Hello! I’m a children’s book illustrator from India. Nice to meet you!
My earliest memory of art is when I realized I could draw a better cat than my elder brother at age 4. Since then it’s been my way of expressing myself and connecting with people.
I graduated and worked as an engineer for nearly a decade after which I started my freelance career creating custom illustrations, comics, and merchandise. I love the art of storytelling through drawings hence my love for children’s books.
I am attracted to everything cute, colorful, and happy, and challenge myself to create art that tickles some emotion each time. I also enjoy transforming my day-to-day experiences into relatable, quirky, and wholesome visual comics peppered with lovable characters and animals.
When not drawing, I can be found petting dogs and seeing cute animal videos online. I also enjoy yoga, playing board games, and being around nature.
I have been part of the SVSLearn community since I indulged myself in the world of children’s books in 2019 which has contributed significantly to my growth and career as a children’s book illustrator. I am also aspiring to write my own picture book and learning the craft of writing.
AWARDS and FEATURES
October 2022: SCBWI Featured Illustrator of the month
August 2020: Awarded the Grand Prize Winner of the SCBWI Summer Spectacular Portfolio Showcase 2020. Check out my post on portfolio tips here.
August 2020: Interview with Kidlit Artists as an SCBWI Summer Spectacular Portfolio Showcase 2020 Winner.
August 2020: Featured on Advocate Art as an SCBWI Summer Spectacular Portfolio Showcase 2020 Winner.
February 2020: I was selected as a Featured Art Student for SVS Learn.
January 2015: My work was featured in the Deccan Chronicle.
CLIENTS
Harper Collins
Candlewick Press
Running Press
Warren Publishing
Sourcebooks
Pratham Books
Karadi Tales
Ms. Moochie Books