I come from a lovely little town called Vizag (Visakhapatnam) known for its beautiful hills and beaches. Sand castles, ice creams, sea shells and smell of dry fish and salt in the air filled my childhood and teenage. I grew up with a healthy balance of urban and village life. Haystacks, paddy fields, rivers, cattle, mud stoves, slow cooked meals and bonfires also make up a big chunk of my childhood. All this has translated into a deep love and respect towards nature which find their way in my work. 

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​My journey into illustration happened in my late 20s. For someone who's been drawing since childhood, it should have been an obvious choice to pick an art major right after school but it never occurred to me or my parents given our little exposure to the arts in general. So I became an engineer first, then realized I must pursue a creative path and took up fashion design post graduation. I discovered illustration during this time and decided to take it up seriously after working in the fashion industry for a while.

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I've been illustrating full time since 2019 and worked on​projects ranging from Children's books, Educational comics, Branding and Story Telling, Stationery Design and occasionally personal commissions.

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When I'm not working on commissioned projects, I like to experiment with writing, paper and prints on my home printer. These experiments sometimes become Zines. Which I then showcase/sell at zine fests, more for the love of community than anything else. Also this gives me a break from my otherwise isolated freelancer life.

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My personal goal this year is to adopt a cat.

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