Laura-Maria Arola

'Untitled'

2010-10-31T18:14:00.008Z

sample taken from new print, 'Untitled'

So here's a sneak peek of the direction I'm heading in
for my next print collection, I'm trying my hand at a spot
of elaborate mark-making. Check back soon for more! x

Sea print '08

2010-10-03T19:08:00.006+01:00

Finally an update on the blog! Here's a rework of

'Sea', a printed sample from 2008 (original at the top).

'Harlequin' print

2010-07-31T21:08:00.004+01:00

... print sample of 'Harlequin'

'Hearts' New!

2010-07-23T14:23:00.003+01:00

'Hearts'

Finally! bringing you some new work at last, it's been

a little busy! These are sample prints from one of my

latest collections, 'Hearts'. Other work will be put up

on my website later, so for now be sure to check back here

for new posts! x

news*

2010-05-02T23:55:00.004+01:00

Just thought to give a quick update on things ... At the moment I'm working at Mirjam Rouden studio, where I've got stuck into some new embroidery designs and prints.

I'm also cooking up ideas for new artwork of my own this week, as well as refreshing my website, so cast your peepers over to www.lauramariaarola.com x

more from s/s 2011 print collection ...

2010-03-23T16:39:00.005Z

new s/s 2011 prints ...

2010-03-05T12:57:00.005Z

new prints from s/s 2011 collection (untitled)

Snow pics!

2010-01-19T17:59:00.006Z

... Aah, I had to! I am in Finland after all ...

Happy new year!

2010-01-01T12:28:00.004Z

'Garden Ⅱ' print sample

'Savoy' print

2009-12-22T16:52:00.005Z

'Savoy' wallpaper print sample

*Merry Christmas from Finland!* A very long, almost 24 hr. journey to get here has been well worth it- with home comforts and lots of snow to revel in! x

New

2009-11-28T19:51:00.006Z

*NEW* 'Garden' print

New post coming soon!

2009-09-09T10:32:00.003+01:00

Finally back on blogger after a busy couple of months ... I'll be posting more pics very soon, and look out for an updated website too! x

'Warrior'

2009-07-09T14:47:00.006+01:00

'Warrior'... taken from the new collection of illustrations for A/W 2009/10

'Cruise' collection S/S 2010

2009-06-30T18:19:00.004+01:00

... a little more from the new S/S 2010 collection, 'Cruise' ...

2009-06-30T17:58:00.003+01:00

'Cruise' S/S 2010 print

New S/S 2010 ...

2009-06-10T17:27:00.007+01:00

I've been working on the latest print collection for

S/S 2010, so here's a little preview of things to come ...

Designs featured in Scan Magazine

2009-05-08T12:41:00.009+01:00

Scan Magazine has featured my work in their We Love This section, in this Mays issue.

A magazine that's jam-packed with everything Scandinavian, it's available across the

U.K. at various Scandinavian interior design and fashion stores, hot spots around london, etc.

Thanks Scan! x

'Bloom'

2009-04-30T13:41:00.007+01:00

'Bloom' print from 'On Silk Road' S/S 2010 collection

'Heads & Tales'

2009-04-05T16:14:00.005+01:00

'Heads & Tales' taken from S/S 2010 print collection

'Be Home Before Dark'

2009-04-02T10:35:00.007+01:00

clip taken from 'Be Home Before Dark' print 2009

... this is actually printed on a much larger

scale and continues as a repeat print.

'Lantern'

2009-03-21T18:05:00.009Z

'Lantern' print 2009

... I've been seeing a lot of charming lanterns in and

outside of homes lately, so it seemed only right that I

featured them in my latest print for interiors ...

Out in town ...

2009-03-19T14:07:00.006Z

I'm in Tampere for a little while ...

despite the chill, today's sunshine was

enough to keep me and my trusty camera

outdoors for most of the day!

Suomi, here I come!

2009-03-13T16:19:00.004Z

I'm flying off to Finland tomorrow, as I'll be doing a spot of

freelance work over there ... A lovely change of scenery no doubt,

but I'm expecting a shock to the system when the freeze hits again!

