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10 Digital Artists in India

10 Digital Artists in India

What is Digital art?

Today, the world is defined through technology, and Digital art is a part of it. Digital artwork can be defined as any artistic creation that incorporates technology and digital media as an integral part of its creative process. 

Anything produced using digital media and devices like animations, illustrations, video animations, portraits, caricatures, and many more can be classified as Digital artwork. 

People who create these magnificent pieces of art are known as Digital Artists. Everything goes in the spectrum of Digital Artworks and Digital paintings, from AI-generated art to digital photography, computer graphics and pixel art.

Typically, digitally created art can be used to create advertisements, Graphic designs, animations, videos, movies and much more.  But digital art is not limited to high-end commercial use; we can use digital illustrators and software to produce personalised art, digital portraits, caricatures, and e-invites to weddings and other events.

Stoned Santa brings you a network of incredibly talented digital artists to take your pick from. Every artist with Stoned Santa is a master of their craft and can help you cherish your memories forever. 

 

couple caricature frames

Neha Sharma- Digital artist, animator and story-teller 

Neha Sharma, famously known as Neha Doodles, is a freelance digital artist, animator and storyteller. She gave up her studies in CA to pursue her creative dreams. She boasts a following of over 3 Lakh followers on her Instagram page.

As a digital artist, she has been published on various digital platforms like Huffington Post, The Delhi Times, Times of India, Cosmopolitan etc. Her digital paintings are in the form of doodles, animations and intricate illustrations. 

She uses bold colours throughout her designs and has collaborated with brands like Dunkin Donuts, The Body Shop, Costa Coffee and many others. 

 Her speciality lies in the ability to illustrate real-life stories and characters in digital art, which makes her work stand out!

Neha Doodles making digital art

Akanksha Agnihotri- Illustrator, Animator and Digital artist

Akanksha Agnihotri is a Delhi-based freelance artist with a following of over 1 Lakh on Instagram. She has worked with companies like Google, Amazon, Times of India and many more.

 Her work has been published in various children’s books as well. Her Digital art is mainly in the form of cartoon illustrations and involves drawing cartoon portraits of real-life people and mythological deities as babies. She also creates motivational digital illustrations on topics like Monday motivation, friendship etc. 

She creates beautiful wedding cartoon caricatures of people to use as wedding gifts or wedding mementoes. Her art is a reminiscence of youth, happiness and motivation, making her Instagram page enticing and engaging.

akanksha agnihotri;s digital art

Chetan- Caricature artist, illustrator, and animator

Chetan is a Yogi and an outstanding digital artist specialising in caricatures and animations. His digital illustrations revolve around creating animations or caricatures of famous movie characters, both Hollywood and Bollywood. and anime characters. He also shows his Digital art skills by creating animated versions of Hindu mythological gods and scenes from Hindu Festivals. 

His artwork is perfect to put on personalised cards and invitations. His digital caricatures can be made into posters to hang on our walls or to gift someone a digitally made personalised piece of art they will love.

He has been working with Stoned Santa for the past 4 years and has created some fantastic digital personalised and fan art pieces

Shailly Gajjar- Illustrator, Comic Artist and digital invites

Shailly Gajjar, a digital artist who initially set out to become an engineer, decided to give it up and follow her dream path in graphic design. She was introduced to the field when she decided to design her wedding card, which has now become her full-time job. 

She has been able to form her own niche and style amongst all digital artists. Her artwork concentrates on Digital invites for weddings, family events and any other occasion. She also specialises in creating personalised portraits, which are guaranteed to put a massive smile on the person who receives her artwork.

Since her start, she has collaborated with various big-name brands like Snickers, Google India and many more.

 

shailly gajjar digital art illustration

Abhishek Samal- Digital Portraits

Abhishek Samal is a digital creator who is brilliant at creating not only Hyper-realistic Portraits and artwork but also breathtaking Digital art pieces and illustrations. He uses digital art software known as Procreate, to develop such enigmatic art pieces. 

