Hello everyone! I'm super excited to share the 'Lift the flap - Opposites' children's book I have worked on at the start of this year, with Vaaranam publishers (Australia) who produce high-end Tamil (South Asian language) children's books, mainly for kids promoting diversity in terms of language and culture in children's books.

It was a journey, I have started pursuing illustration full time from the start of this year and I made huge progress in the journey, I'm learning a lot every day and I have to be thankful for svs learn to have helped me alot in this process.

Incorporating diversity in visual representation is important to show a sense of acceptance, understanding, and relatability to children across all cultures and races and I'm very happy to have been part of this project.

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Until the mice stole the treats... !!!!!!

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I have just wrapped up Folktale week, the first illustration challenge I was part of.
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Hi guys, I have started professionally illustrating at the start of this year and I have been constantly working on getting a portfolio. I have not received much traction for my latest work on Instagram, which has been quite a bummer. I would want to know on what I should work on to improve my work.

Hello everyone! I'm new to the forum. Anyone joining folktale week? This is my first time, I loved the prompts!!! I wanted to explore this year's prompts with a little twist of my own.

This piece is inspired by the classic tale of Knight and Dragon with a little twist of my own.

Instagram : @navyaraju.illustration

@KayPotter I never thought of this till now, but like @Braden-Hallett said I would love a mention of my background in Architecture since I believe those skills show that I can bring something different to the plate. But your point does make sense, I have reworked around with the words there, to not make it too direct.

@NessIllustration Thank you for all your kind words! I will work on my portfolio and launch a website in the near future before I apply.

@Kiel-Ewing welcome to forums! This is really one of the best art community! I'm sure you will love it here.

@Nyrryl-Cadiz Thank you so much Nyrryl!

@willicreate This is really helpful, thank you!

@Asyas_illos will do that thank you

@lizardillo Thank you so much Liza ️ Reason I have added those two books to one slot is because they are baby board books part of the learning series by that publisher. I wish to add my picture books separately but keep this series together in one slot.

Also, graphic design skill is such a handy skill to have if you are an illustrator, many pro illustrators who are graphic designers do put it in there bio.

@KayPotter I never thought of this till now, but like @Braden-Hallett said I would love a mention of my background in Architecture since I believe those skills show that I can bring something different to the plate. But your point does make sense, I have reworked around with the words there, to not make it too direct.

@Braden-Hallett Thank you! This is my base portfolio, hope to expand it more in a couple of months before I apply for agencies.

@Nathalie-Kranich Thank you for pointing that out, I just reset the logo, let me know if it is working?

Hello everyone! I'm happy to launch my website www.navyaraju.com I'm currently in the process of updating my portfolio. Would love to hear your critiques and suggestions on my site. Thanks

@mag Haha, I thought so too.

@Kim-Hunter hmmm... makes sense