June 19th, 2024 Dandelion I colored 2/3(and drew a few pages) of the graphic novel Dandelion from Image Comics. It's written by Sabir Pirzada and artists include Martin Morazzo, Vanesa del Rey, Eric Koda, Roy Allan Martinez and Thomas Campi. Out on June 19th, 2024. |
January 12th, 2017 Posthuman Cover illustration for Kosmoskynä 2/2016. |
April 24th, 2016 Les illlustrateurs de Baudelaire My portrait of Charles Baudelaire is featured in Ivan Bernier's "Les illlustrateurs de Baudelaire -125 ans d’illustration baudelairienne" web publication. |
March 6th, 2016 New Paintings A small exhibition in Tärinä Gallery, Riihimäki from March 5th to 4th April, 2016. Open Wednesdays 11-14, Thursdays and Fridays 14-18, Saturdays and Sundays 12-16. I also juried the group exhibition "Pysähdy!" ("Stop!") in the gallery. A couple new works also in Taidelainaamo, Hämeenlinna. |
November 18th, 2015 Mirror Image The 12-page "Mirror Image" is the opening story for the Megabook M4 anthology from CE Publishing Group. It is written by Andrew M. Henderson. A short film "Mirrored" directed by Bradford Hill from the story is currently in post-production stage. Megabook M4 is a thick digital anthology, published on a "Pay what you want" basis. |
November 18th, 2015 The Farm Illustration for an article regarding TTIP, GMO and food regulations. |
November 18th, 2015 Environment, my friend
Cartoon for Lapsen maailma magazine 10/2015. The theme was "Ympäristö, ystäväni" (Environment, my friend). |
November 18th, 2015 Looking further!
Cartoon for Lapsen maailma magazine 5/2015. The theme was "Katsotaan kauemmas!" (Looking further!). |
March 2nd, 2015 The Dormant Party Illustration for an article of the people who don't vote in the parliamentary election, called in Finland "nukkuvien puolue" (the dormant party). |
March 2nd, 2015 I'm in Charge! Cartoon for Lapsen maailma magazine 3/2015.The theme was "Minä määrään!" (I'm in Charge!). |
March 1st, 2015 Metsämorfeus - Morfoggnes Animated music video for the track "Morfoggnes" by Metsämorfeus.
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February 26th, 2015 Äänestä johtuva - Due to Sound Äänestä johtuva - Due to Sound, Ars-Häme Art Association 40 Year Anniversary Exhibition in Hämeenlinna Art Museum. The theme of the exhibition is art and music. Curated by Asko Keränen and Marjatta Oja. Artists: Kaisu Aro, Satu Bethell, Edwina Goldstone, Jussi Goman, Ilmari Gryta, Sirpa Haapaoja, Kaarina Helenius, Heli Huotala, Ismo Hyvärinen, Ahti Isomäki, Olli Isomäki, Mari Isotalo, Mirka Johansson, Jenni Kalsola, Johannes Kangas, Tuula Kauppi, Anna Kolehmainen, Jarmo Kukkonen, Tuija Lampinen, Olli Larjo, Kalle Mustonen, Mikko Myöhänen, Arto Määttä, Tiina Nevalainen, Pilvi Ojala, Hannu Pentti, Meri Peura, Kukka Pitkänen, Jouko Pullinen, Pentti Pullinen, Juha Rouhikoski, Katri Stenberg, Maija Vainonen, Anne Tamminen, Vilja Tamminen, Katja Taskinen, Anssi Taulu, Mirva Valvanto, Maija Vatanen, Juha Veltti, Jana Vyborna-Turunen, Lasse Wallenius and Gary Wornell The exhibition is open from February 20th to April 12th 2015 in Hämeenlinna Art Museum |
December 3rd, 2014 Fairy Tales Illustration for Lumooja magazine 4/2014. The article about the enduring power of fairy tales "(A)ikuisille lapsille" was written by Pauliina Forss. |
December 3rd, 2014 Entheogens Illustration for an article about the use of entheogens in the treatment of mental illness for Libero magazine 4/2014. |
December 3rd, 2014 Birth Illustration for the short story "Syntymä" (Birth) by Tiina-Maria Leinonen in Kosmoskynä 4/2014. |
November 15th, 2014 Lending Happiness? Two illustrations for Lumooja magazine 3/2014. The article on libraries "Onnea lainaamassa?" (Lending Happiness?) was written by Pauliina Forss. |
November 15th, 2014 Egg Shell Grove Illustration for the short story "Munankuorilehto" (Egg Shell Grove) by Sara Norja in Spin magazine 4/2014 . |
May 5th, 2014 Nice Memories Cartoon for Lapsen maailma magazine 10/2014.The theme was "Mukavia muistoja" (Nice Memories). |
May 5th, 2014 End Note Illustration for Lumooja magazine 2/2014. |
May 5th, 2014 Steampunk Illustration for Lumooja magazine 1/2014. The article was "Höyryvoimalla vaihtoehtoiseen menneisyyteen" (To Alternate Past with Steam Power) by Aleksandr Mandros. |
