Matti Pikkujämsä (b. 1976) has worked as a freelance illustrator and artist since 1999. He works between art and illustration, making free paintings and drawings in addition to commissions. He has illustrated twenty children’s books, book covers and magazines, for example Helsingin Sanomat. In addition to publications, he has also designed textiles. He has been awarded the Rudolf Koivu Award and the State Art Award, and was chosen Illustrator of the Year in 2019.