ISSUE: 129 It took winning an international doodling championship for Santanu Hazarika to take the leap into pursuing a career as a visual artist Which have been your most memorable projects? SH: While almost all the projects I have done have had their own appeal, I think one of the most memorable projects would be…
While Devangana Dash has worked on a range of award-winning book covers, she finds much joy in writing and illustrating her own books for children How were you drawn to visual art? DD: It happened very organically. I was that kid who draws and paints and spreads out her bucket of crayons on the floor….
Inspired by a mix of fashion, music and pop culture, Jasjyot Singh Hans’ work embraces a gamut of creatively fulfilling areas Introduce us to your creative process. AS: I start with the idea – the ideating can take anywhere from one to several of days. At times it requires research – on the subject as…
For Muhammed Sajid, art is a way to speak to the world through his fingers What does your creative process involve? MS: My favourite medium to work on is poster colour on paper but I mostly opt for digital as it has everything. I also love working with watercolours, pastels, and pencils. I start with…
Ayush Kalra uses his distinctive illustrations to highlight, and try to break, long-prevailing gender stereotypes How did your tryst with illustration begin? AK: I’ve been working as an illustrator for more than two years. I still see myself at the start of my journey but have seen a fair amount of success. Art is one…
A common love for storytelling led Pratheek Thomas and Tina Thomas to the sometimes uncertain but always fulfilling comic business What drew you to designing comics? PT: We’ve always loved to write and create stories and that love continues to this day. We’re both engineering graduates – Tina worked as an Electronics Engineer in an…
Though Rahul Arora first picked up the pencil to give form to his feelings, he has since embarked on a fulfilling career as an illustrator How did your tryst with illustration begin? RA: My love for illustration started in school when I used to draw on the backs of my notebooks out of boredom. Since…
For illustrator/designer, Yogesh Bhusare, doing work that involves a lot of travel is the ideal scenario Do you intend to branch out on your own? YB: Through all the ups and downs in my life I have always believed in one thing – hard work pays off, maybe not immediately, but someday it does. I…
Freelance graphic designer and artist, Satish Moladiya has a fluid style that is inspired by nature, and evolves like it Define your style. What inspires your innovative ideas? SM: Being an artist I consistently try to explore and venture along new paths of creativity – this makes me create a new style every time I…
Though Rahul Arora first picked up the pencil to give a form to his feelings, he has since embarked on a fulfilling career as an illustrator
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