Agra – A Postcard from India

Posted on February 17, 2014 by ambisam

As promised, the Taj! This artwork is the third in a series featuring heritage cities in India. Agra is famous for many things, however, one cannot depict this historic town without showcasing the Taj Mahal. The Yamuna flows peacefully, carrying … Continue reading →

Jaipur – A Postcard from India

Posted on November 12, 2013 by ambisam

Second in a series of artwork featuring heritage cities in the Indian sub-continent. I used paper collage and ink outlines to create the elements and assembled them on Photoshop CS. The scene shows monuments, architecture, objects and curiosities that are … Continue reading →

Ahmedabad – A Postcard from India

Posted on October 30, 2013 by ambisam

First in a series of artwork featuring heritage cities in the Indian sub-continent. I used paper collage and ink outlines to create the elements and assembled them on Photoshop CS. The scene shows monuments, architecture, objects and curiosities that are … Continue reading →

Illustration Friday – Talent

Posted on March 1, 2013 by ambisam

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Acrobats amaze and astound me. I watched a jaw-dropping, heart-stopping performance by the Peking Acrobats the other day and wanted to capture their skill and courage. This particular act was the highlight of my evening. Insanely talented!

Little Pieces Of Paper And A Sharpie Marker

Posted on January 16, 2013 by ambisam

Yali Books The Yali team has been busy, busy, busy. While Kala has been hard at work, tweaking and editing the story, I have been creating the artwork, one spread at a time. I thought it might be fun to … Continue reading →

Book Four!

Posted on September 11, 2012 by ambisam

I am back after a long and utterly lovely summer break! This year, I had the opportunity to work on a second children’s book with Karadi Tales, a publishing house based in India. The book is titled ‘8563’, a mystery … Continue reading →

Illustration Friday – Puzzled

Posted on April 19, 2012 by ambisam

“What an odd man!”, thought Raghu to himself. “No book can be that interesting. Maybe he has something to hide. Perhaps he is on the run. That would explain why he is so aloof. Does he even blink? What kind … Continue reading →

Illustration Friday – Intention

Posted on March 8, 2012 by ambisam

Illustration Friday’s topic of week, Intention, got me thinking of swivel eyes and long, gooey tongues. I used pen on paper and added color on Sketchbook Pro. I looked at him for a while and named him Bertie.

Checking Email in the Masai Mara.

Posted on March 7, 2012 by ambisam

A series of sketches wondering whether one can catch Wi-fi signals deep in the Masai Mara. I used pen on paper and Copic Markers. The final two sketches show the underlying wire skeleton. I love “constructing” animals, gives me a … Continue reading →

Illustration Friday – Capable

Posted on February 29, 2012 by ambisam

Do you remember, when we were young, we thought we could change the world? We thought we were capable of anything. Do you remember? I do. Artwork was done using ink and dry pastel on paper. This is dedicated to … Continue reading →

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