Tuulike Kivestu

Tuulike Kivestu (1976) is a Tallinn-based illustrator, graphic designer, and member of the Estonian Graphic Designers’ Association. She illustrates and designs children’s books and collaborates with the children’s magazines TƤheke and Hea Laps.

Kivestu has studied music, folk textile, photography, and illustration. She’s spent most of her life in the music field, playing saxophone and guitar, teaching, and directing the music department at Tartu University’s Viljandi Culture Academy. Kivestu also currently works in journalism.

Her book illustration and design studies were completed at Tartu Art School and the Estonian Academy of Arts’ Open Academy. Kivestu’s unique style produces delightfully lively characters and witty inventions.

I’ve been a big bookworm my whole life. As a kid, I’d sometimes even play hooky from school to read books and snack on candy in bed all day. I love to come up with stories while writing and drawing. As an illustrator, I have the ability to create worlds and characters exactly as I see fit. The only limit is my imagination.

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Illustrated books

Awards

2023
5 Best Designed Estonian Children’s Books, Special Prize for a young artist (Margus Haav, The Wolf Mother's Secret Recipe)

Good Children's Book (Margus Haav, The Wolf Mother's Secret Recipe)

Contact info

tuulike.kivestu@gmail.com
www.tuulikekivestu.com
https://www.facebook.com/tuulikeillustrations
https://www.instagram.com/tuulike.kivestu.illustrations/