January 12th, 2017

Posthuman

Cover illustration for Kosmoskynä 2/2016.


April 24th, 2016

Les illlustrateurs de Baudelaire

My portrait of Charles Baudelaire is featured in Ivan Bernier's "Les illlustrateurs de Baudelaire -125 ans d’illustration baudelairienne" web publication.


March 6th, 2016

New Paintings

A small exhibition in Tärinä Gallery, Riihimäki from March 5th to 4th April, 2016. Open Wednesdays 11-14, Thursdays and Fridays 14-18, Saturdays and Sundays 12-16.

I also juried the group exhibition "Pysähdy!" ("Stop!") in the gallery.

A couple new works also in Taidelainaamo, Hämeenlinna.


November 18th, 2015

Dreamweaver

My upcoming project with writer Sabir Pirzada.


November 18th, 2015

Mirror Image

The 12-page "Mirror Image" is the opening story for the Megabook M4 anthology from CE Publishing Group. It is written by Andrew M. Henderson. A short film "Mirrored" directed by Bradford Hill from the story is currently in post-production stage.

Megabook M4 is a thick digital anthology, published on a "Pay what you want" basis.
DriveThru Comics


November 18th, 2015

The Farm

Illustration for an article regarding TTIP, GMO and food regulations.
Libero magazine 2/2015.


November 18th, 2015

Environment, my friend

Cartoon for Lapsen maailma magazine 10/2015. The theme was "Ympäristö, ystäväni" (Environment, my friend).


November 18th, 2015

Looking further!

Cartoon for Lapsen maailma magazine 5/2015. The theme was "Katsotaan kauemmas!" (Looking further!).


March 2nd, 2015

The Dormant Party

Illustration for an article of the people who don't vote in the parliamentary election, called in Finland "nukkuvien puolue" (the dormant party).
Libero magazine 1/2015.


March 2nd, 2015

I'm in Charge!

Cartoon for Lapsen maailma magazine 3/2015.The theme was "Minä määrään!" (I'm in Charge!).


March 1st, 2015

Metsämorfeus - Morfoggnes

Animated music video for the track "Morfoggnes" by Metsämorfeus.


February 26th, 2015

Äänestä johtuva - Due to Sound

Äänestä johtuva - Due to Sound, Ars-Häme Art Association 40 Year Anniversary Exhibition in Hämeenlinna Art Museum. The theme of the exhibition is art and music. Curated by Asko Keränen and Marjatta Oja.

Artists: Kaisu Aro, Satu Bethell, Edwina Goldstone, Jussi Goman, Ilmari Gryta, Sirpa Haapaoja, Kaarina Helenius, Heli Huotala, Ismo Hyvärinen, Ahti Isomäki, Olli Isomäki, Mari Isotalo, Mirka Johansson, Jenni Kalsola, Johannes Kangas, Tuula Kauppi, Anna Kolehmainen, Jarmo Kukkonen, Tuija Lampinen, Olli Larjo, Kalle Mustonen, Mikko Myöhänen, Arto Määttä, Tiina Nevalainen, Pilvi Ojala, Hannu Pentti, Meri Peura, Kukka Pitkänen, Jouko Pullinen, Pentti Pullinen, Juha Rouhikoski, Katri Stenberg, Maija Vainonen, Anne Tamminen, Vilja Tamminen, Katja Taskinen, Anssi Taulu, Mirva Valvanto, Maija Vatanen, Juha Veltti, Jana Vyborna-Turunen, Lasse Wallenius and Gary Wornell

The exhibition is open from February 20th to April 12th 2015 in Hämeenlinna Art Museum


December 3rd, 2014

Fairy Tales

Illustration for Lumooja magazine 4/2014. The article about the enduring power of fairy tales "(A)ikuisille lapsille" was written by Pauliina Forss.


December 3rd, 2014

Entheogens

Illustration for an article about the use of entheogens in the treatment of mental illness for Libero magazine 4/2014.


