Hi, I’m Mandar Ganeshrao Pardikar, a visual artist with experience as an editorial illustrator, cartoonist, caricaturist, and storyboard artist. I thrive on turning ideas into engaging visuals and have contributed to publications and art education, which keeps me passionate about visualization and conceptual illustration. I earned a B.F.A. from Govt. Chitrakala Mahavidyalay, Nagpur, and an M.F.A. from J. J. Institute of Applied Art, Mumbai, with training in 3D animation. I enjoy collaboration, mentoring, and exploring new media and software to bring creative concepts to life.…

Mandar Ganeshrao Pardikar

Hi, I’m Mandar Ganeshrao Pardikar, a visual artist with experience as an editorial illustrator, cartoonist, caricaturist, and storyboard artist. I thrive on turning ideas into engaging visuals and have contributed to publications and art education, which keeps me passionate about visualization and conceptual illustration. I earned a B.F.A. from Govt. Chitrakala Mahavidyalay, Nagpur, and an M.F.A. from J. J. Institute of Applied Art, Mumbai, with training in 3D animation. I enjoy collaboration, mentoring, and exploring new media and software to bring creative concepts to life.…

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Hi, I’m Mandar Ganeshrao Pardikar, a visual artist with experience as an editorial illustrator, cartoonist, caricaturist, and storyboard artist. I thrive on turning ideas into engaging visuals and have contributed to publications and art education, which keeps me passionate about visualization and conceptual illustration.

I earned a B.F.A. from Govt. Chitrakala Mahavidyalay, Nagpur, and an M.F.A. from J. J. Institute of Applied Art, Mumbai, with training in 3D animation. I enjoy collaboration, mentoring, and exploring new media and software to bring creative concepts to life.

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Language

English
Fluent
Hindi
Fluent
Marathi (Marāṭhī)
Fluent

Work Experience

Illustrator at Indian express
July 1, 2025 - July 1, 2025
Illustrator Associate at Tarun Bharat News Paper, Nagpur
January 1, 2010 - January 1, 2014
Illustrator/Editorial Illustrator and cartoonist; contributed to the newspaper (2010–2014).
Guest Lecturer at Tathastu Art Center, Nagpur
January 1, 2016 - January 1, 2017
In charge of the Tathastu Art Center; conducted art lectures and workshops.
Assistant Professor at DY Patil College of Applied Arts And Crafts
January 1, 2018 - January 1, 2021
Assistant Professor in Fine Arts; taught and mentored students.
Assistant Professor at MIT School Of Fine Art And Applied Art
January 1, 2021 - Present
Assistant Professor in Fine Art and Applied Art.
Storyboard Artist at Studio-56, Bangalore
January 1, 2018 - Present
Storyboard Artist at Studio-56, Bangalore.

Education

Master's in Illustration, MFA at JJ institute of Applied arts
April 29, 2025 - April 29, 2025
S.S.C at Maharashtra State Board, Pune
January 1, 2002 - January 1, 2002
H.S.C at Maharashtra State Board, Pune
January 1, 2004 - January 1, 2004
B.F.A. at Govt. Chitrakala Mahavidyalay, Nagpur
January 1, 2010 - January 1, 2014
M.F.A. at J. J. Institute of Applied Art, Mumbai
January 1, 2014 - January 1, 2016
3-D Animation (Texturing) at Ant's Institute, Bangalore
January 1, 2008 - January 1, 2009

Qualifications

Merit Certificate in Cartooning (BFA Exhibitions)
January 1, 2011 - December 17, 2025
1st Award in Painting Exhibition, Dr. Bhausaheb Deshmukh Art's Academy
January 1, 2010 - December 17, 2025
Merit Certificate in 51 State Art Exhibition
January 1, 2011 - December 17, 2025

Industry Experience

Media & Entertainment, Education, Professional Services

Skills

Experience Level