Akanksha Parulekar is a London-based illustrator who has a background in graphic design. Originally from Mumbai, India; Akanksha’s work is versatile, narrative and detail-oriented. She brings out strong colour palettes and includes pop-culture references in most of her personal work. She forms her reference library by observing humans in their element, travelling and studying a range of films. She aims to provide humour and comfort through her work. Having studied BFA in Commercial Arts from Mumbai University she has worked on a variety of projects that range from branding, storyboarding, packaging and online illustrations.
“Once I’m Tall”
Your grandparents have been through it,
and so have your parents,
now it’s your turn.
A tall tale of a small boy, who “grows” into appreciating the journey he is on. Tanay wants to be tall as soon as possible and is experimenting with ways in which he could be. Will today be any different?
Join Tanay on this hilarious journey and witness him get some perspective on growing up. Written and illustrated by Akanksha Parulekar.
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2018-2020 was a blue period in the illustrator’s life which is when she rediscovered art in a new light. Growing up, art was something that was always made available to her but this was the first time she actually needed it. It helped her reconnect with herself and the world around her once again. Through this sequential illustration, she hopes to express just that but in a broader much simpler sense.
Contact:
Email: akankshaparulekar12@gmail.com
Website: https://thetwelveplusone.com
Instagram: @aksarte