December 3rd, 2014

Birth

Illustration for the short story "Syntymä" (Birth) by Tiina-Maria Leinonen in Kosmoskynä 4/2014.


November 15th, 2014

Lending Happiness?

Two illustrations for Lumooja magazine 3/2014. The article on libraries "Onnea lainaamassa?" (Lending Happiness?) was written by Pauliina Forss.


November 15th, 2014

Egg Shell Grove

Illustration for the short story "Munankuorilehto" (Egg Shell Grove) by Sara Norja in Spin magazine 4/2014

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May 5th, 2014

Nice Memories

Cartoon for Lapsen maailma magazine 10/2014.The theme was "Mukavia muistoja" (Nice Memories).


May 5th, 2014

End Note

Illustration for Lumooja magazine 2/2014.


May 5th, 2014

Steampunk

Illustration for Lumooja magazine 1/2014. The article was "Höyryvoimalla vaihtoehtoiseen menneisyyteen" (To Alternate Past with Steam Power) by Aleksandr Mandros.


May 5th, 2014

Work Force

Illustration for an article about the need for work force in the caring professions for Libero magazine 1/2014.


May 5th, 2014

Rest and Vacation

Cartoon for Lapsen maailma magazine 6/2014.The theme was "Lepoa&lomaa" (Rest and Vacation).


May 5th, 2014

For Fun and Benefit

Cartoon for Lapsen maailma magazine 4/2014. The theme was "Huviksi ja hyödyksi" (For Fun and Benefit).


May 5th, 2014

Towards the Spring

Cartoon for Lapsen maailma magazine 3/2014. The theme was "Kohti kevättä" (Towards the Spring).


May 5th, 2014

Part of the Action

Cartoon for Lapsen maailma magazine 2/2014. The theme was "Menossa mukana" (Part of the Action).


May 5th, 2014

Rusted

Illustration for the short story "Ruostuneet" by Sanna Varis for Kosmoskynä 2/2014.


January 25th, 2014

Consulting Agency

Illustration for the short story "Konsulttitoimisto Clavicula" (Consulting Agency Clavicula) by Sanna Mörsky in Kosmoskynä 4/2013.


January 22th, 2014

Absinth

The graphic novel Absinth 2 - Metaprogrammer is written by Rami Ojares and illustrated by Yrjänä Salmela. It includes additional short stories illustrated by Reetta Saturo, Jouko Ruokosenmäki, Jaana Suorsa and Juha Veltti.

Available both in English and Finnish through Amazon:

Absinth 2 - Metaprogrammer

Absinth 2 - Metaohjelmoija


January 22th, 2014

Etsijä 4/2013

I provided the cover illustration for the Christian magazine Etsijä 4/2013.


January 22th, 2014

Kosmoskynä 3/2013

The Finnish science fiction/fantasy magazine Kosmoskynä 3/2013 includes an illustration I did for the short story "Säröjä" by Inkeri Kontro.


January 22th, 2014

Lumooja 4/2013

Illustration for Lumooja magazine 4/2013. The article was "Kirjan kannet syntyvät yhteistyöllä" (Book Covers Are Born with Collaboration) by Salla Toivola.


October 25th, 2013

Affliction on Comixology

The four-issue series Affliction is released digitally on Comixology. The series is written by Sabir Pirzada, the art is by Eliseu Gouveia and colors by Juha Veltti.

"Yesterday, Walter tried to kill himself. Today, he wakes up to find that everyone who comes near him suddenly and inexplicably dies. Everyone, that is, except for a mysterious lady named Eliza, who is desperately trying to keep Walter safe from a deadly assassin known as Miller - which would be easy if he didn't keep coming back from the dead without a scratch on him. Learn the true meaning of life and death in AFFLICTION."

Issue 1

Issue 2

Issue 3

Issue 4

Affliction Vol.1 - the four issues collected


October 6th, 2013

Living Art Häme!

