I’m a Massachusetts-based illustrator with more than 20 years of experience in visual communication and design. Drawing on a strong design foundation, I create thoughtful, engaging illustrations that help brands, publications, and organizations communicate ideas with clarity, warmth, and personality.
I specialize in editorial and branding illustration, creating work characterized by vibrant color, clean composition, and a playful, printmaking-inspired aesthetic. As a second-generation Finnish American, I’m drawn to the beauty of simple moments, connections to nature, and visual storytelling that celebrates both the ordinary and the meaningful. These influences often find their way into my work, whether I’m illustrating a complex concept or capturing a small moment of everyday joy.
I enjoy collaborating closely with clients to understand their goals and bring their ideas to life. Whether I’m illustrating an article, developing branded visuals, or creating custom artwork, my goal is to create imagery that is both engaging and purposeful—work that not only captures attention but also strengthens the story being told.
When I’m not in the studio, you’ll usually find me exploring the outdoors, experimenting with new creative techniques, traveling, or finding inspiration in the details of everyday life.
I’d love to hear about your project. Contact me at [email protected].
Media Gallery
Illustrated book cover assignment for MATS Portfolio Club featuring colorful contemporary artwork for a publishing project. The story involves two travelers falling in love in a lush tropical location.Kristiina AlmyThis Adirondack Life magazine illustration accompanied a personal essay about a woman's lifelong connection to the Adirondacks and a chance encounter in a Schroon Lake post office that became part of her personal mythology for years afterward.Kristiina AlmySouthcoast Creameries map illustration.Kristiina AlmyEditorial illustration for 1889 Washington’s Magazine showing an ottoman with turned legs, apron sides, and cushioned top. My illustration accompanied a DIY article in the magazine.Kristiina AlmyEditorial illustration for a magazine article about creating a special space for a regular journal practice as a way to get in touch with one's feelings.Kristiina AlmyFull-page illustration and article header illustration for a mock brief for Wine Spectator, to accompany an article that explores the best-value wines from around the world, highlighting the diversity, quality, and stories behind global wine regions.Kristiina AlmyPackaging artwork for three signature flavors for Luna Creamery (a fictional gourmet ice cream brand), each inspired by a celestial body and infused with a unique, storytelling-driven concept.Kristiina AlmyIllustration created for 1859 Oregon’s Magazine. The assignment was to create a quarter-page illustration for an article about a chamber music organization based in a remote Eastern Oregon community.Kristiina AlmyFull Pour magazine illustrations for an article titled: Where Wine Meets Weed. The article explores the sensory and cultural overlap between wine and cannabis—from aroma and mouthfeel to connoisseurship and community.Kristiina AlmyCalendar illustrations featuring the theme of Adventures in Food Around the World.Kristiina Almy