His digital artwork mainly consists of portraits of famous movie stars, sportspeople, singers etc. He takes his inspiration from Hollywood and Bollywood and draws the character as he sees them.

His Digital portraits bring out the character’s inner emotions on their face. He has created his niche in the market by appealing to the various fandoms of movies, famous people and comics. 

He also creates personalised hyper-realistic portraits of real-life people on commissions. His artwork will leave your mouth wide open in amazement and surprise. His Instagram page and Youtube channel are a testament to his unique digital artwork.

abhishek Samal drawing a digital illustration of Lord Shiva

Priyanshi Dhawan- Personalised portraits & E-invites

Priyanshi Dhawan is a Lucknow-based artist who started her design studio, “Designs by Inaara,” with her elder sister Divi Dhawan. They decided to pursue their dreams of creating digital art during the Pandemic and saw a need for digital wedding invites. Since then, they have been growing rapidly in their niche.

They specialise in personalised wedding invitations and e-invites for all occasions, from birthdays to formal events. They also create personalised digital portraits with bespoke backgrounds and clothes. Clients can order their invitations as static, video, or animated invitations.

Their artwork celebrates their clients and helps them to cherish their memories. 

designs by inaara digital invitation illustration

Anirudha Lele- Illustrator and concept and caricature artist

Anirudha Lele is a freelance caricature digital artist based in Ahmedabad, Gujrat. As a digital caricature artist, his artwork revolves around his clients’ requirements. He creates intricate pieces of exaggerated personalised caricatures, and he can also create an illustration or caricature that is simple and cartoonish.

He makes digital caricatures of Hindu mythological deities, famous movie characters and representations of various favourite shows etc. He is also a published Children’s books illustrator.

His Instagram page will leave you wanting more with his realistic, intricate pieces or artwork.

Aniruddha Lele digital illustration for children's books.

Niharika Singh- Illustrator, Digital Artist and Educator

Niharika Singh is a freelance digital artist who specialises in Personalised Digital portraits, Invitations and is also a Children’s books illustrator. Niharika Singh is not only an artist but also an educator. 

She comes up with intensive courses on how to make personalised digital art like her. In her workshops, she also teaches the use of various digital art software like Procreate and trains students in concept design and character development. 

Looking at her Instagram page, anyone can tell that nobody captures a moment like she does through her artwork. She creates pieces based on movies, shows and real people.

Niharika SIngh, DIgital artist and illustrator

Shweta Singh- Wedding Card Specialist and Educator

Shweta Singh is a freelance Digital artist specialising in Digital Wedding Invites and invitations for other occasions. Her artworks are incredibly intricate and full of minute details. Every piece she creates is unique and moulded to suit her client’s requirements. She is known for her realism and minute detailing in clothes and backgrounds.

She is also an educator and releases tutorial videos and workshop classes to teach people how to create digital art pieces. The scope of her artworks ranges from subtle to absolutely extravagant.

 

Shweta Singh's digital art illustrations

Ankita J Mehta- Digital illustrator

 Ankita is an exquisite freelance Digital artist, well known for her powerful works displaying femininity and women. Her art revolves around celebrating Indian culture and women. Beyond this, she also specialises in wedding illustrations and digital fan art. 

Her digitally created art stands out because her illustrations of women are as powerful as they are delicate and as enchanting as they are enigmatic. She can capture the essence of a strong Indian woman in all her digital illustrations and paintings.

Ankita Mehta sitting down to make her digital illustrations and art using her digital devices

Are you considering obtaining a custom Digital art for a friend, colleague or your family?  

Look no further; Stoned Santa brings you a vast network of incredibly talented Digital artists in India. We are here to string together your memories and dreams so you can cherish them forever. 

Stoned Santa has been a quintessential part of the handmade personalised gift, art and decor industry for over 5 years. The artists with Stoned Santa have successfully created over thousands of Digital Art paintings for wedding gifts, corporate events, home decor and much more and have delivered them on time all over the world.

