hi, my name is
Mila Reyes
Taking on new projects from January
I draw characters, covers and little loops that make brands feel human.
Illustrator
Lisbon, Portugal
me, mostly caffeinated
the studio, 2026
Editorial illustration
Character design
Motion loops
Book covers
Murals and prints
Risograph
explore my work!
Selected work
A few projects I’m proud of: mascots, magazine spots, a wall and some loops.
4 favourites, more on request
about me!
I’m Mila, an illustrator who gets far too excited about tiny details. For the last eight years I’ve drawn for magazines, apps and a few very patient friends. I like loose lines, loud colour and briefs that let me be a little weird.
what I do
Things I make
Four things I’m good at, and one or two I’m still learning.
01
Editorial illustration
magazines, books
02
Character design
mascots, apps
03
Motion loops
social, ads
04
Murals and prints
shops, homes
Procreate
Gouache
After Effects
Risograph
p.s. yes, I take commissions. Scroll down and say hi.
where I’ve been
Experience
Eight years of drawing for money, and a few more for fun.
8 years, zero regrets
what I can do for you
Services
Four things I do well. If your idea sits between them, even better.
remote friendly, Lisbon based
2 to 4 weeks
Character design
Mascots, expressions and style sheets that survive the app, the van and the t-shirt.
what you get
Character sheet and turnarounds
Six expressions and poses
Usage notes for your team
from €2,500
Ask about this
1 to 2 weeks
Editorial illustration
Spot illustrations and full spreads for magazines, books and the odd annual report.
what you get
Rough sketches within 3 days
Final art in print and web sizes
Spot, half page or full spread
from €400
Ask about this
2 to 3 weeks
Motion loops
Stickers, reaction GIFs and short loops, drawn frame by frame and exported for every platform.
what you get
Frame by frame hand drawn loops
GIF, MP4, Lottie and sticker formats
Sound friendly timing for social
from €900
Ask about this
on site
Murals and prints
Walls, windows and riso prints. I bring the ladder, you bring the coffee.
what you get
Site visit and wall sketch
Paint, ladders and sealing included
Small riso print runs on request
from €6,000
Ask about this
honest numbers
What it costs
Starting points, not menus. Every job gets a fixed quote before I pick up a pen.
Spot
from €400
one illustration, any size
Great for a single article, cover, poster or a one off gift.
Three rough directions
Two rounds of tweaks
Files in every format
Print and web files
Commercial licence included
ready in 1 to 2 weeks
most booked
Character
from €2,500
mascot, expressions, style sheet
For brands that need a face: apps, packaging, merch and social.
Full character sheet
Six expressions and poses
Usage guide for your team
Source files and brushes
Two months of small tweaks
ready in 3 to 4 weeks
Wall
from €6,000
murals up to 20 metres
Shops, cafes, schools and offices. Indoor or outdoor walls.
Site visit and sketches
Paint and ladder included
Two weeks on site
Anti graffiti sealing
Photo shoot of the finished wall
1 to 2 weeks on site
Prices exclude VAT. Non profits and small shops: ask, I do a few soft rate jobs a year.
notes and diary
From the journal
Process notes, tool love and the occasional mural diary. Short, honest, sometimes useful.
new post most months
nice people I’ve drawn for
questions people ask
Before you write
The things almost everyone asks first. If yours is not here, just ask.
Do you take commissions?
Yes. Portraits, pets, wedding invites and the occasional tattoo. Send a note with what you have in mind and I will tell you if it is a fit.
How much does a project cost?
Spot illustrations start around 400 euros, characters and brand work from 2,500. I always send a fixed quote before starting, no surprises.
Do you do animation too?
Short loops and stickers, yes. Full films, no, but I know people who do and I am happy to introduce you.
Can I buy prints?
A small run of riso prints drops every few months. Follow me on Instagram to catch the next one, they go fast.
replies within two days
let’s make something together
Say hello
Got a project, a strange idea or just want to talk about pens? Send it over. I read every message, usually with a biscuit.