"Elävää taidetta Häme!" - a group exhibition of art from Häme area, curated by Anne Savitie.

The artists are: Anne Lehtelä, Anssi Taulu, Jouni Pajavuori, Kaisu Aro, Maija Kimanen, Mari Isotalo, Petteri Kerko, Pirjo Partanen, Samuli Laurinolli, Liisa Louhiala-Pärnänen, Marion Robinson, Olli Larjo, Ahti ja Olli Isomäki, Merja Markkula ja Kirill Lorech, Laura Pohjonen, Riitta Förström, Katja Taskinen, Juha Menna, Ulla Niskanen, Tuija Sarantila, Juha Veltti, Maija Vatanen, Matti Happonen, Riitta Romu, Mika Heinonen, Henry Koljonen and Jenni Kalsola.

The exhibition is open from October 12th 2013 to 19th January 2014 in Riihimäki Art Museum.


October 3rd, 2013

Treasure - Folklore in Contemporary Art

Treasure - Folklore in Contemporary Art, Tärinä Gallery , Riihimäki

The exhibition is open from October 2nd to 30th Tuesdays to Thursdays 14-17, Saturdays to Sundays 12-14 in Tärinä Gallery, Riihimäki.

The artists are: Jaana Ahjokangas, Satu Bethell, Tyko Elo, Jyri Hietamäki, Leena Jokilaakso, Else Joutsi, Timo Kokko, Pirjo Kontu-Ropo, Katja Luoto, Matti Metsämaa, Tero Puisto, Juha Veltti and Eeva-Liisa öhman.


September 10th, 2013

Kerrostumia - Layers

Art exhibition with Katja Luoto in Riihimäki

New paintings and a sampling of older work in the spacious Tärinä Gallery alongside installation art and embroidery works by Katja Luoto.

The exhibition is open from September 11th to 29th in Tärinä Gallery, Riihimäki.


July 6th, 2013

Summer '13

Summer '13, a group exhibition at Galleria KONE, Hämeenlinna

The artists are: Kaisu Aro, Riitta Förström, Heli Huotala, Ismo Hyvärinen, Ahti Isomäki, Olli Isomäki, Mari Isotalo, Kirsi Jokelainen, Aura Jylhä-Vuorio, Johannes Kangas, Tuija Lampinen, Samuli Laurinolli, Salla Laurinolli, Juha Meuronen, Mikko Mikkola, Kalle Mustonen, Tiina Nevalainen, Pilvi Ojala, Jouni Pajavuori, Jouko Pullinen, Katri Stenberg, Anne Tamminen, Katja Taskinen, Anssi Taulu, Jukka Teittinen, Anniina Vainionpää, Mirva Valvanto, Juha Veltti, Jana Vyborna-Turunen.

The exhibition is open from July 3rd to 23rd in Galleria KONE, Hämeenlinna.


July 6th, 2013

National Watercolour Exhibition

Riihimäki Artists' Association has organized the second National Watercolour Art Exhibition, curated by Pekka Ryynänen

The artists are: Anni Arffman, Jan Eklund, Anja Haapala, Leena Jokilaakso, Seppo Kari, Vappu Kiili, Briitta Kotilainen, Pekka Latva, Linda Majoinen, Riitta Niittonen, Liisa Nikitin, A. J Niskanen, Anja Oasmaa, Asta Pajari, Tero Puisto, Maire Ruotsalainen, Pekka Ryynänen, Pirkko Tefke, Sirpa Tukiainen, Juha Veltti and Kirsi Virtanen.

The exhibition is open from July 6th to August 25th in Tärinä Gallery, Riihimäki.


September 5th, 2012

Helsinki Comics Festival

Säilä numbers 3 and 4 are released at Helsinki Comics Festival, September 7th to 9th. Number 4 has 18 pages of my comics (in addition to the ongoing Verenperintö it includes the ten-page Mukavuusalue story), my interview and cover (with new logo design).

