Illustrations

1. ILLUSTRATION FOR 'MUSAFIR'

Haridwar based travel company

Story: From a 9 to 5 desk job to being a Women Entrepreneur, following one's passion is the way to success!

Medium: digital art, Wacom intuos, Photoshop

watercolor painting ILLUSTRATION women taboo society Paper cutting layering judgement honor

2. 'BEING DEHATI'

Illustration for 'The Madman's Farm'

Konda Deori, Madhya Pradesh

Story: We often use the word 'Gawar' or 'Dehati' for someone who is not civilized in this urban context. But now I can proudly say that if this urban setup, in which we live in is the civilized way, then being called 'Gawar' or 'Dehati' is the biggest compliment one could get!

Medium: Watercolor + Photoshop

3. Conceptual illustrations : effect of ready made toys on early childhood development

Concept: Early exposure to ready made toys takes away the kid's inbuilt ability to observe and experience the environment around them

Reference image: Alamy stock photo

4. THE GARDEN

Concept: In my garden I am allowed to pluck, trim or even grow it all bushy!

Medium: Digital art, Wacom intuos, Adobe Photoshop

(ref. image courtesy Alamy stock photo)

5. RED AND SKETCHY:

Self Portrait

Medium: Digital art, Wacom intuos, Adobe Photoshop

6. 'Izzat Ka Falooda'

(Izzat: honor & Falooda: a type a milk based dessert beverage flavored with Rose syrup with added basil seeds,vermicelli and ice cream. The phrase in Hindi refers to somebody who falls into disrepute)

This concept here has been used to describe the societal taboos associated with women. The weight, hairy body, the size of the boobs, length of the hair, her sexuality and even periods are all defining her honor in the society. The Illustration make a comment on how the female is trying to come out of such mental boundaries and yet trying to hold everything together within herself.

Concept: Women and the 'Beauty' myths

Medium: watercolor, paper-cut layered illustration