Ana Patankar is a character designer and illustrator specializing in creating vibrant, high-engagement visual narratives for a global market. With a background in advertising and a portfolio spanning book publishing, character design and development (2d and 3d) and digital media, Ana bridges the gap between traditional storytelling and modern brand needs. Her work is recognized for its expressive character work and a distinct sense of humor, most notably seen in her viral series of cultural puns that have garnered an captive audience of over 100,000 followers on Instagram and has been featured in multiple print and digital media articles.

Ana works with a diverse range of global clients—from North American publishers to Indie authors. Whether she is designing 2d Character mascot or sculpting a 3D character for a digital interface, or creatively translating the words of a author,  her focus remains on creating “visual hooks” with humor and human connection that resonate across cultures. She is passionate about intellectual property development and is currently seeking new representation to expand her reach into high-impact commercial and advertising campaigns.