About me
Hi there! I’m Katarína Máliková, an illustrator and mixed-media artist who thrives on bringing stories to life through whimsical creatures, animals, and the unexpected charm of the strange and beautiful. My work combines a passion for visual storytelling with a designer’s strategic thinking to create vibrant and meaningful art.
Why I Do What I Do
Creating art is my way of exploring the strange and wonderful, celebrating life’s unpredictability, and offering a touch of magic to everyday moments. Whether it’s an illustration of a quirky creature or a whimsical landscape, I aim to spark curiosity and joy in those who experience my work. I love to create images that resonate with both children and adults, helping to tell stories that feel familiar, yet full of imagination and wonder.
I’m driven by the idea that art can be more than just a visual— it can convey emotions, connect people, and offer a sense of comfort or joy, no matter how strange or quirky the characters might be. It’s this belief that keeps me pushing my creativity and exploring new ways of working.
My Experience & Background
My journey as a creator has been shaped by a mix of disciplines. With a background in graphic design, I bring a strategic and thoughtful approach to each project. I specialize in book layout and design, where my skills in typography and print production come into play. This experience has been invaluable in developing an eye for composition, balance, and visual flow, which I carry through to my illustration work.
While I started as a designer, my true passion lies in creating art that can transport people to another world—one where whimsical animals and creatures have their own stories and adventures. Over the years, I’ve worked on various projects, including illustrations for children’s books, custom commissions for clients, and creating illustrations for print-on-demand products.
Notable Projects
Some of the projects I’ve loved working on include creating custom illustrations for book covers, designing layouts that blend creativity with functionality, and exploring new ways of combining traditional and digital media. My illustrations have also been featured on my Instagram, where I document my process and share the quirky, magical world I create.
I’m excited about where my journey is taking me and always eager to collaborate with clients who want to tell unique stories through art.