Whether it is the speaking animals with emotions and expressions in Mowgli, the eternal playful rivalry between the cat and mouse in Tom and Jerry, the fun banter of the quirky cockroaches in Oggi and the Cockroaches, or Popeye the Sailor who motivated us to eat spinach, the fun of watching animated characters is an unbeatable entertainment!

Moreover, in realism and pessimism, these animations carry us into a fun-filled world of fantasy and charm. Having begun with shadow puppetry showcasing folktales and initial experiments by Indian filmmakers like Dadasaheb Phalke with preliminary animation shorts in the early 20^th century, the Indian market for digital art like animation has advanced into a major promising area for the media, advertising and entertainment industry.

This trend can also be attributed to the COVID-19 pandemic, which gave a major spur to the shift towards remote working and digital content for marketing amidst the amassed popularity of animation, pushing the industry to a whopping 114 billion Indian rupee industry in 2023.

However, while people like us love watching animated films, India is witnessing a boom in the artists who enjoy creating such cartoons and animated stories. Whether it is the theme of motivation, comedy nostalgia for personal entertainment or brand promotion, these artists can weave all facets of emotions in their storytelling. 

Eager to discover these animation artists transforming the digital art landscape in India?

Stoned Santa has compiled a list of talented animation artists in India. Read on to know more!

Sumouli Dutta

An animation artist from Kolkata, Sumouli is a passionate self-taught illustrator whose art has come a long way, from the last pages of her notebooks in the form of doodles to animations and digital art for prominent brands to her own WDD Art Club.

Sumouli’s professional journey as an artist began with several wedding and personal illustrations on her Instagram page titled WoodleDoodleDesigns, which gained immense momentum through her mother-daughter comics and has reached 274k followers today. After working on several children’s book illustrations since 2018, Sumouli gradually entered animation with her simple and relatable storytelling and captivating visuals.

Today, Sumouli is a well-established name in the industry with a remarkable portfolio of having worked for prominent brands such as Google, Amazon, Facebook, Netflix, Times of India, Toyota, Volvo, Himalaya, Zara, Fab India, Kotak Insurance, Naturals Icecream, Snapchat and many more.

Through the WDD Art Club, Sumouli also offers an extensive range of affordable courses on digital art for emerging artists.

And wait! If you thought it was about her passion for art, it does not end there! Sumouli also offers 1-1 consultations to the artists to provide career advice in digital art and illustration.

Inspiring, isn’t it?

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Sanya Jain

​A passionate animation artist and digital illustrator from Gurugram, Sanya Jain uniquely blends art, storytelling, and life philosophy. Her art career began with architectural design. However, her desire to enliven her passion for creativity, which was becoming feeble in meeting uncanny deadlines, pushed her limits as she leapt into animation.

Today, Sanya is a popular name in the industry through her brand, The Imagine Pot, where her artwork ranges from enchanting illustrations for children’s books to personal commissions and engaging content for brand promotions. Sanya seeks to spread happiness and joy among her audience through reels focusing on family relationships, motivational ideas, childhood nostalgia and philosophy of life.

Sanya’s portfolio includes commissioned projects for MG Motors, Kotak Mahindra Bank, ITC, Groww, and HP. She has also designed creative and playful illustrations for NCERT and Faber-Castell.

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Saksham Chaurasiya

Saksham is a popular animation artist from Gwalior, Madhya Pradesh, for whom art is a means to express his perspectives and emotions about life. His Instagram handle, titled Life of Mash, with whooping 100k followers and an average of 5M views, is a window to his creative excellence and a platform through which he aspires to make people laugh, smile and reflect on life.

Saksham’s animation reels focus on childhood memories with friends, current trends on social media, comedy and reflective thoughts on life and religion, centring around his typical character, ‘faltu man’, who is treated as worthless but tackles everyday life challenges with wit.

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Rohan Dahotre

Rohan Dahotre, inspired by nature and his love for wildlife, has carved a niche as a wildlife artist with a strong specialization in digital illustrations. His unique style, a captivating blend of traditional art with digital techniques, is a testament to his creativity and innovation. His artwork, rich in colours, artistic motifs, playful imagery, and experimental designs, is a testament to his unique style.

