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Kristy Mao - Artist

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*ALL WORK IS COPYRIGHTED.   If you are interested in using any of my art for fliers, advertisements, etc. please email me.   I am happy to share my work as long as it is used in a way that I am comfortable having it portrayed - especially for non-profit organizations.   My art is enhanced by my strong interest in cultural anthropology and a passion to spread awareness and understanding of different cultures.   This is evident in my work which depicts different cultural expressions and mediums, particularly Polynesian inspired designs such as tattoo (tatau), siapo, and comtemporary...more
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Taupou design

March 28th, 2012

This design was originally done as one of my submissions for our annual Asian Pacific Islander Heritage month shirts. Since this is a design for a shirt, I kept the shading minimal and aimed for a really simple, clean look. Which is a big change for... 

Custom Tattoo Design

March 28th, 2012

I've been pretty busy lately trying to keep up with my 3 year old and my 2 year old, all while being 7 months pregnant, LOL... Yet thankfully I was able to find some time to put together a tattoo design for my dear friend of MANY years, Stephanie. S... 

Original Kids Posters

May 5th, 2010

Since I became a mommy, I've decided to start designing kids posters! The first I drew for my son Viliamu (William). I love sea turtles, especially Squirt from 'Finding Nemo'. And of course, it's no surprise that I chose an island theme for him, he i... 

Another Original Kids Poster

January 7th, 2010

This poster I drew for my best friends' daughter Alana. My friend LOVES koalas and 'Precious Moments' characters, so I incorporated them into an island theme. I can combine any themes you'd like for your own poster if you're interested! =)