Eeva Nikunen
@eevanikunen.bsky.social
Painter of cats & curiosities 🌝
• Artist, illustrator, cat mom | Oil & gouache
• Artist, illustrator, cat mom | Oil & gouache
‘The Universe in your Eye’
Oil on canvas, 30x30cm.
My latest oil painting is part of a cat themed group show where a portion of the proceeds will go to help homeless shelter cats here in Finland.🐾
Oil on canvas, 30x30cm.
My latest oil painting is part of a cat themed group show where a portion of the proceeds will go to help homeless shelter cats here in Finland.🐾
September 1, 2025 at 5:47 PM
‘The Universe in your Eye’
Oil on canvas, 30x30cm.
My latest oil painting is part of a cat themed group show where a portion of the proceeds will go to help homeless shelter cats here in Finland.🐾
Oil on canvas, 30x30cm.
My latest oil painting is part of a cat themed group show where a portion of the proceeds will go to help homeless shelter cats here in Finland.🐾
✨ Angel Cat ✨
Graphite and a bit of gold acrylic.🌝
Graphite and a bit of gold acrylic.🌝
July 16, 2025 at 3:35 AM
✨ Angel Cat ✨
Graphite and a bit of gold acrylic.🌝
Graphite and a bit of gold acrylic.🌝
✨ Skull & Willow ✨
There’s something beautiful about how bones tell stories long after the body is gone, especially when the creature was once a magical companion.
There’s something beautiful about how bones tell stories long after the body is gone, especially when the creature was once a magical companion.
July 7, 2025 at 8:15 AM
✨ Skull & Willow ✨
There’s something beautiful about how bones tell stories long after the body is gone, especially when the creature was once a magical companion.
There’s something beautiful about how bones tell stories long after the body is gone, especially when the creature was once a magical companion.
✨ Hemlock ✨
That’s the name I gave this little goat familiar. I like naming my characters, because sometimes they return in other artworks, years later, in a different medium or a new story.
Hemlock feels like one of those.
That’s the name I gave this little goat familiar. I like naming my characters, because sometimes they return in other artworks, years later, in a different medium or a new story.
Hemlock feels like one of those.
June 24, 2025 at 4:35 AM
✨ Hemlock ✨
That’s the name I gave this little goat familiar. I like naming my characters, because sometimes they return in other artworks, years later, in a different medium or a new story.
Hemlock feels like one of those.
That’s the name I gave this little goat familiar. I like naming my characters, because sometimes they return in other artworks, years later, in a different medium or a new story.
Hemlock feels like one of those.
✨ Inspired by art I created before ✨
I’ve always been fascinated by feline faces. I originally created a holographic sticker design of a magical cat familiar, and the idea stayed with me, and I knew I wanted to draw it again in graphite. I also added a few gold details using acrylic paint.
I’ve always been fascinated by feline faces. I originally created a holographic sticker design of a magical cat familiar, and the idea stayed with me, and I knew I wanted to draw it again in graphite. I also added a few gold details using acrylic paint.
June 22, 2025 at 4:40 AM
✨ Inspired by art I created before ✨
I’ve always been fascinated by feline faces. I originally created a holographic sticker design of a magical cat familiar, and the idea stayed with me, and I knew I wanted to draw it again in graphite. I also added a few gold details using acrylic paint.
I’ve always been fascinated by feline faces. I originally created a holographic sticker design of a magical cat familiar, and the idea stayed with me, and I knew I wanted to draw it again in graphite. I also added a few gold details using acrylic paint.
✨ New postcards in the shop ✨
I’ve been slowly adding items that I sell at conventions to my online shop. These Luna Moth postcards are now available🌙: eevanikunen.com/shop/luna-mo...
I’ve been slowly adding items that I sell at conventions to my online shop. These Luna Moth postcards are now available🌙: eevanikunen.com/shop/luna-mo...
June 14, 2025 at 5:22 AM
✨ New postcards in the shop ✨
I’ve been slowly adding items that I sell at conventions to my online shop. These Luna Moth postcards are now available🌙: eevanikunen.com/shop/luna-mo...
I’ve been slowly adding items that I sell at conventions to my online shop. These Luna Moth postcards are now available🌙: eevanikunen.com/shop/luna-mo...
✨ Winged One ✨
Over the weekend, I was selling my art at a local convention. On Sunday, during a few quiet moments, I found myself daydreaming about what art I want to create next, and this little winged cat appeared in my mind.
As soon as I got home, I knew I had to draw her.
Over the weekend, I was selling my art at a local convention. On Sunday, during a few quiet moments, I found myself daydreaming about what art I want to create next, and this little winged cat appeared in my mind.
As soon as I got home, I knew I had to draw her.
