Hi there! I am Nishant Velavan, a multistylistic artist, illustrator, and game designer! I have been making digital art for over 8 years and have been working in a professional capacity for almost 2 years. My core artistic strength is in my ability to learn new visual styles and to adapt my art to fit the unique needs of a project. My global life experiences of growing up in India but also studying art in California for a few years has aided me in understanding culture have enabled me to collaborate from a place of empathy and mindfulness. Work Experience: Lead artist | Par2 Studios Jan 2024- Jul 2025 Lead cinematic and character animator | Par2 Studios Jan 2024- Jul 2025 Key strengths: Versatile & adaptable – able to shift between styles and workflows with ease, always open to learning new skills. Illustration and design expertise – experienced in concept art, book cover design, key visuals, and character/environment design, and 2D animation. Software proficiency – Photoshop, Krita, , Video editing, Unreal Engine, OpenToonz and related animation tools. Professional approach – My key mindset with my client work is clear communication, kindness, adaptability, timeliness, and work ethic. I am calm and mindful in my demeanour but incredibly determined in my work!

Nishant Abishai Velavan

Hi there! I am Nishant Velavan, a multistylistic artist, illustrator, and game designer! I have been making digital art for over 8 years and have been working in a professional capacity for almost 2 years. My core artistic strength is in my ability to learn new visual styles and to adapt my art to fit the unique needs of a project. My global life experiences of growing up in India but also studying art in California for a few years has aided me in understanding culture have enabled me to collaborate from a place of empathy and mindfulness. Work Experience: Lead artist | Par2 Studios Jan 2024- Jul 2025 Lead cinematic and character animator | Par2 Studios Jan 2024- Jul 2025 Key strengths: Versatile & adaptable – able to shift between styles and workflows with ease, always open to learning new skills. Illustration and design expertise – experienced in concept art, book cover design, key visuals, and character/environment design, and 2D animation. Software proficiency – Photoshop, Krita, , Video editing, Unreal Engine, OpenToonz and related animation tools. Professional approach – My key mindset with my client work is clear communication, kindness, adaptability, timeliness, and work ethic. I am calm and mindful in my demeanour but incredibly determined in my work!

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Hi there! I am Nishant Velavan, a multistylistic artist, illustrator, and game designer!

I have been making digital art for over 8 years and have been working in a professional capacity for almost 2 years. My core artistic strength is in my ability to learn new visual styles and to adapt my art to fit the unique needs of a project. My global life experiences of growing up in India but also studying art in California for a few years has aided me in understanding culture have enabled me to collaborate from a place of empathy and mindfulness.

Work Experience:
Lead artist | Par2 Studios
Jan 2024- Jul 2025

Lead cinematic and character animator | Par2 Studios
Jan 2024- Jul 2025

Key strengths:
Versatile & adaptable – able to shift between styles and workflows with ease, always open to learning new skills.

Illustration and design expertise – experienced in concept art, book cover design, key visuals, and character/environment design, and 2D animation.

Software proficiency – Photoshop, Krita, , Video editing, Unreal Engine, OpenToonz and related animation tools.

Professional approach – My key mindset with my client work is clear communication, kindness, adaptability, timeliness, and work ethic. I am calm and mindful in my demeanour but incredibly determined in my work!

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Language

English
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Work Experience

Lead Artist at Par2 Studios
July 1, 2025 - September 29, 2025
Directed a small but driven multinational creative team for a 1.5 year long independent game project under a registered company. Worked alongside sound engineers, game developers, writers, and another artist to create a unique cohesive game. Produced character art, key visuals, and world-building illustrations used in development, funding pitches, and social media/marketing. Digitally hand-painted a majority of background and environment assets used in the game.
Lead Animator at Par2 Studios
July 1, 2025 - September 29, 2025
Produced a 1.5-minute hand-drawn trailer, animated frame-by-frame within one month to showcase the project’s narrative and visual style. Created all in-game character and environment animations, hand-drawn frame by frame to achieve fluid motion and a cohesive visual style across assets. Collaborated closely with teams to align animation direction with world-building and storytelling.

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Media & Entertainment, Gaming