

Hi! I am Tika, an illustrator, storyteller, painter, and crafter from Indonesia, now based in Nebraska. I create book illustrations, whimsical paintings, and handmade merchandise. My work often features animals and nature, inspired by happy childhood memories and the beauty of a simple life.
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Welcome to my painting portfolio, where I share original artworks inspired by nature, animals, and everyday moments. Each piece is created with care to evoke warmth, nostalgia, and a touch of whimsy.
You can also find prints of these paintings available in my Etsy shop.

"Repose"
“Repose” is a meditation on rest as a form of strength. In nature, every creature has its own way of protecting itself; the opossum, for instance, surrenders by fainting, letting the danger pass. In our own lives, don’t we sometimes long for that same pause to simply close our eyes, drift into stillness, and allow the hard moments to move past us? This work gently reminds us that rest is not weakness, but a quiet, enduring resilience.Diameter 5" | Acrylic on canvas

"Strawberry Hunt"
“Strawberry Hunt” is a story of giving and receiving with the earth. In seeking fruit, we’re reminded that nature provides only when it is cared for in return. This painting captures that tender balance, an invitation to nurture, to gather with gratitude, and to see every harvest as part of an ongoing exchange between us and the living world.20"x16" | Acrylic on canvas

"Berry Much In Love"
“Berry Much in Love” celebrates the freedom to love openly and gently, embracing whoever or whatever brings joy, so long as it causes no harm. It is also a quiet reminder to honor the loves of others without judgment, allowing each heart to bloom in its own way.8"x8" | Acrylic on canvas panel

"Berry by Berry"
“Berry by Berry” tells the story of a little mole named Berry, joyfully harvesting the giant strawberry he has tended with care. It is a celebration of patience, pride, and the quiet happiness that comes from nurturing something into fullness5"x7" | Acrylic on canvas

"Midnight Slumber"
“Midnight Slumber” portrays a tiger at rest, a quiet reminder that even the fiercest among us need moments of stillness. Strength is not only in the roar but also in the pause, in allowing ourselves to breathe, to sleep, to simply be.9"x12" | Acrylic on canvas panel

"Maia's Special Birthday"
Maia’s Special Birthday” tells the story of a young tiger cub whose parents, knowing her dream of joining the mouse circus, create a magical surprise! A circus-themed party complete with two tiny circus mice. This work captures the wonder of childhood dreams, the kind that glow so brightly before we grow older and put on our adult masks. It is a tender reminder to honor those pure, playful longings that often slip away but (hopefully) never truly leave us.5"x7" | Pencil on sand grain paper

" A Moment Before Jam"
4"x4" | Acrylic on canvas panel

"Picked & Packed"
8"x8" | Acrylic on canvas panel

"A Slow Start"
4"x4" | Acrylic on canvas panel
This section showcases the books I have created both as an illustrator and as an author.










I’d love to hear from you!
Whether you’re interested in commissions, buy my art, or just want to say hello, feel free to reach out.
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