Monica Ahanonu

Monica Ahanonu is a Los Angeles-based illustrator and digital creator. Many consider her an expert in color theory and vector illustration. Monica started her career at DreamWorks Animation where she honed her unique artistic style.

You will find Monica showcasing her signature style and doing capsule clothing collections, book illustration, package design, digital campaigns as well as on the red carpet for various events. Monica’s client roster spans brands in media, clothing, consumer products and publishing. She has recently worked with Vanity Fair, Gap, Google, Facebook, Netflix, Sephora, TIME, Sprite, Peloton, TOMS, Simon & Schuster, and Adobe .

Monica continues to innovate the digital space for Black artists. Her portraits and pop art make learning about people from other cultures, industries and backgrounds accessible. Her fifth illustrated book, Black Icons in Herstory, was released in October 2022. Monica wants to make sure everyone honors their own uniqueness and beauty.