Through Stoned Santa, You may discover various artists who are proficient and connoisseurs of different art forms who will meet your needs and budget and deliver your Digital portraits and paintings within your time frame.

 Stoned Santa makes it incredibly simple to find a trustworthy and professional artist for you according to your specifications!

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Sharks, Shark Tank and their Caricatures

Sharks, Shark Tank and their Caricatures

What is a Caricature?

Shark Tank India is a popular television show that provides a platform for entrepreneurs to pitch their ideas and products to a panel of angel investors known as “sharks” to secure funding and mentorship. Not only has this show made Indians fall in love with the idea of entrepreneurship, but it has also revived the Kaun Banega Crorepati golden era of television when every Indian family would come together to watch a specific show.

Shark Tank India showcases innovative and creative business ideas from diverse industries. However, what sets the Indian version apart is its focus on local and regional markets. This makes Shark Tank India an exciting and dynamic platform for showcasing the entrepreneurial spirit and India’s vibrant and diverse culture.

shark tank caricature collage

What are Couple Caricatures?

Shark tank features self-made multi-millionaires as potential investors termed as Sharks. They judge the product pitches and decide whether to invest and mentor them.

The sharks have a wide range of expertise and experience in different industries. They bring their unique perspectives and investment potential to the show. Their interactions with contestants can be insightful and entertaining. Shark Tank India is a must-watch show for anyone interested in entrepreneurship and business.

As a Start-up itself, Stoned Santa, appreciates the difference that the “Sharks” of Shark Tank are making in the India Start-Up economy. 

Welcome to our Caricature Shark Tank blog series, where we explore everything about the sharks, shark tank and their caricatures. 

Let’s Meet the Sharks:

1) Anupam Mittal

Anupam Mittal, born in Mumbai in 1974, is an Indian entrepreneur and investor best known for founding Shaadi.com, one of the world’s largest matrimonial websites. He earned a degree in mechanical engineering from the University of Mumbai before pursuing a Master’s degree in management from Boston University.

Anupam Mittal founded Shaadi.com in 1997, which quickly became a popular platform for people seeking marriage alliances. Over time, Shaadi.com grew into a massive business, with over 35 million users and offices in India, the United States, and the United Kingdom. Apart from his enormous success with Shaadi.com, he founded the People Group, a parent company that owns Shaadi.com, Makaan.com and the Moj video app.

His success has made him a prominent figure in India’s startup ecosystem. He is an active investor and mentor to many other start-up entrepreneurs.

Through Shark Tank India, he has invested in various startups like:

Beyond Shark Tank, Anupam Mittal has invested in other big startups like TradeX, BharatX, Big Basket and many others. He has invested in more than 200 companies over the years. 

Mittal’s contributions to India’s startup ecosystem and his commitment to social impact have made him a respected figure in the country’s business community. He continues to be involved in various projects and initiatives to promote entrepreneurship and innovation in India and beyond.

In his caricature by Stoned Santa’s artist, his facial expression and features are exaggerated to make him look serious and successful. His clothes and the background of the image are personalised to his real-life fashion choices and the work that he does.

 

Shark anupam personalised caricature

2) Namita Thapar

Namita Thapar, was born on 21 March 1977 in Pune city of, Maharashtra to a Gujarati family. She is a prominent Indian entrepreneur who has made a name for herself in the business world through her astute investments and entrepreneurial mindset. 

She is the Executive Director of Emcure Pharmaceuticals, one of India’s leading pharmaceutical companies. 

Namita Thapar is a well-known name, especially when discussing progressive women in business in India. She is an inspiration to women all over the world.. Her presence on the television show Shark Tank, India is endearing and inspires many aspiring entrepreneurs.

Some start-ups she has invested in through Shark Tank India are

And many more…

Namita Thapar is a successful entrepreneur and businesswoman who has made significant contributions to the growth of the Indian economy. Her investment role as a “Shark” on Shark Tank has earned her a reputation of a savvy investor and a dynamic leader. Her entrepreneurial mindset, strategic vision, and passion for supporting innovative ideas continue to drive her success in the business world.

