I work as the Creative Director for a gaming company. With 12 years of digital painting experience, I specialise in children's book illustration, concept art, 2D art, game art and sketching. I aspire to touch the lives of young readers around the globe with my art and storybooks. I believe that if children are cared for from an early age, they, like trees, will grow stronger.

Akshay Jugdhar

A decade ago, a friend approached me to help him with a book he was writing for his son, which sparked my interest in creating artwork for children's books. It quickly grew on me, and I became emotionally invested in creating such works of art. Children's books, storybooks, activity books, colouring books, reading aid books, and picture books, I believe, play a vital part in a child's general development in the early years, especially in this age of screens, where all devices compete for their attention. I want to be at the epicentre of this transformation. Integrity, respect for elders, responsible attitude, learning nature, self-love and acceptance, empathy, loyalty, courage to achieve their ambitions, and selfless nature are some of the essential human characteristics I want to instil in children. Coincidentally, my first book, "Power of Words," taught young readers about the impact of their words on others.

I want to work on at least 100 children's books in my lifetime. To accomplish this, I've developed a solid SOP that allows me to generate beautiful books based on the writers' vision. I toil hard to bring his vision to reality with the utmost care and attention to detail. A well-drawn and well-written book, in my opinion, is a timeless work of art with the capacity to affect the lives of its readers.

Digital painting is a tool of my choice. It allows me to create my art carefree, focus on storytelling and make it engaging. My concept work, game art, and sketches all represent this storytelling. A story is the soul of any piece of art, regardless of its medium.

I was born to tell stories.

My life has taken the form of a line, shaped by experience, coloured by dreams, and framed by vision. I never go where everyone else goes. I seek new grounds and empty spaces for my work. I never stand still; I always focus on the future and technology, not letting myself get forgotten in a moment of history. My ambition is to use my drawings to create a positive impact on society. I want to make a difference in people's lives, mould their childhoods, sow the seeds of design and art, and open doors to a creative lifestyle. The world we knew decades ago is undergoing rapid change, demanding the need to keep ahead of the competition.

The world is evolving, and I am as well. And all I need now is a chance to create! Create children's books.