Hi, I’m Rhi!

I’m an illustrator and tattoo artist from Vancouver, BC, Canada. You may know me by my former pseudonym, Maen Illustrates.

Drawing and creating art has been a part of my life for as long as I can remember.
After originally studying to be a musician, in 2016 I made the switch to focusing on illustration, leading me to complete BCIT’s Graphic Design program in 2020.

Most recently, I completed my debut picture book, Oliver the Forest Gatherer, as both the illustrator and writer. This project is fully self-published, with every step of the project solely created and designed by myself (learning how to create an ISBN and barcode was more fun than I ever imagined) and I can’t wait to share it with the world! It is now available here on my website and in local book stores around Vancouver.

Tattooing has been part of my art practice since 2012, starting with self-taught hand-poke tattoos. After tattooing in a home-based studio for many years, I began working in a private studio in 2022. My tattoo books are currently closed.

My art style is influenced by nature, literature, folklore, Nordic design, and Japanese animation. Outside of art, I enjoy hanging out with my cat Ocha, going for walks in the forest, listening to music, and nature photography.