Some stories are told with words, others with pictures. As an award-winning illustrator behind 20+ published books, I bring stories to life through expressive characters, warm scenes, and a touch of everyday magic.…

Gow | Gowthami Maruthupandiyan

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Some stories are told with words, others with pictures. As an award-winning illustrator behind 20+ published books, I bring stories to life through expressive characters, warm scenes, and a touch of everyday magic.…

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Some stories are told with words, others with pictures. As an award-winning illustrator behind 20+ published books, I bring stories to life through expressive characters, warm scenes, and a touch of everyday magic.

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Work Experience

Picture Book Illustrator at Apni Heritage LLC
December 27, 2024 - July 2, 2025
Illustrated and designed the layouts for two children’s picture books for the brand. One of the titles won the NYC Big Book Award for 2025, with the illustrations receiving a special mention from 'Kirkus Reviews'.
Picture Book Illustrator at Alpa's Voice
December 2, 2024 - March 11, 2025
Illustrated and designed the layouts for an empowering children’s book designed to help young readers understand body safety, personal boundaries, and the courage to speak up.
Book Illustrator at Brings Joy Learning
August 27, 2024 - August 9, 2026
Contributed to the brand’s published curriculum series for three grades over three years, delivering end-to-end design and illustration across approximately nine books, including layouting, structural and line edits, illustrations, and cover design.

Education

Art and Design at Artpreneur Online Program
January 10, 2020 - March 11, 2021
Business at University of Melbourne
February 11, 2014 - March 15, 2015

Qualifications

Adobe Creative Cloud: Illustrator, Photoshop, InDesign.
September 25, 2020 - May 2, 2026
Editorial or Children’s Book Illustration.
May 2, 2020 - May 2, 2026

Industry Experience

Media & Entertainment
    The girl who loved to talk to her ideas
    From the published book "The Girl Who Loved to Talk to Her Ideas", this project explores the inner creative world of a young girl where imagination takes on form and ideas become tangible companions. The illustrations translate abstract thought into a cohesive, immersive narrative, balancing softness with intention and playfulness with restraint. Each spread was approached with careful attention to composition, pacing, and emotional nuance, allowing the story to unfold with quiet depth. Through soft, expressive visuals and thoughtful compositions, I explored what it means to engage with creativity as something fluid, playful, and deeply personal. This was a process filled with experimentation, curiosity, and a lot of joy. And it was a hit! :) illustrator graphicdesigner childrensbooks…
    I can fly high
    Worked on the illustrations and visual storytelling for I Can Fly High, a magical alphabet children’s book that celebrates confidence, ambition, and limitless possibilities for young girls. The book introduces a different profession and dream for every letter of the alphabet, encouraging children to imagine themselves in diverse and inspiring roles. Created warm, expressive illustrations with a whimsical and empowering visual style that blends imagination with everyday aspirations. Focused on character consistency, engaging compositions, and vibrant storytelling to make each page feel uplifting, relatable, and memorable for young readers.…
    Bad Secrets
    From the published book "Bad Secrets". Worked on the illustration and visual development for a heartfelt children’s book focused on courage, friendship, and emotional resilience. The project involved creating soft, expressive character artwork and a warm visual atmosphere that supports the story’s gentle and uplifting tone. Designed illustrations that connect emotionally with young readers while maintaining a playful and approachable style. Collaborated closely on character consistency, cover aesthetics, and storytelling visuals to bring the world of the book to life in a meaningful and engaging way.…
    Little Decisions
    This was one of my personal projects. It is about a girl who makes small decisions in life. This is one of my favourites from my collection. This was one of the most loved personal projects on my social media which is soon to be transitioned into a book!…

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