In her caricature by Stoned Santa’s artist, her facial expression and features are exaggerated to amplify her inspiring, warm and welcoming characteristics. Her clothes and the image’s background are also tailored to her real-life fashion choices and to show that she is the head of Emcure Pharmaceuticals.

3) Aman Gupta

Aman Gupta was born on 4 March 1982 in Delhi. He received his Chartered Accountant certificate from India’s Institutes of Chartered Accountants. He also completed his second Master of Business Administration from the Kellogg Graduate School of Management.

He is the co-founder and Marketing Director of Boat Lifestyle, an Indian consumer electronics company that specialises in manufacturing and selling audio devices and lifestyle accessories. He started his entrepreneurial journey in 2016 by launching his brand, which has become one of India’s leading audio and lifestyle accessories, gaining a whopping share of 27.3% in the Indian market. 

It is impossible not to come across a Boat lifestyle accessory when shopping for an audio device in India. His vision for Boat was to create affordable yet high-quality products that catered to the needs of the Indian consumer. He focused on building an affordable brand with premium and luxury features.

Aman Gupta is the OG start-up wiz that every entrepreneur looks up to. Beyond building his very successful start-up into a successful business, he heavily contributes to the Indian Startup culture through his role as a Shark in the famous television show Shark tank, India.

Some companies that he has invested in during the show are:

And many more…

In his caricature, by Stoned Santa, his smile is exaggerated to show off his happy and funny nature on show. The Caricature is personalised with his clothing, iconic glasses, and background.

4) Amit Jain

Amit Jain founded CarDekho, an Indian online car search and reviews portal that allows users to research, compare, and buy cars. Jain’s entrepreneurial journey began in 2007 when he and his brother Anurag Jain started the company.

CarDekho quickly became a popular platform among Indian car buyers, offering comprehensive services that included reviews, comparisons, and financing options. 

In addition to his success as an entrepreneur, he has gained popularity as a judge on Shark Tank India. His expertise in the startup ecosystem and his experience as an entrepreneur help aspiring entrepreneurs refine their ideas and secure funding.

Some companies that he has invested in during the show are:

He has made the largest offer, Shark Tank, India has ever seen. He offered 5 Crores to Pitcher Ankit Aggarwal, founder of start-up Unstop.

In his caricature by Stoned Santa, His hair and beard are the featured elements. His wardrobe is personalised to show savvy dress sense. The background of the caricature is personalised to show the company’s logo CarDekho.

Amit Jain personalised caricature

5) Ashneer Grover

Ashneer Grover, born June 14, 1982, is the ex-co-founder of the famous fintech company, BharatPe. He is the man who organised the unorganised sector of payments in India.

His vision was to create a platform that made it easy for merchants to accept digital payments. BharatPe has proliferated, becoming one of India’s leading digital payment providers. The company offers a range of services, including UPI payments, QR code payments, and instant loans, all designed to help small businesses grow and succeed.

Ashneer Grover was also seen in the first season of Shark Tank, India, through which his popularity rose instantly. His expertise in the fintech industry and experience building successful startups helped aspiring entrepreneurs refine their ideas and secure funding during the first season.

Some companies that he has invested in during the show are:

In his personalised caricature made by Stoned Santa, his face is the most exaggerated feature to show off his quirky and witty personality. His clothes, eyeglasses and hair are all featured whimsically to bring out his quirky personality in the image.

Ashneer Grover personalised digital caricature

6) Ghazal Alagh

Ghazal Alagh was born in Gurgaon, Haryana, India. She with her husband co-founded their company “MamaEarth”. it is one of the fastest-growing Indian Toxin-free Beauty and Baby care brands. 

She co-founded Mamaearth, driven by the passion for making early parenting stress-free. Ghazal is responsible for product development and community management. She works closely with many mothers to develop a product line that addresses problems that moms face daily. 