June 11, 2025 at 3:06 AM
✨ Winged One ✨
Over the weekend, I was selling my art at a local convention. On Sunday, during a few quiet moments, I found myself daydreaming about what art I want to create next, and this little winged cat appeared in my mind.
As soon as I got home, I knew I had to draw her.
Over the weekend, I was selling my art at a local convention. On Sunday, during a few quiet moments, I found myself daydreaming about what art I want to create next, and this little winged cat appeared in my mind.
As soon as I got home, I knew I had to draw her.
✨ Luna Moth ✨
I painted this gouache piece last year while saying goodbye to my beloved cat, Willow.
It’s a small painting, but it holds a lot of meaning because of when I painted it.
I keep the original next to her photo, and I’ll never part with it. Some artworks are just too personal to sell.
I painted this gouache piece last year while saying goodbye to my beloved cat, Willow.
It’s a small painting, but it holds a lot of meaning because of when I painted it.
I keep the original next to her photo, and I’ll never part with it. Some artworks are just too personal to sell.
June 10, 2025 at 9:34 AM
✨ Luna Moth ✨
I painted this gouache piece last year while saying goodbye to my beloved cat, Willow.
It’s a small painting, but it holds a lot of meaning because of when I painted it.
I keep the original next to her photo, and I’ll never part with it. Some artworks are just too personal to sell.
I painted this gouache piece last year while saying goodbye to my beloved cat, Willow.
It’s a small painting, but it holds a lot of meaning because of when I painted it.
I keep the original next to her photo, and I’ll never part with it. Some artworks are just too personal to sell.
A romantasy inspired sketch for Valentine's Day.🍃
February 13, 2025 at 11:03 AM
A romantasy inspired sketch for Valentine's Day.🍃
The story of The Frog Prince tells of a young prince cursed to live as a frog. Neglected for his appearance, he dwells by a shadowy pond until a compassionate princess encounters him and transforms him back into a prince with a true love’s kiss.👑 Oil on canvas , 15x15 cm.
January 28, 2025 at 3:41 AM
The story of The Frog Prince tells of a young prince cursed to live as a frog. Neglected for his appearance, he dwells by a shadowy pond until a compassionate princess encounters him and transforms him back into a prince with a true love’s kiss.👑 Oil on canvas , 15x15 cm.
I’ve had my Edgar for almost six months now.🩵He’s transformed from a scared shelter cat into the most sweet and gentle boi who can never get enough attention, cheek rubs or food.🐾 This is one of my favourite photos of him, I plan to use it as reference for a painting.
January 26, 2025 at 6:59 PM
I’ve had my Edgar for almost six months now.🩵He’s transformed from a scared shelter cat into the most sweet and gentle boi who can never get enough attention, cheek rubs or food.🐾 This is one of my favourite photos of him, I plan to use it as reference for a painting.
One of my favourite projects I worked on last year was painting the cover for ‘The Forest Where The Phoenix Sleeps’ by Brooke Marley Jones.
January 25, 2025 at 8:05 PM
One of my favourite projects I worked on last year was painting the cover for ‘The Forest Where The Phoenix Sleeps’ by Brooke Marley Jones.
I’ve begun a series of small oil paintings that I plan to display on my table at upcoming conventions. The first painting in the series is ‘The Frog Prince’. 15x15 cm, oil on canvas.
January 25, 2025 at 10:08 AM
I’ve begun a series of small oil paintings that I plan to display on my table at upcoming conventions. The first painting in the series is ‘The Frog Prince’. 15x15 cm, oil on canvas.
I illustrated a Robin Hood colouring book for Colouring Heaven Magazine. This was a fun project! This is my second time working with Colouring Heaven, they published my Alice in Wonderland colouring book back in 2022. You can find the Robin Hood colouring book in stores and here: tidd.ly/3uZQrK0
March 7, 2024 at 5:21 PM
I illustrated a Robin Hood colouring book for Colouring Heaven Magazine. This was a fun project! This is my second time working with Colouring Heaven, they published my Alice in Wonderland colouring book back in 2022. You can find the Robin Hood colouring book in stores and here: tidd.ly/3uZQrK0
Hello January ❄️
I’m looking forward to this new year and all the new art it will bring.✨I’m also back on Patreon. I just released this new coloring page for my Patrons, it’s inspired by the month of January.❄️
I’m looking forward to this new year and all the new art it will bring.✨I’m also back on Patreon. I just released this new coloring page for my Patrons, it’s inspired by the month of January.❄️
January 6, 2024 at 8:27 PM
Hello January ❄️
I’m looking forward to this new year and all the new art it will bring.✨I’m also back on Patreon. I just released this new coloring page for my Patrons, it’s inspired by the month of January.❄️
I’m looking forward to this new year and all the new art it will bring.✨I’m also back on Patreon. I just released this new coloring page for my Patrons, it’s inspired by the month of January.❄️
January is the time of year to expect a visit from the Knut goat. He’s looking for leftovers from your winter solstice feasts. You best have some treats to offer him, or else he might do a trick on you. It’s also important to take down all your holiday decor before Knut visits on 13th of January.
