Maarit Kontiainen lives and works in Helsinki. She has studied in Kankaanpää Art School, School of Art and Design and Finnish Academy of Fine Arts, among others. Kontiainen has held exhibitions in Finland and abroad since the year 1984. In her works she portrays wondrous forest animals from fairy tales adventuring in enchanting environments. A variety of metal graphics techniques are used, also watercolors and gouache. A fast framing service is offered.