Hi, I’m Sayali Diwakar, a freelance illustrator based in Mumbai. I specialize in expressive character design, vibrant children’s book artwork, and detailed environment design, and I truly love using visuals to tell stories. Alongside my freelance work, I’m also writing and illustrating my own original webcomic, Seveni, published independently on platforms like WEBTOON, Tapas, and GlobalComix. My background in history helps me bring a thoughtful, culture-informed touch to educational and historical illustration projects, and I’m always excited to collaborate on fresh, innovative ideas.…

Sayali Diwakar

Hi, I’m Sayali Diwakar, a freelance illustrator based in Mumbai. I specialize in expressive character design, vibrant children’s book artwork, and detailed environment design, and I truly love using visuals to tell stories. Alongside my freelance work, I’m also writing and illustrating my own original webcomic, Seveni, published independently on platforms like WEBTOON, Tapas, and GlobalComix. My background in history helps me bring a thoughtful, culture-informed touch to educational and historical illustration projects, and I’m always excited to collaborate on fresh, innovative ideas.…

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October 5, 2026

Hi, I’m Sayali Diwakar, a freelance illustrator based in Mumbai. I specialize in expressive character design, vibrant children’s book artwork, and detailed environment design, and I truly love using visuals to tell stories.

Alongside my freelance work, I’m also writing and illustrating my own original webcomic, Seveni, published independently on platforms like WEBTOON, Tapas, and GlobalComix. My background in history helps me bring a thoughtful, culture-informed touch to educational and historical illustration projects, and I’m always excited to collaborate on fresh, innovative ideas.

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Language

English
Advanced
Hindi
Advanced

Work Experience

Freelance Illustrator at Self-Employed
July 1, 2023 - Present
Illustrator at Elpida India
December 9, 2019 - March 31, 2021
Worked as an illustrator at a 2D animation studio, creating character designs, storyboards, props, and background illustrations for animated YouTube videos and client projects. I also created illustrations for various awareness-focused projects, including visual content related to maternal and child care, adapting artwork to suit different audiences and project requirements.
Freelance Illustration Artist at Freelance
January 1, 2019 - Present
Created illustration work for children’s books, character design, background and environment design, thumbnails/visual concepts, and commission pieces. Produced detailed character model sheets with consistent proportions across multiple angles to serve as clear visual references. Worked on personal projects including webcomic illustration and book-cover style artwork, while contributing to webcomic content development from concept to finished comic pages.

Education

Bachelor of Fine Arts ( Applied Art) at Sir J. J. Institute Of Applied Art, Mumbai, India.
July 15, 2014 - March 30, 2018
B.F.A. at Sir J. J. Institute of Applied Art
January 1, 2014 - January 1, 2018
M.A. in History at IGNOU
January 1, 2021 - January 1, 2023

Qualifications

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Industry Experience

Media & Entertainment, Education
    Book Cover Illustration & Design
    A commissioned book cover illustration project created for a local client, featuring two distinct cover designs. I focused on character-focused composition, atmosphere, and visual storytelling while adapting the artwork to the client's requirements and the mood of each book. BookCover BookCoverDesign BookIllustration CommissionedArt Illustration CharacterDesign DigitalIllustration CoverArt VisualStorytelling FreelanceIllustrator…
    Benny the Busy Bee — Picture Book Illustration
    A playful picture-book illustration project featuring Benny, a cheerful and energetic little bee. I explored expressive character poses, bright environments, and visual storytelling to create a fun world around Benny's busy adventures. PictureBook BookIllustration ChildrensIllustration CharacterDesign Illustration VisualStorytelling DigitalIllustration KidsBooks CharacterArt CuteIllustration BeeIllustration StorybookArt…
    Rain Puffy Rain — Picture Book Illustration
    A personal picture-book illustration project exploring the playful and cozy moments of a rainy day. I developed the characters, environments, and visual storytelling with a focus on expressive poses, humorous details, and a warm, playful atmosphere. illustrator PictureBook BookIllustration ChildrensIllustration Illustration CharacterDesign VisualStorytelling DigitalIllustration KidsBooks Illustrator RainyDay CuteIllustration CharacterArt…