Tag Archives: Illustration

Drawing on Experience

ISSUE: 132 From being the sole illustrator at a small agency to becoming a partner in one that allows him the freedom to express, Nipen Bhuyan’s focus has always been on learning What does creativity mean to you? NB: Creativity is a form of self-expression of course. It can be extremely satisfying if, through our…

Brand Value

ISSUE: 130 A first-generation Indian American, Badal Patel believes her cultural influences add meaning and purpose to her work as a designer and creative director How has your cultural background shaped the way you design? BP: Design is about problem-solving and having different perspectives is always great when thinking of a solution. My hyphenated background…

Drawn to art

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…

Culture as identity

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…

Drawing attention

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…

In the flow

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…