Meet Lica & Family
This month for Mama Muse, we’re so excited to introduce Lica—an Indonesian illustrator, mother of two beautiful daughters, and a long-time creative collaborator with Indigo Kids. You may already know her artwork from our beloved Oleh-Oleh collection, where her thoughtful illustrations helped bring the spirit of Bali to life.
We sat down with Lica to chat about motherhood, creativity, and the simple moments that inspire her most.
Tell us about yourself and your family.
I’m Lica, an Indonesian illustrator. I’ve been working in the art industry for about 15 years. Before becoming a full-time illustrator, I was a professional dancer and worked in the performing arts. I also studied and lived in France for seven years, which really broadened my perspective, both as an artist and as a person.
Now I’m a mother of two wonderful daughters. My oldest, Arianatha, is six years old, and my youngest, Sacca, is one. Motherhood has become a big part of who I am, and it naturally influences both my life and my creative work.
How has becoming a mother changed your creativity and your art?
First, I feel that I’ve become more mature. It has changed the way I see the world and the people around me, and that naturally affects how I communicate and express ideas through my art. I think my work has become more thoughtful and emotionally connected.
Second, becoming a mother has completely changed the way I work. I have much less uninterrupted time, so I’ve had to become much more efficient and intentional with my creative process.
I’m naturally a morning person. I used to love starting work early and spending the whole day creating. These days, though, most of my work happens at night after my daughters are asleep. It wasn’t an easy adjustment at first, but I’ve learned to adapt.
What has motherhood taught you most - especially being a mum to three boys so close in age?
To be patient and calm during chaos. My kids are all very active, and they feed off each other’s energy and cheekiness, so things get crazy very, very fast! But my husband and I have learned to stay calm, take things one at a time, and just keep going even when times are hard.
What are the biggest lessons your daughters have taught you so far?
They’ve taught me patience, how to slow down, and how to be more adaptable.
Patience has probably been the biggest lesson for me. I’ve never been a naturally patient person—definitely not as patient as my husband! I was also raised with a fairly traditional Asian parenting style, and over time I realised that not everything I experienced growing up was the right approach for my daughters.
I’ve learned that each child has their own personality, and I need to meet them where they are. Sometimes that means being gentler, listening more, and responding with empathy instead of reacting.
They’ve also taught me to slow down and enjoy the little moments. I’ve learned not to stress too much when things don’t go exactly as planned, because some of the best moments happen unexpectedly.
What brings you the most joy in this season of motherhood?
The moments I treasure most are the quiet ones.
I love those little moments when we’re simply connected without saying anything—just exchanging a smile or making eye contact. Those tiny moments can instantly warm my heart and still give me butterflies. They’re simple, but they remind me how deeply connected we are, and that’s something I never take for granted.
What does a perfect day look like for you and your family?
For us, the perfect day is simple.
We love being surrounded by nature, but we also appreciate comfort. An ideal day would be spending time somewhere peaceful with beautiful natural surroundings, good food nearby, and plenty of space for the kids to explore and play without feeling overstimulated.
If everyone eats well, has fun, and we can end the day calmly—getting home on schedule without any meltdowns or drama—that’s pretty much a perfect family day for us.
