Bio
Bhavana is a Childrens’ book illustrator based in Bangalore. She holds a Master’s Degree in Visual Communication from Srishti Manipal Institute of Art, Design and Technology, Bangalore. She transitioned into the world of children’s illustration after working as a Big Data Engineer.
Her illustrations often have a dash of colors and warmth in them. Having grown up in a multicultural neighbourhood, her illustrations involve diverse cultures, food, festivals, inclusivity and nuanced everyday moments of joy. She loves drawing things that are whimsical in nature and those which involve animals too.
Apart from illustrating books, she works on illustrating book covers and concept illustrations. She has illustrated Children’s Books for publishers like Room to Read, Indie Press and Bookosmia and Scholastic.