January 3, 2024 at 9:16 PM
January is the time of year to expect a visit from the Knut goat. He’s looking for leftovers from your winter solstice feasts. You best have some treats to offer him, or else he might do a trick on you. It’s also important to take down all your holiday decor before Knut visits on 13th of January.
One of my favourite projects this year was illustrating the cover and chapter illustrations for Camilla Andrew’s superb fantasy novel ‘When the Stars Alight’. I hope next year will bring many more exciting projects and lots of new art.
December 27, 2023 at 6:56 PM
One of my favourite projects this year was illustrating the cover and chapter illustrations for Camilla Andrew’s superb fantasy novel ‘When the Stars Alight’. I hope next year will bring many more exciting projects and lots of new art.
Only 24 hours left to get the beautiful ‘Mystic Glade’ fantasy art and tutorial book. I also did a step by step oil painting tutorial for this book. I hope you check it out if you are an artist or a fan of fantasy art! www.kickstarter.com/projects/jod...
November 8, 2023 at 1:11 PM
Only 24 hours left to get the beautiful ‘Mystic Glade’ fantasy art and tutorial book. I also did a step by step oil painting tutorial for this book. I hope you check it out if you are an artist or a fan of fantasy art! www.kickstarter.com/projects/jod...
Willow is proud of me that I made an oil painting tutorial for the Mystic Glade fantasy art and tutorial book. 😸 There’s still time to back the project! So many amazing artists worked to make this book happen. www.kickstarter.com/projects/jod...
November 1, 2023 at 6:59 PM
Willow is proud of me that I made an oil painting tutorial for the Mystic Glade fantasy art and tutorial book. 😸 There’s still time to back the project! So many amazing artists worked to make this book happen. www.kickstarter.com/projects/jod...
I’m so excited to share this project that I’m a part of! A fantasy art book called ‘Mystic Glade’ is now available on Kickstarter! blackfoxpress.com/mysticglade In addition to lots of beautiful fantasy art, the book contains tutorials, including an oil painting tutorial done by me!
October 11, 2023 at 8:15 AM
I’m so excited to share this project that I’m a part of! A fantasy art book called ‘Mystic Glade’ is now available on Kickstarter! blackfoxpress.com/mysticglade In addition to lots of beautiful fantasy art, the book contains tutorials, including an oil painting tutorial done by me!
It’s almost October 🍂🍁🎃
‘Harvest Time’
Oil on board. 11”x14” inches.
‘Harvest Time’
Oil on board. 11”x14” inches.
September 29, 2023 at 2:13 AM
It’s almost October 🍂🍁🎃
‘Harvest Time’
Oil on board. 11”x14” inches.
‘Harvest Time’
Oil on board. 11”x14” inches.
I’m thrilled to share that I’m one of the featured artists in an upcoming fantasy art book called Mystic Glade.✨ The book celebrates nature based fantasy and contains exclusive art tutorials and stunning fantasy art. More info and sneak peeks here: blackfoxpress.com/mysticglade/
September 25, 2023 at 5:30 PM
I’m thrilled to share that I’m one of the featured artists in an upcoming fantasy art book called Mystic Glade.✨ The book celebrates nature based fantasy and contains exclusive art tutorials and stunning fantasy art. More info and sneak peeks here: blackfoxpress.com/mysticglade/
A little 5”x7” inch oil painting I just finished, named ‘Autumn’s First Jack O’Lantern’ 🍁🍂
September 24, 2023 at 10:40 AM
A little 5”x7” inch oil painting I just finished, named ‘Autumn’s First Jack O’Lantern’ 🍁🍂
It was great to wake up today to a message from 78 Tarot’s art director. I get to paint a card for their 10th anniversary deck! I’m so excited to be a part of this. I can’t wait to start sketching for my card.
September 22, 2023 at 6:49 AM
It was great to wake up today to a message from 78 Tarot’s art director. I get to paint a card for their 10th anniversary deck! I’m so excited to be a part of this. I can’t wait to start sketching for my card.
It’s already Halloween in my painting studio! My new oil painting ‘Pumpkin Cake Picnic’ depicts a delicious Halloween themed cake, some pumpkin shaped sugar cookies and a cute black cat wearing a scarf. The original was painted in size 11”x14” inches.
September 20, 2023 at 6:50 PM
It’s already Halloween in my painting studio! My new oil painting ‘Pumpkin Cake Picnic’ depicts a delicious Halloween themed cake, some pumpkin shaped sugar cookies and a cute black cat wearing a scarf. The original was painted in size 11”x14” inches.