For Rohan, his art is captivating visuals and a call for conserving nature and biodiversity. Rohan has also co-founded Jungleemau, a platform to communicate his appreciation for nature and concern for wildlife and biodiversity conservation.

Rohan’s portfolio is adorned with commissioned artwork for premium brands, including global giants like Google, Starbucks, Lamborghini, BBC, Adobe and WWF.

And that is not all! Rohan’s dedication to art and nature has drawn him several accolades, including the Online Design Awards, Behance Feature, and several media features on platforms like Design Pool, Design Taxi, Creative Gaga, Bored Panda and more!

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Swarnima Telang

Well…if you feel Rohan is the only artist using his art to convey a beautiful message, you should explore digital art by Swarnima Telang, who aspires to spread happiness and ‘good vibes’ through her art.

Her leap from software engineering to illustration and animation was largely inspired by Ruskin Bond, in whom she finds the zeal to live the joy and delight of each small moment in life, which can be reflected on her Instagram page, ‘_ItsAHappyWorld’. Her Instagram page is a bright yet warm sunshine where playful characters and relatable captions will leave a lasting smile on your face!

Hailing from a family of artists, particularly her mother and elder sister Swarnima, enjoys designing animations and illustrations on nostalgia, relatable stories, motivational quotes and positivity. She believes happiness is the key to a sound and healthy mind. She has been leveraging her art to assist campaigns on Mental Health Awareness, like her campaign on #MentalMondays, which gained immense popularity.

In the context of professional projects, Swarnima aspires to pick the brands and projects that resonate with her thoughts and beliefs. Some bright feathers in her cap include premier brands like Amazon Prime, Google, Netflix, Snickers, Bingo, Royal Enfield, Skybags, Pears and others.

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Saurabh Verma

Listening to his heart’s calling, Saurabh took a giant leap from the monotonous diagrams in Botany to playful characters in animation. A coaching teacher by profession, Saurabh is a self-trainer animation artist from Allahabad who has enjoyed drawing since childhood and has successfully established himself as a freelancer animator today, working on several commissioned projects for individuals and brands.

Saurabh’s Instagram page shines bright with 368k followers and views as high as 31.2 million! He also manages his YouTube page, SVToons, with 1.76 subscribers. His animation stories usually revolve around family, childhood moments, school life, and fights between siblings and focus on themes like comedy and relatable content.

Saurabh has successfully delivered commissioned projects for brands like Dominos, Zouk, SkyexchangeIndia, and Geek Robocook. 

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Urmila

Well…unlike her Instagram handle name, ‘Anjan_Ladki_23’, Urmila is a popular name in the list of talented animators in India. Her Instagram page harbours boast 71.3k followers and 436,576 average likes per post, signifying people’s appreciation for her artwork. She also manages her YouTube page named, ‘Its Mini Doodle,” with 87 subscribers, where she showcases her playful animations.

For her animation content, Urmila draws inspiration from cultural narratives and religion and specialises in themes showcasing mother-daughter relationships, bondage between siblings, childhood memories and women-centric stories. Urmila’s growing popularity and versatility have helped her grab commission projects from leading brands like MG Motors.

As Urmila continues to walk down the world of animation, she serves as a beacon of inspiration for budding artists in Odisha. She aspires to widen her portfolio by designing exclusive and emotion-driven animations.

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Anusha Agarwal

A skilled product designer by profession but a passionate artist at heart, this animation artist from Bangalore has successfully carved a niche in digital art by instilling life into everyday monotonous incidents through her creative animations. Anusha is the creator of a highly popular Instagram handle, MyLittleBubbble, with 84.3k followers. She is known for her keen observation, creative storytelling, and quirky humour.

From her first animation reel attracting 2.5 million views to a record-breaking reel hitting a whopping 35 million views, Anusha’s creative journey is a testament to her passion and persistence for art. Anusha’s animation reels revolve around themes such as women-centric narratives, childhood nostalgia and mother-daughter relationships, and their artistic appeal has helped her brand collaborations with established brands like Toesmith and Atulya Cosmetics.

