Mari Kanstad Johnsen is an artist based in Oslo, known for her illustrations for children's books and poetry books. She has collaborated with several publishers, including Gyldendal and Magikon, and has contributed editorial illustrations to newspapers and magazines such as WIRE and Morgenbladet. Her work spans both Norwegian and Swedish children's books, which shows her wide range in the field of illustration.
Johnsen has a varied style and approach to illustration, with a particular focus on emotional themes. She often works with both text and images in children's books, and also offers personal projects such as 5-minute portraits. Her ability to convey emotions through illustrations makes her a prominent figure in her field.