 mo
Created fashion and art collections. Managed concept development, illustration, and production workflows from idea to finished designs.
National Art Specialist & Project Manager (30 Schools) · Internationella Engelska Skolan, SwedenJan 2012 – Jan 2014 · 2 yrs 1 mo
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 · Brussels, BelgiumJan 2006 – Jan 2010 · 4 yrs 1 mo
Produced illustrations and mixed-media art and created ceramics. Developed characters and visual narratives for exhibitions and public-facing art projects.
Freelance Illustrator & Artist · Sweden & BelgiumJan 2006 – Present · 20 yrs 11 mos
Art & Textiles Teacher (Grades 3–12) · Gävle, Sandviken, Gothenburg, Brussels (multiple schools)Jan 2003 – Present · 23 yrs 11 mos
Ceramic & Sculpture Shop Owner · Robertsdotter Keramik AB, FuruviksparkenJan 1996 – Jan 1998 · 2 yrs 1 mo
Education· 6
Teacher Education · Stockholm University2019 – 2020
Teacher Education · Umeå University2019 – 2020
Teacher Education · University of Gävle2003 – 2006
Art School (Konstlinjen) · Gävle1994 – 1996
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