I am Pranjal Chakraborty, a Kolkata-based illustrator with over five years of experience specializing in black-and-white artwork. My passion lies in blending intricate traditional line work with meaningful storytelling, drawing inspiration from children’s literature, folk tales, and culturally rich narratives. My goal is to create art that vividly captures rural life, emotion, and mythological allure. Currently, I am pursuing a PhD in Mass Communication while working on various illustration projects across India. I continuously strive to push the boundaries of creative expression and bring stories to life through the timeless beauty of line and form.

Pranjal Chakraborty

I am Pranjal Chakraborty, a Kolkata-based illustrator with over five years of experience specializing in black-and-white artwork. My passion lies in blending intricate traditional line work with meaningful storytelling, drawing inspiration from children’s literature, folk tales, and culturally rich narratives. My goal is to create art that vividly captures rural life, emotion, and mythological allure. Currently, I am pursuing a PhD in Mass Communication while working on various illustration projects across India. I continuously strive to push the boundaries of creative expression and bring stories to life through the timeless beauty of line and form.

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I am Pranjal Chakraborty, a Kolkata-based illustrator with over five years of experience specializing in black-and-white artwork. My passion lies in blending intricate traditional line work with meaningful storytelling, drawing inspiration from children’s literature, folk tales, and culturally rich narratives. My goal is to create art that vividly captures rural life, emotion, and mythological allure.

Currently, I am pursuing a PhD in Mass Communication while working on various illustration projects across India. I continuously strive to push the boundaries of creative expression and bring stories to life through the timeless beauty of line and form.

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Language

English
Fluent
Bengali
Fluent
Hindi
Advanced

Work Experience

FREELANCE ILLUSTRATOR (CHILDREN AND LITERARY ILLUSTRATION) at SISHU KISHORE AKADEMI (GOVN. OF WEST BENGAL)
July 8, 2019 - July 8, 2025
Created over 200+ black-and-white illustrations for Bengali children’s magazines, literary books, and cultural publications. Specialized in line art, spot illustrations, and full-page narrative compositions for both children’s and adult literary content. Collaborated with West Bengal Government’s Shishu Kishore Akademi and independent publishers to visualize powerful literary works. Handled entire illustration pipeline — concept sketching, inking by hand, digital clean-up, and final delivery. Known for a clean, expressive visual style influenced by Indian storytelling traditions and modern minimalism. Currently working with clients on platforms like Fiverr, Behance, LinkedIn, and exploring international children’s publishers.

Education

B.A ( JOURNALISM AND MASS COMMUNICATION) at CALCUTTA UNIVERSITY
July 8, 2016 - July 8, 2025
M.A (JOURNALISM AND MASS COMMUNICATION) at CALCUTTA UNIVERSITY
July 8, 2019 - June 8, 2021
PHD (MASS COMMUNICATION) at VIKRANT UNIVERSITY
July 8, 2024 - July 8, 2025

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Industry Experience

Media & Entertainment, Education, Professional Services, Other, Non-Profit Organization