'I don't feel like talking right now'

2009-03-03T00:48:00.005Z

clip taken from 'I don't feel like talking right now'

illustration 2009

Bringing back 'Scales' print

2009-02-15T16:17:00.006Z

... I found this print amongst some of my older collections ...

'Scales' is back from 2007, I thought to post the original drawing of it.

'My Broken Wings'

2009-02-09T23:15:00.004Z

clip taken from 'My Broken Wings' print 2009

'Jewel'

2009-01-31T15:36:00.006Z

'Jewel' 2009

Limited edition 'Chain' tiles

2009-01-20T17:50:00.009Z

here's something I'm trying out ... limited edition hand-painted tiles...

Books, books, books ...

2009-01-05T21:44:00.005Z

... I couldn't help but take a picture of the interior

of this old local bookstore in Tampere- a complete

jumble of the most random books and prints but I

guess that's why I liked it so much!

My winter wonderland!

2009-01-05T21:39:00.002Z

2009-01-05T21:35:00.001Z

2009-01-05T21:31:00.000Z

2009-01-05T21:18:00.003Z

It's almost time to go, and yesterday I spent my last official day of holiday in

true winter wonderland style, ice-skating on the lake beside the family

summerhouse.

It felt a little bit like doing extreme sports (actually not so much extreme,

but there can be the uncertainty of the ice suddenly breaking under your feet!).

... managed to skate a good while before it turned completely dark on us and my

toes fell off, and warmed up with plenty of tea ... aaah!

2009-01-03T16:44:00.000Z

"... today, all my troubles seem so faraway ..."

2009-01-03T16:25:00.005Z

... and then came the frostbite ... bbbrrrr!

2009-01-03T16:06:00.006Z

2008-12-31T17:37:00.001Z

2008-12-31T17:36:00.000Z

HAPPY NEW YEAR!

2008-12-31T16:37:00.007Z

I had a good hike earlier, around some familiar places near the town

I grew up in ... I couldn't believe it- the snow had begun to melt,

but managed to catch a glimpse of some icicles ... will be visiting

the proper countryside this weekend, where it's freezing cold!

I hear there's also plenty of ice on the lake ... better get practicing

on my skating!

Christmas in Finland

2008-12-28T16:11:00.006Z

... so I made it home just in time for Christmas! This picture was taken just

before christmas eve, at the local outdoor Finnish Christmas market, Tampere.

HAVE A MERRY CHRISTMAS!

2008-12-21T21:33:00.004Z

Christmas is drawing near, and I'll be going home to snowy Finland!

... look out for some festive winter pics ...

2008-12-21T18:10:00.005Z

... illustration for 'Bang Bang Bang' ... S/S 2009

'Bang Bang Bang'

2008-12-16T14:30:00.008Z

... clip of printed scarf ... S/S 2009

'By The Sea'

2008-12-03T22:37:00.006Z

... clip taken from 'By The Sea' 2008 ...

so what can you see?

'Snowdrops & Wood Grains'

2008-11-30T16:58:00.011Z

'Snowdrops & Wood Grains' 2007, Laura-Maria Arola

from New Fashion Prints, Martin Dawber 2008

*NEWS* You can now find me in NEW FASHION PRINTS,

the latest book by Martin Dawber...

A collection of over 200 print designs by designers

around the world. The book is packed full of colour,

fashion prints, & interesting biographies written by

each designer. Available at www.anovabooks.com

& all good book shops!

Wallpaper ...

2008-11-30T16:54:00.006Z

A/W 2008

'Bambi'

2008-11-26T16:23:00.005Z

'Bambi' print A/W 2008

Illustration for Amelia's Magazine

2008-11-26T15:04:00.004Z

'Cotton Valley'

illustration for Amelia's Magazine

issue no. 09 S/S 2008

LIMITED EDITION ARTWORK by

LAURA-MARIA AROLA is now

available to buy at:

www.ameliasmagazine.com

Welcome!

2008-11-24T17:34:00.012Z

Welcome to Laura-Maria's Blog. Drop by and take a look

at some of my latest prints, illustrations and sketchbooks,

as well as snapshots taken on my travels... enjoy!