About Ellen Annmarie Virkkunen
I am a Finnish-American artist and educator currently located in Jyväskylä, Finland.
My education work is centered around creating holistic learning opportunities for my students. I have worked in many educational settings such as public schools worldwide (US, Finland, and Italy), museum education departments, summer camps, after school programs, and independent schools.
I am also a practicing artist. Currently, my artwork is based on creating comics and illustrations that speak to an emotional and personal level. My passion for art is something I have carried with me through my whole life and I feel It is important for students to have a teacher that is also passionate and working within the art world. I believe strongly in my values as an artist and exposing students to the art community around them.