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"Portrait painting is not just about creating an image; it is a profound journey into the depths of a person's soul.

A moment before the stir. Tony Mäkinen waits nervously on the right as the portrait of Major General Juha-Pekka Keränen is unveiled.
A moment before the stir. Tony Mäkinen waits nervously on the right as the portrait of Major General Juha-Pekka Keränen is unveiled.

A portrait painted by Tony Mäkinen from Porvoo caused a stir – the artist's return journey from Tikkakoski was unusual
(Uusimaa 2024, Mika Laurila) "Read more in the Uusimaa newspaper article (In Finnish)." Click the link to explore the article. 

In 2017, Mäkinen received an unusual phone call. It eventually brought him to celebration tables alongside the government leadership.
In 2017, Mäkinen received an unusual phone call. It eventually brought him to celebration tables alongside the government leadership.

Tony Mäkinen from Porvoo has painted himself into distinguished company – the court painter of generals has a unique studio in Haikkoo
(Uusimaa 2024, Mika Laurila) "Read more in the Uusimaa newspaper article. (In Finnish)"
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Tony Mäkinen from Porvoo, photographed at the Finnish Navy’s 100th Anniversary Gala Reception aboard the Suomen Joutsen in Turku. During the event, he received an invitation to a reception hosted by the Commander of the Navy. In the background are the Commander of the Finnish Navy and the President of the Republic of Finland.
Tony Mäkinen from Porvoo, photographed at the Finnish Navy’s 100th Anniversary Gala Reception aboard the Suomen Joutsen in Turku. During the event, he received an invitation to a reception hosted by the Commander of the Navy. In the background are the Commander of the Finnish Navy and the President of the Republic of Finland.

The "court painter" of the generals – Tony Mäkinen from Porvoo has painted four Finnish Defence Forces commanders in his studio
(Itäväylä 2024, Marko Wahlström) "Read more in the Itäväylä newspaper article. (In Finnish)" Click the link to explore the article. 

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