About B. Miyo

B. Miyo is an alias for Maui born and raised illustrator Bailey Onaga. B. Miyo is a combination of her first initial, as well as her middle name "Miyoko," shortened to what sounds like 微妙 or "sublime" in Japanese.

Bailey's array of products includes apparel, accessories, and stationery goods featuring original artwork with a “Hawaii Kawaii” vibe. Her work pays homage to “Slice of Life Kine Tingz": the simple aspects of life that are often overlooked as ordinary, and what makes living in Hawaiʻi so unique.

Outside of freelancing, Bailey also works as a Studio Assistant and teacher at Sabado Studios in Wailuku, Maui.

MURALS

Moʻolelo O Maui (2025) | Mural with Matt Agcolicol. Maui, Hawai'i.

Mahealani (2023) | Mural with Aki Sword at Kaulana Mahina Apartments. Maui, Hawai'i.

Kia`i Ola (2022)| Kama`ole I Lifeguard Tower Mural. Maui, Hawai'i.

Papaku Hanai a Malama II (2023) | Mural with Matt Acgolicol, Kuakea Yasek, Brissa Christophersen and Courtney Holland at Lihikai Elementary School. Maui, Hawai'i.

Hoakalei (2021) | Mural with Philip Sabado for Kaiser Permanente Kapolei. O'ahu, Hawai'i.

Celebrating Our Richmond, Past and Present (2013) | Argonne Elementary School, directed by Elaine Chu and Yukako Ezoe through Precita Eyes Muralists. San Francisco, California.

Ahupua'a (2009) | Created in association with the Cousteau Society for the Ambassadors of the Environment in collboration with Philip Sabado. Maui, Hawai'i.

International Year of the Reef (2008) | Mosaic collaboration with Philadelphia artist Isaiah Zagar. Maui, Hawai'i.

AWARDS & EXHIBITIONS

HAWAI'IFUDA (2024) | Solo Exhibition at Wailuku Art Space. Maui, Hawai'i.

JOSHI KAI (2022) | Group Art Show at Sabado Studios. Maui, Hawai'i.

People's Choice Award (2021) | Award for Koa Bug painting in juried Malama Wao Akua Exhibition at Hui No'eau Visual Arts Center. Maui, Hawai'i.

My Messed Up Life Still Thrills You (2018) | Exhibition solo art show at Blue Banana Dining Bar. Fukuoka, Japan.