Official portraits

Several of my portraits can be found in public collections across Finland. Including the Helsinki University Museum, the municipal collections of Savonlinna and Tornio, the Oulu Diocesan Chapter, and the University of Turku.

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Portrait of Professor Timo Närhi.

2022

Commissioned portrait of Jussi Nuorteva, Lic.Phil., Docent.

2022

Portrait of Professor Minna Nyström, University of Helsinki Museum Collection.

2024

Official Commissioned Portrait, Helsinki Collection.

2025

Historical portrait of Erik Laxman – Collection of the City of Savonlinna.

2018

Palaa muotokuvat pääsivulle

Other themes

Official

Children

Arabialaiset - uniikki taidemaalaus Svetlana Ruoho

Animals

Family

Adults & youth

Black and White

Other commissioned art

Many thanks for your amazing work!

Svetlana, I would like to extend my warmest thanks to you for creating the official portrait. The artwork is exceptionally natural and lifelike, and its subtle symbolism tells a story about the principal's work, values, and personality, as well as the school's long history and continuity, in a way that truly touches the viewer.

Working with you was pleasant, smooth, and professional from beginning to end. You have the ability to listen, interpret, and create a work that exceeds expectations – and that is exactly what happened this time too.

The portrait received great praise immediately after its completion and continues to do so. Your artwork will be an important and valued part of the history of our institution, Helsingin Suomalainen Realilyseo, now Ressu and Ressu IB Upper Secondary School. The portrait is displayed in our old main hall.

- Ari Huovinen, Principal, Ressun lukio