After creating her very successful beauty and baby care brand, Ghazal Alagh now concentrates on investing and helping other start-up businesses that have problem-solving visions like hers.

Some companies that she has invested in during the show are:

Ghazal Alagh inspires all women and all the new mothers in the country. She has made baby care products affordable and accessible to all mothers. 

In her personalised caricature made by Stoned Santa, her beautiful hair are featured element. The artist has brought out her soothing and caring personality through her caricature. The background of the caricature is personalised with MamaEarth’s logo.

Ghazal alagh personalised caricature

7) Peyush Bansal

Peyush Bansal co-founded Lenskart with Amit Chaudhary, and Sumeet Kapahi in Nov 2010, and ever since their inception – Lenskart has served millions of customers and is the goto brand for Indians to get eyewear. 

Peyush Bansal is a fantastic entrepreneur known as a tech guru and an inspiration to many aspiring entrepreneurs. He is a firm believer in purpose-driven business. His vision for building Lenskart was to provide vision to every Indian.

Peyush Bansal is one of the most loved Sharks on Shark Tank, India. He is known to invest in businesses with a purpose and a vision to improve the country. He is someone who believes in social entrepreneurship the most.

Some of the companies that he has invested in during the show are:

And many more…

Peyush Bansal and Lenskart are among the most trusted names in the Eyewear industry.

His smile and glasses are the two most amplified elements in his personalised caricature made by Stoned Santa. These elements show his work in the eyewear industry and his approachable and loveable personality. The background of the caricature is also personalised to display the logo of Lenskart.

Peeyush Bansal personalised caricature

8) Vineeta Singh

Vineeta Singh was born in Anand, Gujarat. She is the CEO and co-founder of Sugar Cosmetics. She established Sugar by making it accessible, affordable, and ideal for the Indian skin. Sugar Cosmetics has a cult following among millennials in the country.

She is not only a successful entrepreneur but also an inspiration to many young women across the globe. Vineeta Singh and her work with Sugar Cosmetics have put India on the global map. Through Sugar Cosmetics, she was able to break into an industry that was already saturated with big names and foreign brands. 

Vineeta Singh is a testament to what perseverance and self-belief can do for an individual. Even after facing various failures, she kept on with her dream and achieved it.

Vineeta Singh has gained mainstream recognition and popularity after her appearance as a Shark in Shark tank, India. She is known to invest in creative businesses with the same feeling of perseverance as her. 

Vineeta Singh, with her brand Sugar Cosmetics, is revolutionising the makeup industry and contributing to India’s start-up scene.

Her makeup and hair are amplified and exaggerated in her personalised caricature drawn by Stoned Santa to show her makeup brand and bring out her creative personality. The background of the caricature is personalised to display the logo of Sugar Cosmetics as well.

Vineeta Singh Personalised caricature

The judges or “sharks” of Shark Tank, India, play a critical role in the show’s success. Their experience and negotiation skills make them valuable mentors and investors for aspiring entrepreneurs everywhere. They provide valuable insights into the world of entrepreneurship, helping to inspire the next generation of entrepreneurs. The Sharks of Shark Tank, India, have become icons in the business world.

Stoned Santa is a start-up with a vision to revolutionise the gifting culture in India. We are all about bespoke and personalised art that is meaningful, affordable and accessible to every Indian. We create artwork that cherishes important moments and creates new memories. 

Stoned Santa has been a quintessential part of the handmade personalised gift, art and decor industry for over five years. The artists with Stoned Santa have successfully created thousands of handcrafted and digitally curated caricatures for corporate events, couples, weddings, and home decor and have delivered them on time worldwide.

Stoned Santa makes it incredibly simple to find a trustworthy and professional artist according to your specifications!

