Vidya Lalgudi Jaishankar
Arts / Entertainment / Publishing
Services offered
I am an interdisciplinary artist and children's book illustrator based in the UK, originally from Tamil Nadu, India. I began my artistic journey as an installation artist and gradually shifted my focus toward my passion for visual storytelling. Over the past six years, I have had the opportunity to illustrate several children's books in different languages, specializing in both digital and hand-made watercolor illustrations. My passion for art ignited at a young age when I created a vibrant fruit basket drawing. Through my artworks, I aim to capture the whimsical, colorful, and imaginative world of children in a quirky style.
Experience
Freelance illustrator, Sep 2018 – 2022, London, United Kingdom
• Collaborated with children’s book authors and agencies to create handmade watercolour illustrations and digital illustrations.
• Designed and created relatable and perceivable characters and background illustrations through research on subject matter and style of visual narration that complements the author’s literary style and vision.
Graphic Designer/ Illustrator, Arowana Consulting Ltd., Nov 2014 – Apr 2018, Bangalore, India
• Conceptualised, designed and illustrated 2016 and 2017 corporate calendars, distributed to the company’s clients and employees.
• Brand design and guidelines for stock exchange clients
• Social media design content and marketing collaterals
• UI/UX designer involved from conception to release of a centralised guest experience platform, Houdini (now Hudini), used for bookings and orders (restaurants, flights, in-room dining etc.), room control system, check in and check out, feedback, entertainment - VOD, MOD
• Brainstorming, storyboarding, user flow diagrams, WIREFRAMING, prototyping, UX design, producing deliverables for development team
Junior Illustrator, Creative Books and IT Solutions, Apr- Oct 2014, Bangalore, India
• Children’s book illustrator for the series ‘Robin’s Travels’ under Sweet Cherry Publishing
Illustrator and Graphic Designer, Premio Prints Pvt. Ltd., May - Dec 2013, Chennai, India
• Designed logos, illustrations, visiting cards, brochures, fliers, greeting card and posters
Education
2021- 2023
Distinction, Masters of Art & Science
Central Saint Martins
University of the Arts (UAL), London
2009 - 2013
1st Class, Bachelor of Fine Arts (BFA)
Government College of Fine Arts
University of Madras, Chennai, India
2004- 2008
Bachelor of Information Technology
MSEC College, Anna University, India
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