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Hi, I’m Maile Laporga, an emerging artist from Lanai, Hawaii. I specialize in portrait illustration and graphic design, and I love bringing client ideas to life through a blend of traditional and digital media. I frequently work with galleries, schools, and communities to create expressive portraits and engaging visual stories. I’m comfortable collaborating across mediums and styles, and I enjoy teaching others, exploring new techniques, and contributing to public art projects. When I’m not sketching, I’m building my portfolio, connecting with fellow artists, and continuing to learn and grow as an illustrator and designer.…Hi, I’m Maile Laporga, an emerging artist from Lanai, Hawaii. I specialize in portrait illustration and graphic design, and I love bringing client ideas to life through a blend of traditional and digital media. I frequently work with galleries, schools, and communities to create expressive portraits and engaging visual stories. I’m comfortable collaborating across mediums and styles, and I enjoy teaching others, exploring new techniques, and contributing to public art projects. When I’m not sketching, I’m building my portfolio, connecting with fellow artists, and continuing to learn and grow as an illustrator and designer.

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Hi, I’m Maile Laporga, an emerging artist from Lanai, Hawaii. I specialize in portrait illustration and graphic design, and I love bringing client ideas to life through a blend of traditional and digital media. I frequently work with galleries, schools, and communities to create expressive portraits and engaging visual stories. I’m comfortable collaborating across mediums and styles, and I enjoy teaching others, exploring new techniques, and contributing to public art projects. When I’m not sketching, I’m building my portfolio, connecting with fellow artists, and continuing to learn and grow as an illustrator and designer.…Hi, I’m Maile Laporga, an emerging artist from Lanai, Hawaii. I specialize in portrait illustration and graphic design, and I love bringing client ideas to life through a blend of traditional and digital media. I frequently work with galleries, schools, and communities to create expressive portraits and engaging visual stories. I’m comfortable collaborating across mediums and styles, and I enjoy teaching others, exploring new techniques, and contributing to public art projects. When I’m not sketching, I’m building my portfolio, connecting with fellow artists, and continuing to learn and grow as an illustrator and designer.

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Hi, I’m Maile Laporga, an emerging artist from Lanai, Hawaii. I specialize in portrait illustration and graphic design, and I love bringing client ideas to life through a blend of traditional and digital media. I frequently work with galleries, schools, and communities to create expressive portraits and engaging visual stories.

I’m comfortable collaborating across mediums and styles, and I enjoy teaching others, exploring new techniques, and contributing to public art projects. When I’m not sketching, I’m building my portfolio, connecting with fellow artists, and continuing to learn and grow as an illustrator and designer.

Skills

Experience Level

Illustration

Expert

Portrait

Expert

Book Illustration

Intermediate

Work Experience

Art Instructor at Lanai Art Center

June 30, 2020 - June 29, 2020

Instructed art classes at the Lanai Art Center, developed lesson plans, led workshops, and supported community art initiatives, including portraits and public art projects.

Portrait Commission at Kamehameha Schools

June 1, 2022 - October 1, 2025

Produced portrait commissions for school programs, collaborating with students and staff to capture likeness and personality for displays and materials.

Social Media Intern at STEM Works Innovation Internship

May 31, 2025 - June 30, 2025

Managed social media channels, created content calendars, and supported digital outreach and engagement.