It is often quite refreshing to see cartoons representing your life on paper; they can add life to a blank sheet, digital and otherwise. It is amusing to see lifelike expressions on lifeless things, not just for children but it is quite fascinating for adults too. Some cartoons give a cute cuddly feeling; some others could be more geometrical and professional; some give a serious appearance and represent social issues; while some just entertain and amuse. All in all, they are an important and imperative medium of propagation, depicting instances and emotions through different shapes and colours. Let’s take a look at some of the very talented illustrators and cartoon artists who add colour to our web space and daily feed. Hence, next time when you want any sort of colouring up in your life, you know where to go!
Divya Bhatia is a cartoonist, illustrator and wedding invitation designer who goes by the Instagram handle “youknowhertoo”. Her exquisite pieces of art are a sight to the eyes; they are exactly the sort of cartoons that give one a comforting vibe, a cuddly sensation and illuminate the day with positivity and optimism; in other words, they are the bearers of the feel-good factor.
Manasi D is a comic artist and water-colour illustrator based in Mumbai. Going by the Instagram handle “manasii_d”, she tells smart and witty tales through her illustrations, which are quite entertaining and amusing. Her comics take up day to day matters and mould them in an epigrammatic style to surprise the viewers.
Kaveri Gopalakrishnan is an illustrator, comic artist and art director. Owning the Instagram handle “kaverigeewhiz”, her works are varied and make use of several artistic techniques. Some of her cartoons seem to have a rural Indian background while others depict stark western attitudes and settings. Her works are diverse with beautiful detailing and shading, giving her cartoons a lively touch.
Lamya Dohadwala is a designer and illustrator based in Mumbai. Her works are plain and geometrical, some having Indian geometrical shapes and patterns. Very detailed and artistic, she makes use of simple and basic shades to ornament her works. Extensively symmetrical, they are quite satisfying to the senses.
