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. More info on the commissions page.
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. More info on the commissions page.
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.
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.
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 price 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 price 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?
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?
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. 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 or gathering?
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. 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 or gathering?
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?
It was a name of an art blog I started when I was 14. That blog is long gone but the name stuck. When I was a teen I only painted fairies.
Is there a meaning in your name "Niina"?
There are probably many explanations for it but this one is my favorite. Name "Niina" comes from Russian Aninka, who was a female Slavic forest spirit. Niina is a very common Finnish name.
Are there polar bears in Finland?
Nope.
Any advice 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?
It was a name of an art blog I started when I was 14. That blog is long gone but the name stuck. When I was a teen I only painted fairies.
Is there a meaning in your name "Niina"?
There are probably many explanations for it but this one is my favorite. Name "Niina" comes from Russian Aninka, who was a female Slavic forest spirit. Niina is a very common Finnish name.
Are there polar bears in Finland?
Nope.
Any advice 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.