For years, I searched for my own artistic style—something uniquely mine and instantly recognizable. My style has always been fluid and ever-changing, but I’ve come to embrace that. Just as every story is distinct from the one before it, and each day unfolds differently from the last, every new project feels like a fresh start, unique in its own way. The thrill of experimentation keeps my creativity alive, and with every new endeavor, there’s always an element of surprise—wondering what will emerge.
I work with a variety of mediums, from digital tools to traditional materials like oil pastels, colored pencils, and watercolors.
To me, the text is the heart of a picture book, while the illustrations bring it to life and give it its soul.
Alongside creating my own books, I love collaborating with other writers and illustrators, finding joy in shared creativity.
I’m always happy to chat, connect, and explore new opportunities for collaboration.
TIIU KITSIK
Education
2004 University of Tallinn, Advertising and Media, bachelor’s degree
2016 EKA Open Academy, Book illustration course
Creative work
2016 – … freelance writer and illustrator
2011 – … editorial work for different magazines and newspapers (Hea Laps, Täheke, Mesimumm, Müürileht, Pere ja kodu, Gecko)
Author books (text and illustrations)
2024 “Päkapikk ja hambahaldjas”, Koolibri publishing house
2024 “Meie tee”, Päike ja pilv publishing house
2024 “Me kolime ära”, Tänapäev publishing house
2023 “Jalad”, Koolibri publishing house
2023 “Musterpere”, Koolibri publishing house
2022 “Emil, Sass ja kivimutukad”, Koolibri publishing house
2020 “Herkülo büroo”, Koolibri publishing house
2019 “Krokodilli saba”, Koolibri publishing house
2016 “Lepatriinu täpid”, Miimik publishing house
Books illustrated
2024 “Muri mure”, Koolibri publishing house
2024 “Maailma parim liivaloss”, Pegasus publishing house
2024 “Kust tulid muinasjutud?” illustrations and design, Petrone Print
2023 “Omad jutud 4”, illustrations and design, client: Tallinn´s Centre Library
2020 “Inspektor telinski, kummisuti ja kõik ülejäänud”, Koolibri publishing house
Books written
2022 “Mirjami palett”, kirjastus Tänapäev
2022 “Kes seal on?”, kirjastus Koolibri
Exhibitions
2024 Haapsalu Graphic Design exhibition
2023 VII Tallinn Illustration Triennal
Acknowledgments
2024 Karl Eduard Sööt Children’s Poetry public Award (Musterpere)
2024 Children’s story contest “Minu esimene raamat” II place, (“We move away”)
2023 Põlvepiku book competition II/III place (“Meie tee”)
2023 The book “Jalad” EKGL special prize in the competition of the five most beautiful children’s books
2022 The book “Emil, Sass ja kivimutukad” is one of the five most beautiful children’s books
2019 First place at the II Salon International Illustration
Festival
Membership
2021 – … Member of Illustratoren Organisation e.V. (Germany)
2024 – … Member of the Estonian Association of Graphic Designers
