ABOUT

Mari Takeyama is a monster-loving 2D artist inspired most by the fantastical and all things spooky. She loves collaborating, conceptualizing and creative problem-solving, and her ultimate passion is creating art that helps bring stories to life for entertainment and education.

Throughout the years, Mari developed a specialty in realistic illustration. Freelancing has also made her multi-faceted, allowing her to easily adapt her art style to fit the needs of various projects for various industries. From drawing popular cartoon characters for the entertainment industry to painting real-life events for non-profit charity, her goal is to make compelling, atmospheric, believable artwork that engages viewers and enhances the overall visual-storytelling experience.

Currently based in San Diego, California, Mari continues to contract in the arts-and-entertainment industry while pursuing her passion for nature illustration, baking and building Gundam models.