Creative Talent Profile: Priya Kuriyan

Priya Kuriyan, illustrator and animation film designer extraordinaire is a graduate from India's prestigious National Institute of Design(NID). She chose to specialise in animation film making at NID, and while developing characters and interesting scenarios for her films, she experimented widely artistically and developed a love for illustrations. This lead to her accomplishing the feat of illustrating her first book. for Tulika books, while still a student.

After a few years of working at an animation studio and later on the 2nd season of the Sesame Street Show, Priya decided to pursue a career as an independent film maker and illustrator. I know striking out on one's own requires courage, but when combined with a talent like Priya's, look at the phenomenal output that it has resulted in!

Nusrat Fateh Ali Khan Music CD Covers

 

Books for Unicef- The image below is a from a set of conversation charts for children in Indian villages. 

 Cards for Sandpiper Cards

Book Covers

And of course, her forte- Children book illustrations

Loved Priya's eye for detail, sense of colour and the depth of her work? Do check out more at her blog etcetra etcetra and more of her 'Drawings: Lost and Found' at her other blog, Notabene.

Before I go- Make your day and check out Priya's quirky video on the romance between Devdas and Paro here. 

{ Credit for illustrations and artistic output to Priya Kuriyan.  Please DO NOT copy }