My Background
I am a self taught artist working as a freelancer for the past 3 years. I graduated as a Software Engineer and am Working as an Automation Tester in IBM.
I also co-own a small arts and stationary business called NerdyStrokes on Instagram.
Career Details
Graduated From:
- LBS Institute of Technology 2016-2020 (Kerala,India)
Worked for:
- IBM (Automation Engineer, 2021-present)
- Ruined by Fiction Book Box (Cover Designs, Illustrations and Logo, 2022-present)
- Nerdystrokes Art Shop - selling Illustrations, Bookmarks, Calendars, Notebooks and more. (Co-Owner, 2019-2023)
- Multiple Portrait and Illustration Commissions
- Olam Flea Market 2020, Kerala, India (NerdyStrokes Stall)
My Creative Process
drafting my concept
Taking the client requirements and setting mood boards/ Pinterest boards for the image
Sketching
I then try different sketches until I can finalise on the final composition
Playing With Colors
The next step is colour blocking and setting the right palette
Final Outcome
Lastly, I polish my design and get it print-ready.
Vintage Character Card Designs
Character Designs
More Designs
for Personal Art Study and Private Client
Landscape Designs
Background Art Study
Book Cover Designs
Alternate cover design for ‘The Dead Romantics’ by Ashley Poston.
Commissioned book cover for the folk of air series : Book 1
Book 2: The wicked king
Book 3: the queen of nothing
Other works
NerdyStrokes Designs (Art and Stationary Store)
"Art isn't in the tools, material, equipment you use.
It's in the way you see the world."
- Rick Rubin
Reach Out
ADDRESS
Trivandrum, Kerala, India
Phone
+91 9778226140
GAYATHRI.S.ASOK@GMAIL.COM
Socials
Instagram : @gayaillustrates
Twitter : @thegoodgaya