Musta Ritari kustannus

September 3rd, 2012

Solo Exhibition

Small solo exhibition "Mietteitä" (Musings) in Feeniks Café, Riihimäki, from September 4th to 29th.


September 3rd, 2012

Group Exhibition "My Battles"

Group exhibition "Taisteluni" (My Battles) from September 7th to 28th in Tärinä Gallery. The exhibition was curated by Satu-Lotta Peltola.

The artists are: Sinikka Elomaa, Päivi Granfors,Ahti Isomäki, Olli Isomäki, Willem Krijgsman, Terhi Laiho, Meeri Lindfors, Katja Luoto, Marja-Liisa Luoto, Anna Leppälä Perander, Eija Puistomaa, Maija-Liisa Pöysti, Jouni Rasimus, Anna Rauhala, Riitta Romu, Juha Veltti and Eira Viertoma.


August 20th, 2012

Group Exhibition in Lahti

Uusi-Kipinä Gallery from August 15th 2012 to September 2nd 2012

The artists are: Edwina Goldstone, Pirjo Heino, Marja-Liisa Jokitalo, Samuli Laurinolli, Katja Luoto, Juhani Niskanen, Ville Räty, Anssi Taulu, Tiina Vaahtera and Juha Veltti

Uusi-Kipinä Gallery
Kymintie 1, Lahti, Finland

The exhibition is part of Art-Häme Art Weeks happening.

August 7th, 2012

National Watercolour Exhibition

Riihimäki Artists' Association has organized a National Watercolour Art Exhibition. It is curated by Mika Törönen.

The artists are: Sirpa Erkinharju, Pia Feinik, Pauliaukusti Haapanen, Hanna Holma, Irma Kangas, Urpu-Elina Korhonen, Arja Kunttu, Elise Lehikoinen, Juhana Niskanen, Anja Oasmaa , Maire Ruotsalainen, Suvi Toivoniemi, Kati Valkonen, Juha Veltti, Paula Vierikko, Tuija Virta, Taina Vuento ja AnneMilana Vuokila.

The exhibition is open from August 6th to 26th in Tärinä Gallery, Riihimäki.


May 2nd, 2012

New Comics Anthology

The new Finnish comics anthology magazine Säilä from Musta Ritari kustannus will debut this month. The first issue will begin my series "Verenperintö", or Hidden People, with 12 color pages and will continue in the monthly magazine.

Musta Ritari kustannus

March 3rd, 2012

The Monster in the Basement

The cover for the forth-coming book by John Boman. The book will be released this summer, more info later.


March 2nd, 2012

Group Exhibition in Hämeenlinna

A couple of my painting are represented at the art exhibition "Hämeen nuoret 2012" for young artists in Galleria ARX in Keinusaarentie 1, Hämeenlinna, Finland.

Exhibition open from March 6th to April 21st.


February 15th, 2012

Web Design

I designed and programmed the webpage for fellow artist and designer Jana Vyborna-Turunen.


October 3rd, 2011

Juha Veltti - Metamorphoses

Solo exhibition of new paintings.

Samuli Paronen Hall, Riihimäki Library, Finland
Exhibition open from October 3rd to 28th.


September 24th, 2011

Group Exhibition in Tampere

Rajataide Association in Tampere, Finland celebrates it's 15th birthday with an exhibition with the theme of religion. I partake with two paintings alongside Tiina Harjola, Merja Isomaa-James, Merja Miettinen, Tiina Jaakkola, Heidi Saramäki, Pauliina Jokela, Virpi Lehtonen and Jasu Salmi.

The exhibition is open from September 24th to October 16th.

Galleria Rajatila
Hämeenpuisto 10
33210 Tampere
Finland


June 14th, 2011


The Spirit of the Moon

Cover art for The Spirit of the Moon, a young adult fantasy book by John Boman.

Website of John Boman.

Trade paperback available from
Book Depository, Amazon and Createspace