I began to make graphics in 1986 in addition aquarelles. I’ve worked in years
1993 – 1997 as a teacher at the Simo Art School of Children between 7 to 11.
Nowadays I’m working as an art teacher at the primary school and a graphic
teacher in the Institute of grown-up people in Simo. Also I’m one of the
members’ group who does the instructions for the Simo Art School of Children.

Studies:
- in the University of Lapland the specializing in the fine arts during the
teacher studies
- art studies under the artists Matti Jaukkuri, Leea Tiihonen-Pellegrino,
the graphic artists Marjatta Hanhijoki and Riitta Moilanen
- participaitings in many courses of art

Memberships:
- The Society of Kemi Artists
- The Society “Rinki” of Artists of Simo region 1981 - 2009

Exhibitions:
- 8th Lessedra World Art Print Annual – Mini print 2009 (Bulgaria)
- Mini Print International of Cadaques 2009 (Spain)
- Ars Arctica 1990, 1990
- The Area Exhibition of Lapland 1992, 1997
- The Limit Exhibition 1982, 1986
- The Culture Days of Finnish Teachers 1988 (Tampere), 1992 (Helsinki)
- the exhibitions of groups: Kemi 1988, Tornio 1988, Sodankylä 1989,
Luleå(Sweden)1994, Boden (Sweden)1994, Simo 2006
- the private exhibitions: Salla 1986, Lapua 1987, Tornio 1987, Tervola 1991, Simo 1994, Oulu 1995, Kemi 1997, Simo 2007
- the Common exhibitions of Kemi Artists and Rinki since 1982

Prizes:
- the 3rd prize in graphic on The Culture Days of Finnish Teachers
(Tampere 1988)
- the culture prize of Länsi-Pohja Teachers Trade Union of Distric (1992)

Collections:
- Rovaniemi District Office of Finnish Teachers Trade Union
- Simo Community
- Ranua Community
- Salla Health Centre
- Simo Health Centre
- Copenhagen Sport Centre
- Kemi Historical Museum
- The Service House “Kiikanpalo” for old people (in Simo)
- The Maksniemi School (in Simo)