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Meet Sameera Maruvada – The creator of ‘Salt and Sambar’

Meet Sameera Maruvada – The creator of ‘Salt and Sambar’

Meet Sameera Maruvada, the creator of ‘Salt & Sambar’

Sameera Maruvada is a freelance illustrator based in Visakhapatnam who turned pastime doodling into her career. She is also the creator of a web-comic series called “Salt and Sambar”  through which she aims to spread awareness on different social issues in a humorous way with a bit of cultural touch.

She aims to inspire young artists to pursue their passion for art through her Youtube channel – Saminspire , which has over 3.8 million views.

Read on more to find out about Sameera’s artistic journey.

Were you inclined towards art, right from your childhood or did you develop the passion over the years?

Drawing is something that came naturally to me. Ever since I was a kid I have been engrossed in drawing and coloring. I used to love participating in art competitions, I also used to win a lot of them. This did not change even after I grew up.

How did you start cartooning? What made you pursue it?

Initially, I never had cartooning on my mind. I used to mostly experiment with oil pastels, and I’ve been creating YouTube videos for the past five years. 

After completing my interior designing course, I was extremely clueless about what to do next and that’s when I started drawing comics. I have always drawn cute characters for greeting cards, and I love storytelling. So, comics were the perfect mix of both.

Many of your comics are in Telugu. How have the audience reactions been?

When I started creating comics in Telugu, the primary reason was not to promote my culture or language, but it was mostly because I could express certain feelings only in my mother tongue. Adding on to it, certain phrases sound good only in a particular language.

When  I started making comics in Telugu, I never expected many people to understand it. However, many Telugu-speaking-people from different parts of the world could relate to it and I’m glad I could make them feel home. 

How did you come up with the name “ Salt and Sambar”?

I always wanted to give a south Indian touch to the name of the comic series. I initially thought of calling it “Idli & Sambar”, but that name was already taken. That’s when “Salt & Sambar” struck me.

There’s a phrase from a famous Telugu movie called “Aha Naa-Pellanta” which inspired me to choose this name.

Are you a full-time artist? If yes, how has the journey been?

Yes, I am a full-time artist. I take up freelance projects, conduct workshops and also have a youtube channel where I teach simple drawings with oil pastels, DIY art and crafts and the basics of coloring.

Although being a freelancer is definitely not easy, if you work hard enough it’s as good as any other profession.

Where do you derive inspiration for your comics from?

Most of my comics are based on real-life experiences. There are certain messages that I want to spread through my comics. For instance, I want to show how students are pressurised into taking IIT-JEE or similar entrance tests, and how girls are expected to marry after a certain age.

I try to address these social issues in a humorous way, with a cultural touch.

Who are some of the artists whom you look up to?

These are some of my personal favorites – Rohan Chakravarty, Alicia Souza, Bill Watterson, Foxtrot, Sarah Andersen and Marloesdevee.

What are the problems that you face as a freelancer, and how do you think viewers can help?

I strongly feel that in India, freelancers are undermined. Nobody views art as a lucrative career choice. This mindset must change.

When it comes to supporting artists, people can support artists on this website called ‘Patreon’. Again, this is a very unfamiliar concept in India. People are charged a nominal amount every month to support their favourite artists. In return, you will be given exclusive rewards, like newsletters, early updates, merchandise and more. This helps the artists to not depend entirely on freelance projects for their income and helps them focus more on creating original art.

What advice would you give to the budding artists?

No one should pursue what they don’t like just because they are being pressured by their friends, family or society. 

I wish that by looking at artists like us, they should realize that art as a profession isn’t less than any other, and if you are persistent you will do great. 

Even if you have to take up a day job to make your ends meet, you should always make time for doing what you love, and never let go of the passion.

Thoughts about Stoned Santa?

Helping artists get recognized and helping them reach many people is a wonderful idea. I really hope that Stoned Santa does well in the future.

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Meet the creator of Green Humour, Rohan Charkravarty

Meet the creator of Green Humour, Rohan Charkravarty

A comical twist to the wild –An interview with the creator of Green Humour

Rohan Chakravarty, the creator of Green Humoura comic series on wildlife conservation and awareness is a brilliant cartoonist and an illustrator. His comic strips are not only published in The Hindu, Mid-day, Round Glass and many other wildlife journals, but they are also extremely popular on Instagram.