May 5th, 2014 Work Force Illustration for an article about the need for work force in the caring professions for Libero magazine 1/2014. |
May 5th, 2014 Rest and Vacation Cartoon for Lapsen maailma magazine 6/2014.The theme was "Lepoa&lomaa" (Rest and Vacation). |
May 5th, 2014 For Fun and Benefit Cartoon for Lapsen maailma magazine 4/2014. The theme was "Huviksi ja hyödyksi" (For Fun and Benefit). |
May 5th, 2014 Towards the Spring Cartoon for Lapsen maailma magazine 3/2014. The theme was "Kohti kevättä" (Towards the Spring). |
May 5th, 2014 Part of the Action
Cartoon for Lapsen maailma magazine 2/2014. The theme was "Menossa mukana" (Part of the Action). |
May 5th, 2014 Rusted
Illustration for the short story "Ruostuneet" by Sanna Varis for Kosmoskynä 2/2014. |
January 25th, 2014 Consulting Agency Illustration for the short story "Konsulttitoimisto Clavicula" (Consulting Agency Clavicula) by Sanna Mörsky in Kosmoskynä 4/2013. |
January 22th, 2014 Absinth The graphic novel Absinth 2 - Metaprogrammer is written by Rami Ojares and illustrated by Yrjänä Salmela. It includes additional short stories illustrated by Reetta Saturo, Jouko Ruokosenmäki, Jaana Suorsa and Juha Veltti. Available both in English and Finnish through Amazon: Absinth 2 - Metaprogrammer |
January 22th, 2014 Etsijä 4/2013 I provided the cover illustration for the Christian magazine Etsijä 4/2013. |
January 22th, 2014 Kosmoskynä 3/2013 The Finnish science fiction/fantasy magazine Kosmoskynä 3/2013 includes an illustration I did for the short story "Säröjä" by Inkeri Kontro. |
January 22th, 2014 Lumooja 4/2013 Illustration for Lumooja magazine 4/2013. The article was "Kirjan kannet syntyvät yhteistyöllä" (Book Covers Are Born with Collaboration) by Salla Toivola. |
October 25th, 2013 Affliction on Comixology The four-issue series Affliction is released digitally on Comixology. The series is written by Sabir Pirzada, the art is by Eliseu Gouveia and colors by Juha Veltti. "Yesterday, Walter tried to kill himself. Today, he wakes up to find that everyone who comes near him suddenly and inexplicably dies. Everyone, that is, except for a mysterious lady named Eliza, who is desperately trying to keep Walter safe from a deadly assassin known as Miller - which would be easy if he didn't keep coming back from the dead without a scratch on him. Learn the true meaning of life and death in AFFLICTION." Affliction Vol.1 - the four issues collected |
October 6th, 2013 Living Art Häme! "Elävää taidetta Häme!" - a group exhibition of art from Häme area, curated by Anne Savitie. The artists are: Anne Lehtelä, Anssi Taulu, Jouni Pajavuori, Kaisu Aro, Maija Kimanen, Mari Isotalo, Petteri Kerko, Pirjo Partanen, Samuli Laurinolli, Liisa Louhiala-Pärnänen, Marion Robinson, Olli Larjo, Ahti ja Olli Isomäki, Merja Markkula ja Kirill Lorech, Laura Pohjonen, Riitta Förström, Katja Taskinen, Juha Menna, Ulla Niskanen, Tuija Sarantila, Juha Veltti, Maija Vatanen, Matti Happonen, Riitta Romu, Mika Heinonen, Henry Koljonen and Jenni Kalsola. The exhibition is open from October 12th 2013 to 19th January 2014 in Riihimäki Art Museum. |
October 3rd, 2013 Treasure - Folklore in Contemporary Art Treasure - Folklore in Contemporary Art, Tärinä Gallery , Riihimäki The exhibition is open from October 2nd to 30th Tuesdays to Thursdays 14-17, Saturdays to Sundays 12-14 in Tärinä Gallery, Riihimäki. The artists are: Jaana Ahjokangas, Satu Bethell, Tyko Elo, Jyri Hietamäki, Leena Jokilaakso, Else Joutsi, Timo Kokko, Pirjo Kontu-Ropo, Katja Luoto, Matti Metsämaa, Tero Puisto, Juha Veltti and Eeva-Liisa öhman. |
September 10th, 2013 Kerrostumia - Layers Art exhibition with Katja Luoto in Riihimäki New paintings and a sampling of older work in the spacious Tärinä Gallery alongside installation art and embroidery works by Katja Luoto. The exhibition is open from September 11th to 29th in Tärinä Gallery, Riihimäki. |
