SALES AND COMMISSIONS
Do you accept commercial commissions?
Meaning work to be paid, printed, reproduced, and/or distributed in any way, yes.
Answer is no if it is illustration wanted for your story/ game / idea done for free or just for "exposure" (unless if you a have a massive following I will check it).
Do you accept private commissions?
Yes. I can do traditional watercolor portraits of you, your friends, family or pets. Contact me for more information.
Do you accept commercial commissions?
Meaning work to be paid, printed, reproduced, and/or distributed in any way, yes.
Answer is no if it is illustration wanted for your story/ game / idea done for free or just for "exposure" (unless if you a have a massive following I will check it).
Do you accept private commissions?
Yes. I can do traditional watercolor portraits of you, your friends, family or pets. Contact me for more information.
Where can I buy your work?
If you want original works, the best place is my online store. If you see some of my artworks online and you wish to know if the original is available feel free to contact me.
I have prints (and tons of other products) available through my shops on Redbubble, Society6 and Zazzle.
RedBubble has the largest variety of my work at the moment, but Zazzle has the largest variety what it comes to greeting cards.
If you see my printed work being sold anywhere else, please let me know. Not all places have permission.
If you want original works, the best place is my online store. If you see some of my artworks online and you wish to know if the original is available feel free to contact me.
I have prints (and tons of other products) available through my shops on Redbubble, Society6 and Zazzle.
RedBubble has the largest variety of my work at the moment, but Zazzle has the largest variety what it comes to greeting cards.
If you see my printed work being sold anywhere else, please let me know. Not all places have permission.
USE OF ARTWORK
Can I use your images for a commercial project?
Some of my original (non-licensed) artwork may be useable, please e-mail me at niinaniskanen@gmail.com with an outline of what you’re looking for and its use, and I’ll give you a more definite answer and a quote as soon as possible.
Can I use your images for a fan / charity / personal / other non-profit project?
If the image is not licensed then possibly. Please e-mail me with some details of what artworks would you like to use and why and I can give you a definite answer.
Can I post your pictures on my website / Flickr / Tumblr / Pinterest, (etc.)
As long as the image is unaltered, and is credited to me, then of course. :) A link to the website would be very nice.
Can I use your images for a commercial project?
Some of my original (non-licensed) artwork may be useable, please e-mail me at niinaniskanen@gmail.com with an outline of what you’re looking for and its use, and I’ll give you a more definite answer and a quote as soon as possible.
Can I use your images for a fan / charity / personal / other non-profit project?
If the image is not licensed then possibly. Please e-mail me with some details of what artworks would you like to use and why and I can give you a definite answer.
Can I post your pictures on my website / Flickr / Tumblr / Pinterest, (etc.)
As long as the image is unaltered, and is credited to me, then of course. :) A link to the website would be very nice.
WRITING AND ARTICLES
Can I use your articles for reference and resources for published studies about myths and folklore?
If the text is not altered and it is credited to me then yes. A link to the website would be very nice.
Can I use your articles for reference and resources for published studies about myths and folklore?
If the text is not altered and it is credited to me then yes. A link to the website would be very nice.
ARTISTIC PROCESS
How do you make your art?
All my work is done by hand, from scratch. I work on the entire thing in layers, leaving the important details for the very end. I mainly work with watercolors, acrylics and mixed media.
How do you make your art?
All my work is done by hand, from scratch. I work on the entire thing in layers, leaving the important details for the very end. I mainly work with watercolors, acrylics and mixed media.
PUBLIC APPEARANCES
Do you teach art workshops?
Yes. I am available to teach watercolor workshops in Chester/North Wales area. Contact me for more details.
I have a podcast/youtube channel/blog/vlog which covers similar topics as you do. Would you be interested to become a guest speaker?
Yes, of course. Send me an e-mail to niinaniskanen@gmail.com
Would you be interested to be a guest speaker at our museum, conference, gathering and talk about your research on Finnish folklore?
Depends on my timetable, event and the location. E-mail me to the address above to get a quote.
Do you teach art workshops?
Yes. I am available to teach watercolor workshops in Chester/North Wales area. Contact me for more details.
I have a podcast/youtube channel/blog/vlog which covers similar topics as you do. Would you be interested to become a guest speaker?
Yes, of course. Send me an e-mail to niinaniskanen@gmail.com
Would you be interested to be a guest speaker at our museum, conference, gathering and talk about your research on Finnish folklore?
Depends on my timetable, event and the location. E-mail me to the address above to get a quote.
FREQUENTLY ASKED RANDOM QUESTIONS
Where the name Fairychamber comes from?
From my love for fairylore and the second Harry Potter book Chamber of secrets.
Fairychamber (keijukammari) was the name of my first art-blog which I started at the age of 14.
Since over 85% of my followers are non-Finnish speakers It didn´t really make any sense to use my birth name as my artist name.
Is there a meaning in your name "Niina"?
Finnish name "Niina" comes from Russian Aninka, who was a female forest spirit. My last name "Niskanen" means a turning point of a river.
Don´t ask me how I know these things.
Are there polar bears in Finland?
Nope.
Any advices for pursuing artists?
Draw all the time, anytime, everywhere.
If you are interested from illustration, find your niche. What are the things that you like to draw and what is the client base for that niche.
Where the name Fairychamber comes from?
From my love for fairylore and the second Harry Potter book Chamber of secrets.
Fairychamber (keijukammari) was the name of my first art-blog which I started at the age of 14.
Since over 85% of my followers are non-Finnish speakers It didn´t really make any sense to use my birth name as my artist name.
Is there a meaning in your name "Niina"?
Finnish name "Niina" comes from Russian Aninka, who was a female forest spirit. My last name "Niskanen" means a turning point of a river.
Don´t ask me how I know these things.
Are there polar bears in Finland?
Nope.
Any advices for pursuing artists?
Draw all the time, anytime, everywhere.
If you are interested from illustration, find your niche. What are the things that you like to draw and what is the client base for that niche.