Mari Ahokoivu
@ahokoivu.bsky.social
A Finnish illustrator and a comic artist. Based in Copenhagen, Denmark. she/her. Writes (or tries to) in English, Finnish, Danish & French. https://linktr.ee/ahokoivu
I've started a new webcomic about libraries and books! It's called Find Me at the Library --> atthelibrary.substack.com
You can read the comics directly from the website or subscribe to get it directly in you inbox.
The comic was made with the support from the Arts Promotion Centre Finland.
You can read the comics directly from the website or subscribe to get it directly in you inbox.
The comic was made with the support from the Arts Promotion Centre Finland.
October 27, 2025 at 2:42 PM
I've started a new webcomic about libraries and books! It's called Find Me at the Library --> atthelibrary.substack.com
You can read the comics directly from the website or subscribe to get it directly in you inbox.
The comic was made with the support from the Arts Promotion Centre Finland.
You can read the comics directly from the website or subscribe to get it directly in you inbox.
The comic was made with the support from the Arts Promotion Centre Finland.
Got my copies of the @kushkomikss.bsky.social komikss anthology Mythbústers! It looks great, I'm so happy to be included!
My story is about Deaths last day of work. They, naturally, go by skies.
cover by Cecilia Vårhed
My story is about Deaths last day of work. They, naturally, go by skies.
cover by Cecilia Vårhed
October 16, 2025 at 10:22 AM
Got my copies of the @kushkomikss.bsky.social komikss anthology Mythbústers! It looks great, I'm so happy to be included!
My story is about Deaths last day of work. They, naturally, go by skies.
cover by Cecilia Vårhed
My story is about Deaths last day of work. They, naturally, go by skies.
cover by Cecilia Vårhed
A tiny self-portrait (gouache study).
February 18, 2025 at 6:27 PM
A tiny self-portrait (gouache study).
Hyvästelin sarjakuvablogit viimeisessä postauksessa. Samalla siivosin blogia niin, että se on valmis arkistoitavaksi. Yhden aikakauden loppu, vaikka enhän mä ole blogia päivittänyt moneen vuoteen.
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February 11, 2025 at 9:58 AM
Hyvästelin sarjakuvablogit viimeisessä postauksessa. Samalla siivosin blogia niin, että se on valmis arkistoitavaksi. Yhden aikakauden loppu, vaikka enhän mä ole blogia päivittänyt moneen vuoteen.
ahokoivu.sarjakuvablogit.com/2025/02/10/h...
ahokoivu.sarjakuvablogit.com/2025/02/10/h...
Another little skeleton painting. I'm having a lots of fun trying to figure out how to use gouache paints. I'm also, as you might have noticed, been very inspired by Hugo Simberg's art again.
January 22, 2025 at 6:05 PM
Another little skeleton painting. I'm having a lots of fun trying to figure out how to use gouache paints. I'm also, as you might have noticed, been very inspired by Hugo Simberg's art again.
I can still celebrate the New Year's, right?
I'm not right at home with vector graphics, but I have to admit that they are fun to play around with. Here's a happy little lizard that I made with Adobe Illustrator.
I'm not right at home with vector graphics, but I have to admit that they are fun to play around with. Here's a happy little lizard that I made with Adobe Illustrator.
January 17, 2025 at 11:37 AM
I can still celebrate the New Year's, right?
I'm not right at home with vector graphics, but I have to admit that they are fun to play around with. Here's a happy little lizard that I made with Adobe Illustrator.
I'm not right at home with vector graphics, but I have to admit that they are fun to play around with. Here's a happy little lizard that I made with Adobe Illustrator.
A little gouache & colour pencils painting with appropriate washi tape. I'm still very unsure when I paint with gouache, and might have overworked this one, but with every painting I learn more.
January 16, 2025 at 6:06 PM
A little gouache & colour pencils painting with appropriate washi tape. I'm still very unsure when I paint with gouache, and might have overworked this one, but with every painting I learn more.
