In 1979, Järvi graduated from the Estonian Academy of Arts.
Järvi was a freelance artist from 1983 until 2003. He illustrated more than 22 books and wrote and illustrated one children"s book Järvi appeared in a number of television shows and radio programmes, most famously in Kõige Suurem Sõber and Onu Raivo Jutupliiats.
He also appeared regularly on Radio Kuku with his show Onu Raivo rännakud.
12th Riigikogu; 11th Riigikogu. 10th Riigikogu]
Järvi was a member of Riigikogu since 2003. He was a member of the Estonian Reform Party.