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Custom Illustrations for Stories & Concepts

byVarun N RaoBased in Bengaluru; Service available onlineStarts from1,900 Per Person / SubjectView full gallery

I help you tell your story through custom art. Whether it is book illustrations, website visuals, or unique conceptual pieces, I bring your ideas to life.

The 'Six Blind Men and an Elephant' painting, framed and displayed on a client's wall. It’s incredibly rewarding to see a conceptual piece that I created become a part of someone's home decor.

This is a minimal line illustration I created for the chapter titled 'Aasma' in the book "Moha Maya." This style is effective for conveying a theme or emotion in a simple, clean, and impactful way for publications.

Another chapter illustration from "Moha Maya," for the section titled 'Memories.' My work as a book illustrator involves creating visuals that complement the author's narrative and set the tone for each chapter.

An illustration for 'The Unbreakable Chain' chapter. These simple black and white drawings are designed to be symbolic and give the reader a visual cue about the story's themes.

This line art was for the chapter 'The Healing.' Creating these illustrations for my debut as a book illustrator was a fantastic experience in visual storytelling.

A conceptual illustration for the 'Condolences' chapter in the book "Moha Maya." Each drawing was hand-drawn on my iPad to match the mood of the story.

The illustration for 'Purgatory.' If you have a book, blog, or website, I can create a consistent set of illustrations to help tell your story visually.

A close-up from my Bengaluru auto-rickshaw series, showing a driver's classic "Barallaaaa!!!" (I won't come) pose. This watercolor illustration captures a moment every Bengalurean knows well.

"Meter mele ippatu kodi" (Give me twenty rupees over the meter). This scene is another common sight in Bengaluru, captured here in a quirky watercolor style for a commissioned series.

"Wonendaaf!" This illustration depicts the classic demand for one-and-a-half times the fare, a humorous and relatable moment for anyone who has hailed an auto in the city.

About Illustrations for Stories & Concepts

When I worked on the chapter illustrations for 'Moha Maya,' I learned how a simple line drawing can shift the reader's mood before they read a single sentence. I apply that same narrative focus to every project, whether it is a book interior, a blog header, or a custom gift, ensuring the art complements the story rather than just decorating it.

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