I found this drawing of me and my boyfriend while flipping through an old sketchbook. No idea what's going on or why I've decided to draw him behind the couch, but I guess that's just part of the charm of keeping your old sketchbooks.
May 25, 2024 at 11:53 AM
I found this drawing of me and my boyfriend while flipping through an old sketchbook. No idea what's going on or why I've decided to draw him behind the couch, but I guess that's just part of the charm of keeping your old sketchbooks.
When I think of silent comics, Jason is always the first to come to my mind. I would love to know of any silent web comics or of recently published ones.
December 28, 2023 at 10:51 AM
When I think of silent comics, Jason is always the first to come to my mind. I would love to know of any silent web comics or of recently published ones.
I got a horrible cough today so had to sadly skip the Helsinki book fair today. It was supposed to be my shopping day, but luckily I have no self-control and already bought nine books (Goethe color theory is missing from the pile). I guess I know what I'll be doing the rest of the day 📚📖👓
October 28, 2023 at 11:11 AM
I got a horrible cough today so had to sadly skip the Helsinki book fair today. It was supposed to be my shopping day, but luckily I have no self-control and already bought nine books (Goethe color theory is missing from the pile). I guess I know what I'll be doing the rest of the day 📚📖👓
Helsingin kirjamessut! Olen Laura Ertimon kanssa haastattelussa Mikä mahti -kirjan tiimoilta To 26.10. 11-11:30 Into kustannuksen osastolla ja Pe 27.10. 12-12:30 Kumpula-lavalla.
October 25, 2023 at 8:50 PM
Helsingin kirjamessut! Olen Laura Ertimon kanssa haastattelussa Mikä mahti -kirjan tiimoilta To 26.10. 11-11:30 Into kustannuksen osastolla ja Pe 27.10. 12-12:30 Kumpula-lavalla.
Tänään keskiviikkona Helsingissä Rosebud Sivullisessa juttelemassa (ja juhlistamassa) Laura Ertimon ja minun uusinta kirjaa "Mikä mahti! — Lotta ja Kasper luonnon puolella". Tervetuloa!
October 25, 2023 at 6:59 AM
Tänään keskiviikkona Helsingissä Rosebud Sivullisessa juttelemassa (ja juhlistamassa) Laura Ertimon ja minun uusinta kirjaa "Mikä mahti! — Lotta ja Kasper luonnon puolella". Tervetuloa!
What movie are you going to watch next? I, as the witches in Häxor går på bio book, are going to be spending this evening with some cozy horror movies (would love to hear some recommendations for horror movies, especially from Asia) 🦇🍿🖤
October 12, 2023 at 5:23 PM
What movie are you going to watch next? I, as the witches in Häxor går på bio book, are going to be spending this evening with some cozy horror movies (would love to hear some recommendations for horror movies, especially from Asia) 🦇🍿🖤
I've run out of copies of the US version of my graphic novel OKSI, I should maybe see if I could get some more from the publisher before it's sold out (it's most likely not even close of being sold out, I'm just trying to create urgency) www.levinequerido.com/oksi
October 12, 2023 at 10:22 AM
I've run out of copies of the US version of my graphic novel OKSI, I should maybe see if I could get some more from the publisher before it's sold out (it's most likely not even close of being sold out, I'm just trying to create urgency) www.levinequerido.com/oksi
Trying to get back to work after the lovely LICAF & seeing lovely sights in England, I feel like I'm not ready to stop partying with comics people (picture related).
October 12, 2023 at 10:18 AM
Trying to get back to work after the lovely LICAF & seeing lovely sights in England, I feel like I'm not ready to stop partying with comics people (picture related).
I have a new kid's comic coming out next month! (only in Finnish, though)
October 10, 2023 at 9:16 AM
I have a new kid's comic coming out next month! (only in Finnish, though)