Mai Ohno was born in Kanagawa prefecture, Japan in 1980.
While at high school, she participated student exchange program and studied abroad in Alaska(USA) for a year.
After working for foreign advertising agency for 3years,
she got established an a freelance illustrator in 2006.
Mai loves to travel and draw, always get inspired by world people and culture.
Blending inspiration from outer world and inner imaginary world,
she introduces her unique world-view.

Work Experience
2006-
Working as a freelance illustrator, worked in a wide range of fields
2003-2006
McCANN Erickson Japan Inc.
Full time job as a Planning Executive in Strategic Planning Division

Education
Keio University Shonan Fujisawa Campus
Bachelors of Environmental Information/Tokyo, Japan 99-03

Skills
-Drawing, Photoshop, Illustrator
-Research and concept development

Languages
Fluent in English and Japanese
Basic conversation skill in Spanish

Recognitions
Vina Walk “Art Bench” competition /First Prize, 2001
Essay Contest (Japan Advertising Agencies Association)/Rookie Award, 2004

Interests
Traveling, Craft making, Scuba Diving

Additional Information
Participated “Peace Boat 54th global voyage”program as a communication coordinator (voluntary translator)

Contact
info@denali331.com