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A fine art sensibility applied to the pulse of sequential storytelling. With an MFA grounding my technical craft and years of freelance experience sharpening my commercial instincts, I create comic art that doesn't just illustrate a story — it pulls readers in, panel by panel. I work closely with writers, publishers, and independent creators to bring characters and worlds to life with consistency, creativity, and deadline-driven professionalism.…A fine art sensibility applied to the pulse of sequential storytelling. With an MFA grounding my technical craft and years of freelance experience sharpening my commercial instincts, I create comic art that doesn't just illustrate a story — it pulls readers in, panel by panel. I work closely with writers, publishers, and independent creators to bring characters and worlds to life with consistency, creativity, and deadline-driven professionalism.

Manikandan

Concept Artist, Illustrator, Character Designer, +4

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A fine art sensibility applied to the pulse of sequential storytelling. With an MFA grounding my technical craft and years of freelance experience sharpening my commercial instincts, I create comic art that doesn't just illustrate a story — it pulls readers in, panel by panel. I work closely with writers, publishers, and independent creators to bring characters and worlds to life with consistency, creativity, and deadline-driven professionalism.…A fine art sensibility applied to the pulse of sequential storytelling. With an MFA grounding my technical craft and years of freelance experience sharpening my commercial instincts, I create comic art that doesn't just illustrate a story — it pulls readers in, panel by panel. I work closely with writers, publishers, and independent creators to bring characters and worlds to life with consistency, creativity, and deadline-driven professionalism.

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A fine art sensibility applied to the pulse of sequential storytelling. With an MFA grounding my technical craft and years of freelance experience sharpening my commercial instincts, I create comic art that doesn’t just illustrate a story — it pulls readers in, panel by panel. I work closely with writers, publishers, and independent creators to bring characters and worlds to life with consistency, creativity, and deadline-driven professionalism.

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Work Experience

Freelance Digital Illustrator

May 1, 2025 - Present

Executed high-fidelity digital paintings, cover illustrations, and promotional art for indie studios and self-publishing authors.

Concept Artist at Cave Arts Studio

January 1, 2024 - January 1, 2025

Production-ready concepts for games, film, and illustration; strong drawing and anatomy; visual storytelling; leadership.

Traditional Concept Artist & Character Designer at Cave Art Studio

January 1, 2021 - September 30, 2022

Developed expressive character illustrations strictly tailored to brand style and narrative requirements. Managed multiple visual deliverables simultaneously while ensuring cohesive storytelling.

Illustrator at Chennai Photo Shop

January 1, 2021 - January 1, 2022

Illustration work using Clip Studio Paint, Procreate, and Blender; learning comics; collaborating on comic-focused projects.