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The Creative Under Lockdown!

We all started this year anticipating many things, but nobody thought of life coming to a complete halt. The Coronavirus pandemic has forced every human to re-evaluate their attitude towards nature and life. We also have been forced to lock down in our houses. Though we are no more in the lockdown, still many unfortunate ones continue to lose their lives and livelihoods.

This isolation has given many of us the time we needed to finish our long pending tasks. Some have turned to art and craft for peace and solace. While most got relaxed and enjoyed their time with family, others used the focussed time to prepare themselves for the life post lockdown. On the other hand, creative freelancers found it helpful for them to focus and produce more as their work setup usually is within their homes. So, to understand how all the creatives have handled the lockdown, we reached many who have been creating and sharing inspirational artworks during this time.

WE ARE THE CHANGE

Chief Creative Officer of Wallcano www.wallcano.com

1 min

TIME TO BE PREPARED AND MOTIVATED!

“Life should never get you down whether there’s a lockdown or not. Now, maintain safe social distancing, together we can be all-conquering. Let’s stay together by being apart. This one is straight from the heart” says, my friend Mr Karl Mascarenhas who heads DIVA Pageant Studio in Pune.

2 mins

Painting Through Pandemic

Vibrant illustrator Tania Yakunova talks about her life as an artist in quarantine and shares her hopes and fears as we all wrestle through this pandemic.

4 mins

Sketching The Lockdown Away

Known for his humour laced caricatures and cartoons, artist Uday Mohite voices his concerns as the pandemic ensues, the uncertainty reigns and the lockdown continues.

3 mins

FIGHTING CORONA WITH COLOURS

Through original and vibrant illustrations, Ranganath captures the look and feel of Coronavirus induced pandemic. Here is a conversation to unravel the art, colours, style and mindset of the artist battling the quarantine.

4 mins

STAY HOME AND MAKE ART

Mural artist Shahul Hameed unravels his secrets to remaining cheerful, positive and hopeful as we endure these stressful times while staying at home.

4 mins

Battling Quarantine Through Art and Music

Vibrant colours, dark themes and Metal would define the artist and drummer Aaron Pinto who shares the influence of art and music on his quarantine time.

4 mins

THE FUTURE OF WEB AND APP DESIGN

The Founder and Design Director of Lollypop, Anil Reddy shares his views on how the future of Web & App design hold and how it has already started transforming designers into research and strategy-driven solution provider.

2 mins

THE FRAMED EMOTIONS

Sushant Kamble is a self-taught artist who turned his experimentations in Photoshop and explorations with art, into his profession. Even today, he enjoys discovering new techniques and features.

1 min

The Cosmic Chaos of India

Just like the cosmos, when you see India for the first time everything seems chaotic and yet every Indian person finds his/ her own order in that hustle which all goes in tandem. Pavan Rajurkar a freelance illustrator based out of Mumbai, capture this Indianness perfectly in his artworks for many different brands and studios. Some of his recent illustrations have been displayed here.

2 mins

UNVEILING THE HIDDEN STORY

Arpitha Gujjar talks to us about the hidden stories she unveils through her art.

1 min

THE HARMONIC RESONANCE

Every brand starts with keeping consumer needs in mind but with time many lose that connection. The Branding & Design agency, Design Stack has been helping many significant brands to resonate with their evolving consumers and in the process, they are creating exquisite brands. Here we are showcasing a few of their recent projects!

2 mins

The Powerful Art

Shubham Ghumare portrays the strength and attitude of the subject using exaggerated anatomy. He explains what goes behind creating his powerful and captivating art.

1 min

Design for People

The design has the power to solve any complex problem. Elephant using this power of design to create exceptional brands and develop amazing products for their clients. They have recently created many inspiring brand solutions and we have showcased some of them here.

6 mins

Focus on Original

Every product or brand has a USP, and RocketscienceLab believes in focusing on that specialty always give you the original and unique ideas. This has helped them to produce fresh and interesting films for brands, which got admiration and appreciation worldwide. Some of their recent projects have been highlighted here for their original ideas and execution.

2 mins

Essence of Indian Spices

Indian spices and their use always leave the world mesmerized by the aroma of Indian food and the unique ‘Indian Masala Tea’. Freelance illustrator, Pavan Rajurkar tried to capture that Indianness and the everyday stories in his illustration for a product, named ‘Society Masala Tea’. He shares his step-by-step process of reaching the final artwork.

2 mins

Brand Leads The Transformation

Whether it’s a cultural transformation, differentiated customer experience, or tech-enabled innovation, every business needs to evolve with today’s rapidly changing world. Landor is helping its clients using the brand to transform their business for the new world challenges.

3 mins

The Life Of Transgender

Illustrator and Cartoonist, Hrishiraj tells us about his art journey and it is a reflection of the society.

1 min

The Tricks Of The Trade

Satish Gangaiah, a successful independent illustrator and designer, teaches us a few tips and tricks of working in the creative field.

3 mins

The Kingdom Of Passion

An illustrator and cartoonist, Charbak Dipta gives us a peek into his world of inspiration and then how he transforms his ideas into mesmerising artworks.

3 mins

The Journey Of Having Your Own Style

Here Saurabh Chandrekar explains on how kept hinself open to every brief thoughout his journey of being an artist and how his style has evolved with him.

2 mins

Keep Playing

Freelance Artist and Illustrator, Rahul Arora talks to us about his art.

1 min

Independent Illustrator In India

Chaaya highlighting some of the challenges and advantages she feel are there for an independent illustrator working with Indian clients.

1 min

Freedom Of Choice

Reaching Out To The Indian Society For Social Issues Is Not Everyone’s Cup Of Tea. But Some Master This Art And Show Us How This Can Be Done By Being Bold Yet Sensitive. Browse Through Geeta Parulekar’s Work To Get An Idea!

1 min

Finding New Styles Consistently

Illustrator, Parvati Pillai, tells us how trying out new styles and forms of illustration are key for a designer to grow at one’s craft and expand one’s scope of work in current context.

2 mins

Creating Reality

David Padilla enjoys creating the imaginary world, which comes from the reality. He  is heavily influenced by photography and science fiction. He likes the fantasy world as it can help you turn your imaginary thoughts  into a reality. He also talks about what inspires him to create this surreal world.

1 min

Flower Power!

Ruchita Bhoir is an artist governed by passion and bound by loyalty. Obsessed with good music, she draws inspiration from lyrics and goes on to develop the imagery. Find out how she expresses her uniqueness on good days and bad.

1 min

The Seeds You Sow In Your Childhood

Your childhood experiences, explorations and continued learning through life, greatly shapes the way we think and the career path we chart for ourselves. Veteran artist and animation film designer, Dhimant Vyas, is an example of this. He gives us a peek at his childhood and throws some light on the animation industry.

3 mins

The Union Of The West And East

Palehorse, an illustrator from the US is highly influenced by the Indian mythology and Gods, which is reflected in his art. From creating abstract manifestations of Ganesha to showcasing glimpses of Ramayana, his work has a cultural connection, with an alliance of traditional folklore.

3 mins

Animation. Then, Now And Tomorrow

The animation industry in India has come a long way, and still has a longer way to go. Renowned animation film maker, Suresh Eriyat, gives us the ground reality of the industry today, and where the future lies.

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Creative Gaga is a knowledge-rich publication about the best in graphic design, animation, contemporary art and illustration. Unbiased, appreciative and focused, it is about the latest trends in the trade and expert-speak.