July 6th, 2013 Summer '13 Summer '13, a group exhibition at Galleria KONE, Hämeenlinna The artists are: Kaisu Aro, Riitta Förström, Heli Huotala, Ismo Hyvärinen, Ahti Isomäki, Olli Isomäki, Mari Isotalo, Kirsi Jokelainen, Aura Jylhä-Vuorio, Johannes Kangas, Tuija Lampinen, Samuli Laurinolli, Salla Laurinolli, Juha Meuronen, Mikko Mikkola, Kalle Mustonen, Tiina Nevalainen, Pilvi Ojala, Jouni Pajavuori, Jouko Pullinen, Katri Stenberg, Anne Tamminen, Katja Taskinen, Anssi Taulu, Jukka Teittinen, Anniina Vainionpää, Mirva Valvanto, Juha Veltti, Jana Vyborna-Turunen. The exhibition is open from July 3rd to 23rd in Galleria KONE, Hämeenlinna. |
July 6th, 2013 National Watercolour Exhibition Riihimäki Artists' Association has organized the second National Watercolour Art Exhibition, curated by Pekka Ryynänen The artists are: Anni Arffman, Jan Eklund, Anja Haapala, Leena Jokilaakso, Seppo Kari, Vappu Kiili, Briitta Kotilainen, Pekka Latva, Linda Majoinen, Riitta Niittonen, Liisa Nikitin, A. J Niskanen, Anja Oasmaa, Asta Pajari, Tero Puisto, Maire Ruotsalainen, Pekka Ryynänen, Pirkko Tefke, Sirpa Tukiainen, Juha Veltti and Kirsi Virtanen. The exhibition is open from July 6th to August 25th in Tärinä Gallery, Riihimäki. |
September 5th, 2012 Helsinki Comics Festival Säilä numbers 3 and 4 are released at Helsinki Comics Festival, September 7th to 9th. Number 4 has 18 pages of my comics (in addition to the ongoing Verenperintö it includes the ten-page Mukavuusalue story), my interview and cover (with new logo design). September 3rd, 2012 Solo Exhibition Small solo exhibition "Mietteitä" (Musings) in Feeniks Café, Riihimäki, from September 4th to 29th. |
September 3rd, 2012 Group Exhibition "My Battles" Group exhibition "Taisteluni" (My Battles) from September 7th to 28th in Tärinä Gallery. The exhibition was curated by Satu-Lotta Peltola. The artists are: Sinikka Elomaa, Päivi Granfors,Ahti Isomäki, Olli Isomäki, Willem Krijgsman, Terhi Laiho, Meeri Lindfors, Katja Luoto, Marja-Liisa Luoto, Anna Leppälä Perander, Eija Puistomaa, Maija-Liisa Pöysti, Jouni Rasimus, Anna Rauhala, Riitta Romu, Juha Veltti and Eira Viertoma. |
August 20th, 2012 Group Exhibition in Lahti Uusi-Kipinä Gallery from August 15th 2012 to September 2nd 2012 The artists are: Edwina Goldstone, Pirjo Heino, Marja-Liisa Jokitalo, Samuli Laurinolli, Katja Luoto, Juhani Niskanen, Ville Räty, Anssi Taulu, Tiina Vaahtera and Juha Veltti Uusi-Kipinä Gallery |
August 7th, 2012 National Watercolour Exhibition Riihimäki Artists' Association has organized a National Watercolour Art Exhibition. It is curated by Mika Törönen. The artists are: Sirpa Erkinharju, Pia Feinik, Pauliaukusti Haapanen, Hanna Holma, Irma Kangas, Urpu-Elina Korhonen, Arja Kunttu, Elise Lehikoinen, Juhana Niskanen, Anja Oasmaa , Maire Ruotsalainen, Suvi Toivoniemi, Kati Valkonen, Juha Veltti, Paula Vierikko, Tuija Virta, Taina Vuento ja AnneMilana Vuokila. The exhibition is open from August 6th to 26th in Tärinä Gallery, Riihimäki. |
May 2nd, 2012 New Comics Anthology The new Finnish comics anthology magazine Säilä from Musta Ritari kustannus will debut this month. The first issue will begin my series "Verenperintö", or Hidden People, with 12 color pages and will continue in the monthly magazine. Musta Ritari kustannus |
March 3rd, 2012 The Monster in the Basement The cover for the forth-coming book by John Boman. The book will be released this summer, more info later. |
March 2nd, 2012 Group Exhibition in Hämeenlinna A couple of my painting are represented at the art exhibition "Hämeen nuoret 2012" for young artists in Galleria ARX in Keinusaarentie 1, Hämeenlinna, Finland. Exhibition open from March 6th to April 21st. |
February 15th, 2012 Web Design I designed and programmed the webpage for fellow artist and designer Jana Vyborna-Turunen. |
October 3rd, 2011 Juha Veltti - Metamorphoses Solo exhibition of new paintings. Samuli Paronen Hall, Riihimäki Library, Finland |
September 24th, 2011 Group Exhibition in Tampere Rajataide Association in Tampere, Finland celebrates it's 15th birthday with an exhibition with the theme of religion. I partake with two paintings alongside Tiina Harjola, Merja Isomaa-James, Merja Miettinen, Tiina Jaakkola, Heidi Saramäki, Pauliina Jokela, Virpi Lehtonen and Jasu Salmi. The exhibition is open from September 24th to October 16th. Galleria Rajatila |
June 14th, 2011 The Spirit of the Moon Cover art for The Spirit of the Moon, a young adult fantasy book by John Boman. Trade paperback available from |