Hello, I'm
Mika Tanaka
Illustrator & character designer who turns ideas into colorful, joyful art that makes people smile.
My Work
A collection of projects I'm proud of
Cosmic Critters
A whimsical set of 24 alien characters for a children's educational app.
Noodle Dreams
Looping food animations for a ramen restaurant's social media.
Plant Pals
40+ plant-themed stickers for iOS and Android messaging apps.
Bloop Music
Full branding for a kids' music streaming service.
Pixel Pets
Retro pixel art assets for a virtual pet mobile game.
Sunny Bakery
Illustrated packaging for an artisan bakery's product line.
About Me
Hi there! I'm Mika, a freelance illustrator and character designer based in Portland, OR. I love creating colorful worlds and characters that bring joy to people of all ages.
When I'm not drawing, you can find me playing video games, making pottery, or trying to befriend every cat in my neighborhood.
Quick Facts
- Based in Portland, OR
- 8 years of illustration experience
- Worked with 50+ clients worldwide
- Coffee enthusiast (3 cups/day minimum)
- Cat parent to Luna and Mochi
What I Do
Illustration
Character Design
Animation
UI Design
Branding
Packaging
Game Art
Motion Graphics
Let's Create Together!
Got a fun project? I'd love to hear about it. Drop me a line and let's make something amazing.
hello@mikatanaka.art