As Anusha aspires to become a full-time professional in animation, she continues to inspire her audience with her quirky content and love for art.

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Aryan 

2020, the year of the COVID-19 outbreak, when the world was struggling with the stress over healthcare, Aryan sought solace in art and laid the foundation of ARTOONZZ, his Instagram handle, a thriving platform that captivates the community of more than 300k followers.

Although Aryan is pursuing a postgraduate degree in chemistry, the demanding subject does not hold him back from pouring his heart and passion into animation. His animation reels focus on nostalgic childhood stories to relate everyday events with family and friends, and that makes his art resonate deeply with his audience.

As he aspires to grow ARTOONZZ to YouTube and beyond, Aryan’s creative journey signifies that when dreams are nurtured with passion and hard work, they can transform into an inspiring reality.

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Lubhanshu

Lubhanshu is a young, self-taught animator from Madhya Pradesh who is gaining popularity in animation. What initiated as a passion for drawing and sketching during his childhood has evolved into a marvellous journey of art and storytelling. With no formal training in animation, Lubhanshu mastered his skills during the Covid-19 pandemic by practising Adobe Illustrator and Adobe Animate CC and created his Instagram page, titled, Dream-Illustration that has 236K followers.

From comedy-themed animation reels to engaging commissioned animation videos for brands, Lubhanshu’s artwork showcases his creative intellect and imagination. His animations feature relatable and memorable content for his audience. He also features his artwork on his YouTube channel, Dream Animate.

Lubhanshu aspires to establish himself in the animation industry and add new characters and stories to his animation reels.

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MouseinBubble: Abhishree’s Journey from Doodles to Digital Stardom

Just like Nayanthara is the enigmatic “Lady Superstar” of South Indian cinema, Abhishree of MouseinBubble, also from South India is a trailblazing force in animation, rising as a top female animator by capturing hearts with her creativity and passion in the digital world.

Abhishree’s story shows how following one’s passion and continuous hard work can turn a hobby of creative doodling into something so extraordinary. She started her animation journey in 2021, by creating an Instagram page called MouseinBubble, which now has a whopping 200K followers and is increasing every single day. 

Just like many of us, she completed her graduation with a specialization in Fashion Technology. This course gave her exposure to graphic design and helped her use it as a creative outlet. Little did she know that this would give her a grand entry into the world of animation – a passion that has truly ignited her career.

Because of the love showered by her followers, Abhishree has gained popularity, a testament to her sheer determination and hard work. She has learned the art of animation by watching countless YouTube tutorials, and her strong foundation in doodling gave her the edge to master the craft swiftly. These nitty-gritty are evident in her animations, which are loved by the audience, including the team at Stoned Santa.

Abhishree has collaborated with major brands like Xiaomi, Coca-Cola, Swiggy, and Snapchat, creating animations and engaging in influencer marketing to enhance the brands’ Digital presence. 

Her creative content has been showcased across various platforms, resonating with diverse audiences.

For Instance, in her collaboration with Coca-Cola, Abhishree partnered with their “Create Real Magic” campaign, encouraging audiences to craft personalized AI-generated Christmas cards for friends and family, thereby spreading holiday cheer and promoting the brand’s innovative AI tool. 

Similarly, in her collaboration with Xiaomi India, she showcased the capabilities of the Redmi Pad Pro 5G in her behind-the-scenes content creation titled “Art in Motion” where she demonstrated how the device’s feature enhances digital artistry.

Through this reel, Abhishree highlighted how Redmi Pad Pro 5G serves as a versatile tool for artists, aligning with Xiaomi’s “Go Anywhere, Pro Everything” ethos.

What makes Abhishree’s work truly stand out? Is it the engaging content, the captivating animation, or the perfect blend of both? 

Let’s unravel the journey of MouseinBubble, exploring its inspiring story and the meaning behind its unique brand name.

From Childhood Doodles to Discovering Her Passion

Abhishree’s love affair with art started when she was just a kid!

As a child, she loved sketching and doodling on the back pages of her notebooks, and those little doodles were not just random drawings but were the first steps to discovering her passion for art and illustrations. 

