Elina Toivonen

I like to draw and paint animals and nature. My favorite subjects have been frogs and monkeys for years.

Making art makes me feel good. Being able to create and realize yourself, as well as share your own art with others, for example in art exhibitions, is important to me.

Artworks

Love Affairs 2024 Elina Toivonen

Love Affairs

  • Year: 2024
  • Size: 50 x 70 cm
  • Art Form: Painting
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Orchids 2024 Elina Toivonen

Orchids

  • Year: 2024
  • Size: varies, the smallest is 15 x 15 cm, the biggest 24 x 25 cm
  • Art Form: Ceramics
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Eurasian Eagle Owl 2018 Elina Toivonen

Eurasian Eagle Owl

  • Year: 2018
  • Size: 95 x 64 cm
  • Art Form: Painting
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Mother's Love 2023 Elina Toivonen

Mother's Love

  • Year: 2023
  • Size: 50 x 40 cm
  • Art Form: Painting
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Gothic Romance 2025 Elina Toivonen

Gothic Romance

  • Year: 2025
  • Size: 100 x 80 cm
  • Art Form: Painting
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Warm and Soft Hug 2025 Elina Toivonen

Warm and Soft Hug

  • Year: 2025
  • Size: 45 x 60 cm
  • Art Form: Painting
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Little Monkey 2025 Elina Toivonen

Little Monkey

  • Year: 2025
  • Size: 40 x 30 cm
  • Art Form: Painting
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Little Friends 2025 Elina Toivonen

Little Friends

  • Year: 2025
  • Size: 60 x 60 cm
  • Art Form: Painting
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Buzzing in the Night 2026 Elina Toivonen

Buzzing in the Night

  • Year: 2026
  • Size: 46 x 55 cm
  • Art Form: Painting
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Old Wooden Horse 2020 Elina Toivonen

Old Wooden Horse

  • Year: 2020
  • Size: 70 x 50 cm
  • Art Form: Painting
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CV

b. 1984

Lives in Porvoo

Education

2002-2005 Preparatory studies for the textile industry, Keskuspuisto Vocational College
2001-2002 Preparatory studies, Keskuspuisto Vocational College

Art activities

2018 – Porvoo Community College Taidekat group
2019, 2024- Ateljee Eivor

Solo exhibitions

2023 Villieläimiä – Wild animals, Gallery Keltainen Apina, Porvoo

Group exhibitions

2026 Talvi (Winter), restaurant Fabriken, Porvoo
2025-2027 Art in the building fence, Taidetehdas/Art Factory, Porvoo
2025 Kukkailotulitus (Flower fireworks), restaurant Fabriken, Porvoo
2024 Värikkäät pirskeet (Colorful Party), Näsi manor, Porvoo
2023 Taidekat groups, Gallery Keltainen Apina, Porvoo
2022 Yhdessä (Together), KomBi-talo, Porvoo
2021 Kaarisilta Biennale, Villähde
2020 Art Kaarisilta, Sanomatalo, Helsinki
2020 Taidekat groups, KortteliÄssä, Porvoo
2019 Kaarisilta Biennale, Villähde
2019 Art exhibition, restaurant Verstas, Taidetehdas
2018 Lintulaudalla, Gallery Kulma, Taidetehdas, Porvoo
2014 Kaarisilta Biennale
2013 Activity Center exhibition, Kevätkumpu Library

Commissioned works

2010 Animal-themed wall hangings, Eteva administrative rooms

Memberships

Ateljee Eivor ry

Awards

2019 Kaarisilta Biennale main prize, Ateljee Eivor artists

https://www.instagram.com/ateljeeeivor/

Published: 09.03.2026