This week, I get the pleasure of showcasing some totally awesome works from Mikko Lagerstedt, a self-taught photographer and nature enthusiast from beautiful Finland. But before I do that, I want to tell you a thing or three about Mikko and Finland as well while I am at it.

Dashing through the snow, On a one-horse open sleigh, Over the fields we go, Laughing all the way…Oh, it’s almost Christmas time, do you already feel warmer inside? Have you thought of the presents you’re getting or making, have you organized your design work so that you’ll be done before Christmas? If you quickly need some holiday elements to make some nice greeting cards for your clients, your friends or your loved ones, we have just the vector pack you need! Snowflakes, Christmas trees, Santa, snowmen – you name it!

Winter has already started showing its teeth and claws, lowering the mercury in our thermometers, giving more power to the wind and making the sun go to sleep earlier than we would like it to. But it takes a lot more to bring our spirits down and to prove it, we have prepared a series of both cool and heartwarming winter scenery illustrations.