From the polar bears of the Arctic, koalas of Australia to tigers of India, he spreads awareness on a wide range of wildlife species through humorous cartoons.

A dentist by education, Rohan transformed himself into an artist. Either way, his work puts a smile on our faces through hilarious, yet thought-provoking comics.

He says that no awards or accolades are more valuable than the actual impact that his comics have on his viewers. 

Read more to find out about his journey.

When did you start making comics? How did you decide to pursue it?

Ever since I was a kid, I have been in the habit of drawing and cartooning. It is only after I made the mistake of choosing dentistry that I realized that it wasn’t my calling. Soon after, I worked at various media houses and animation studios for a few years. The experience of creating custom artwork for my clients helped me not only sustain myself as a full-time cartoonist, but also gave me deep insight into the world of design.

It’s been over 10 years since I started making comics, and 7 years since my work started getting published in the Print media, and I do not regret any of it.

Why did you choose wildlife as the central theme for your comics series – “Green Humour”?

Wildlife has been something that has fascinated me throughout my life. I was on a trip to one of the National Parks when I saw a wild tigress and I remember I was captivated by this beautiful majestic sight, that’s when I found my calling. I thought why not combine the two elements – Art and Wildlife, and “Green Humour” was born.

For someone like you whose comics are based on wildlife? How important is traveling?

Although I do not travel much as I’m conscious of the carbon footprint that is associated with it, certain projects demand my visit to the place, especially when I have to create illustrated maps of sanctuaries and parks.

However, I would definitely recommend traveling to artists. Personal experiences and first-hand information are incomparable with any other secondary source of information. 

Have you seen every bird or animal which are illustrated in your comic series?

I have drawn a lot of animals that I haven’t seen or probably will never see. I derive inspiration from books or watching documentaries mostly.

Lately, you’ve also done a couple of comics on political satire? How have the responses been?

Certain issues had to be addressed. Many supported and liked the comics, while others started trolling. I would call it “Destructive Criticism”. After a point, you learn how not to pay heed to such trolls, you could say that it helps one in anger management.

Would you like to explore other verticals in comics apart from wildlife?

I have created comics on various themes in the past. But, I am not sure if I can do a good job at those. For now, I will continue making comics on wildlife.

What can one expect from the Art workshops you organize?  

They’re basic cartooning workshops in which  I guide participants through the process of creating comics, from drawing characters, capturing expressions to compiling all the elements to make complete sense which could help you create a comic strip.

Could you name some artists you look up to?

Well, this could take some time. But, here are some on top of my mind – Gary Larson, Bill Watterson, Patrick McDonnell. When it comes to Indian ArtistsR K  Laxman and Maya Kamath are some of my favorites. 

If you were to go back in time and change a decision what would it be?

Although I’ve no regrets as such, I think I should have explored the internet better. I see a lot of young artists creating content regularly and posting them. For someone like me who is excessively dependent on Print Media, the Internet is challenging. Sometimes, I feel like I have a generation gap with the new artists.

How do you think artists and freelancers have been affected by the pandemic? How do you think people can support them?

Artists and small businesses have definitely been affected big time. Many artists like me are dependent on Print Media, but due to the pandemic the print industry has taken a major hit and is running short of Ad money, hence there might be layoffs; NGOs that collaborate with artists are lacking funds at the moment; Book launches and releases have been postponed for months together.

I think this is the time when you can grow your business online. Learning how to monetize digital consumption of art is a very important skill to learn. Companies like Stoned Santa should play an important role in helping the artists to enable the same.

Answering the latter question, people can support fellow artists through Online patronages.

Lastly, what advice would you give to the budding artists?
“The best advice I can offer to budding cartoonists including myself, is to never let that child with a taste for nasty and offensive humour die within them”.

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