This passion for drawing became the foundation of something beautiful. Little did she know that these playful doodles would one day lead her to a moment of inspiration, where she would create a brand name for her doodling characters.

Family Encouragement Sparked Abhishree’s Artistic Journey

Abhishree’s family played an instrumental role in supporting her at every step of her creative journey. Their belief in her potential was so profound that they even suggested she consider an art career, a path that led to the creation of MouseinBubble. 

Her brother too played a big role by encouraging her to share her work on social media, and that suggestion has come a long way since.

As they say, ‘A brother’s helping hand, even in playful mode, often leads to the greatest outcomes in unexpected ways.” This is so true and evident in Abhishree’s journey from doodling to fame in MouseinBubble.

The Story Behind The Name MouseinBubble:

The name ‘MouseinBubble’ has a deep meaning for Abhishree as she shares the story behind the brand name. “Life, to her is like a bubble – fragile yet beautiful, full of endless possibilities. The idea struck her while looking at a calendar with an image of Lord Ganesha and his mouse. 

It instantly made her realize that her art lives in its bubble of imagination-safe and limitless! This is so true that we often see her animations revolving around her family, sometimes mom, and dad, and squabbling with her siblings which are so relatable to our day-to-day life.

This moment of inspiration perfectly mirrors the sentiment: 

The best ideas come when you least expect them, but they arrive exactly when you need them the most.

For Abhishree, MouseinBubble is a little reminder to  herself of the things she is grateful for like journaling her thoughts.

Creating Joyful Reels That Resonate

Abhishree’s animation focuses on relatability and nostalgia. Her reels often depict the simple yet profound memories of family life, featuring characters inspired by her loved ones such as her mom, dad, and sibling.

Through her brand, she shares stories that resonate deeply with the audience by capturing everything from playful sibling banter to touching portrayals of mother-daughter, and father-daughter bonds. One of her most popular reels, with over 5 million views, highlights the realization that adulthood often reveals your mom being the most reliable best friend. 

These relatable animations have earned her a following of over 200K and have led to work with a diverse array of clients like Coca-Cola, Xiaomi, and Snapchat by blending her creative finesse with marketing insights.

Abhishree: An Animator, Entrepreneur, And Building An Artistic Empire

Apart from being one of the leading female animator artists from South India. Abhishree is also a full-time entrepreneur managing her family-owned business while successfully running her merchandise under the brand name – MouseinBubble.

Her products have a varied collection of Mugs, Calendars, Notebooks/Diaries, and Tote bags with beautiful illustrations crafted on these products.

She’s also worked on creating caricatures, and wedding invites for her friends, and followers.

At Stoned Santa, we are incredibly proud of how she balances multiple facets of her life with grace. Despite her busy schedule, she remained empathetic and approachable, sharing every aspect of her journey with a sense of calmness and without any trace of being overwhelmed.

Beyond animations, Abhishree also offers personalized e-invites and branding solutions. Her work is distinguished by vibrant color palettes, captivating character designs, and meaningful storytelling, making her an in-demand animator for brands and individuals who think alike.

Abhishree’s Vision for MouseinBubble’s Growth

Abhishree envisions MouseinBubble not just as a multi-platform animation brand but also as a means to share her passion with art lovers worldwide through thoughtfully crafted merchandise.

Every piece of merchandise is designed with the same care and creativity that goes into her animations, enabling her followers to carry a piece of the joy and positivity her art embodies. These products offer a tangible connection to the happiness she spreads through her work.

Abhishree also wishes to build MouseinBubble into a multi-platform animation brand. She dreams of creating animated series for TV and OTT Platforms, inspired by classic childhood animated television series like The Powerpuff Girls.

Through all of this, her mission remains the same; to spread happiness through her animations and art, and inspire others to embrace their creativity.

At Stoned Santa, wish to congratulate Abhishree and MouseinBubble for a wonderful journey ahead and wish to see them reach great heights.

If your brand aims to inspire creativity, let’s bring it to life through animations! Stoned Santa connects you with talented artists who turn your ideas into impactful visuals. Reach out to Shashank at +91 6201162515 or Email shashank@stonedsanta.in to get started!