I create warm, story-driven digital illustrations for children’s books, focusing on expressive characters, playful movement, and clear visuals that help young readers connect emotionally with the story. My work blends clean line art with gentle, friendly details, keeping scenes approachable, imaginative, and engaging. I enjoy bringing everyday moments—music, imagination, play, and emotion—to life through lively poses, thoughtful compositions, and child-centric perspectives. Using Photoshop, Procreate, and Adobe Fresco, I aim for consistent character clarity and adaptable illustration styles suitable for picture books, comics, and educational content.

Riya Khutail

I create warm, story-driven digital illustrations for children’s books, focusing on expressive characters, playful movement, and clear visuals that help young readers connect emotionally with the story. My work blends clean line art with gentle, friendly details, keeping scenes approachable, imaginative, and engaging. I enjoy bringing everyday moments—music, imagination, play, and emotion—to life through lively poses, thoughtful compositions, and child-centric perspectives. Using Photoshop, Procreate, and Adobe Fresco, I aim for consistent character clarity and adaptable illustration styles suitable for picture books, comics, and educational content.

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I create warm, story-driven digital illustrations for children’s books, focusing on expressive characters, playful movement, and clear visuals that help young readers connect emotionally with the story. My work blends clean line art with gentle, friendly details, keeping scenes approachable, imaginative, and engaging.

I enjoy bringing everyday moments—music, imagination, play, and emotion—to life through lively poses, thoughtful compositions, and child-centric perspectives. Using Photoshop, Procreate, and Adobe Fresco, I aim for consistent character clarity and adaptable illustration styles suitable for picture books, comics, and educational content.

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Language

English
Intermediate

Work Experience

GenAI Illustrator– AVG Studios at AVG Studios
January 1, 2024 - Present
Created AI-assisted illustrations and concept art. Generated consistent character designs and visual assets, working with image generation workflows and iterative creative refinement.
GenAI Illustrator at AVG Studios
January 1, 2024 - Present
Create AI-assisted illustrations and concept art. Generate consistent character designs and visual assets. Work with image generation workflows and support creative refinement to deliver visual outputs.
GenAI Illustrator (AI/Illustration) / Illustrator at AVG Studios
January 1, 2024 - Present
Create AI-assisted illustrations and concept art. Generate consistent character designs and visual assets. Work with image generation workflows and perform creative refinement to produce final artwork.
Illustrator at Softrone-Retail Pvt. Ltd.
January 1, 2020 - December 31, 2023
Created illustrations for children’s books and educational content. Designed character artwork, line art, and print-ready illustrations. Collaborated with the creative team to deliver high-quality visual assets.
Illustrator (Soft/Line Art & Retail) at Softone-Retail Pvt. Ltd.
January 1, 2020 - January 1, 2024
Created illustrations for children’s books and educational content. Designed character artwork, line art, and print-ready illustrations. Collaborated with the creative team to deliver high-quality visual assets.
Art Teacher (Lineart Institute) at Lineart Institute
January 1, 2019 - January 1, 2020
Worked as an art teacher (line art) in the institute during the stated period.
Illustrator at Softrone-Retail Pvt. Ltd.
January 1, 2019 - January 1, 2020
Created illustrations for children’s books and educational content. Designed character artwork, line art, and print-ready illustrations, and collaborated with the creative team to deliver high-quality visual assets.

Education

Bachelor of fine arts in Painting (First Division) at College of Art, University of Delhi
January 1, 2020 - January 1, 2024
Secondary School (12th, CBSE) at Senior Secondary School
January 1, 2019 - January 1, 2019
Secondary School (10th, CBSE) at Secondary School
January 1, 2017 - January 1, 2017
Art Teacher at Lineart Institute
January 1, 2019 - January 1, 2020
Bachelor of Finearts in Painting at College of Arts, University of Delhi
January 1, 2020 - January 1, 2024
Senior Secondary (10+2) at Senior Secondary School
January 1, 2019 - January 1, 2019
Secondary (10th) at Secondary School
January 1, 2017 - January 1, 2017
Bachelor of Fine Arts in Painting (First Division) at College of Art, University of Delhi
January 1, 2020 - January 1, 2024
Senior Secondary (CBSE) (94%) at Senior Secondary School
January 1, 2018 - January 1, 2019
Secondary (CBSE) (72%) at Secondary School
January 1, 2016 - January 1, 2017

Qualifications

DOB: 04-11-2001
November 4, 2001 - August 1, 2026
D.O.B
November 4, 2001 - August 1, 2026
BOB: 04-11-2001 (as stated)
November 4, 2001 - August 1, 2026

Industry Experience

Media & Entertainment, Education, Retail, Non-Profit Organization