Ninja Sketch

Kiko “Ninja Sketch” Yamada was born into a family of artists. Her mother was a children's book illustrator and her father designed movie posters and book covers. From the moment she could hold a pencil, she knew she wanted to be an artist. In 2010, while she was attending Art Center College of Design, she got her first caricature job at Universal Studios. She instantly fell in love with the art of caricatures and has since become one of the worlds most prestigious caricature artists. With over 14 international caricature awards, she has traveled the world with her caricature art reputation. Besides drawing in 40 states in the US, she has drawn caricatures in Korea, taught seminars in Japan and was the Guest of Honor at the caricature convention in Vienna. Her art is a reflection of her: colorful, fun and silly.
Ninja Sketch’s impressive portfolio includes work in over 30 states and 3 countries. In 2022, she was recognized by the International Society of Caricature Artists, being voted the second-best caricature artist in the world. Her dedication to her craft and unique artistic vision have earned her a prominent place in the art community.