A R T
PORTFOLIO
A B O U T
I am Aparna Gayathri, an Architect and Illustrator hailing from India. I have completed my B.Arch at Crescent School of Architecture, Chennai,India. I am currently doing my Master's degree at the University of Strathclyde, Glasgow.
I like to explore various fields such as Graphic illustrations and digital art. I'm known for being flexible and having a creative mind. My daily goal is to do a little better than what I'm capable of, pushing my daily limits & boundaries & utilizing every opportunity on my way. I'm also willing to experiment with new possibilities that will make me more creative.
TOOLS
Digital (2D)
Autocad, Photoshop, Illustrator, Indesign, Excel, Autocad, Photoshop, Illustrator, Indesign, Excel, Adobe Sketchbook, Krita.
Digital (3D)
Rhinoceros, Lumion, Keyshot, Sketchup, Twinmotion.
Basics: Archicad, Grasshopper, Lunchbox, Blender, ZBrush.
Reference M I L K M A I D
"Milkmaid," painted by Indian master Ravi Varma, is a stunning example of his iconic portrayals of sari-clad women, exuding both shapely elegance and timeless grace.
Title: The Milkmaid
Artist: Ravi Varma
Reference: Google
Tool: Photoshop + Adobe Sketchbook
Final Output
Output
O M E N
A
Reference
Title: Women Holding a Fruit Artist: Ravi Varma
Reference: Google Tool: Photoshop
‘Woman Holding a Fruit’ shows Ravi Varma’s mastery over the idioms of a new visual language in India. In the naturalistic depiction of the young woman, Ravi Varma lyrically combines eroticism with innocence.
T H E DANCE
Title: The Dance
Reference: Temple Carving
Tool: Photoshop + Adobe Sketchbook
Reference
I am very fond of temple carvings and sculptures. When I was working on my dissertation, I did a survey of the full-stretch Mahamaham tank, which is surrounded by mandaps. I saw this carving in one of the mandapa, but it didn't have enough details because the carving was ruptured, so I altered it using references from other sculptures. It may not be the same as in carvings because I took these photo a long time ago and I don't exactly remember what it looked like, but I thoroughly loved making this because of the research I did before and after sketching.
W O M E N
HOLDING A
Reference
Title: Women Holding a Fruit
Artist: Ravi Varma
Reference: Google
Tool: Photoshop
‘Woman Holding a Fruit’ shows Ravi Varma’s mastery over the idioms of a new visual language in India. In the naturalistic depiction of the young woman, Ravi Varma lyrically combines eroticism with innocence.
Title: Dancing Beauty
Reference: Google
Tool: Adobe Sketchbook
Reference
Ruth St Denis considered to be one of the pioneers of modern Western dance, is credited with introducing Eastern dance styles to the West, and her first ever choreography was inspired from stories of Hindu mythology.
U N S E E N COURAGE
Blindness is an unfortunate, handicap but true vision does not require the eyes.
- Hellen Keller
Title: Blind Girl Story
Reference: Temple Carving
Tool: Photoshop
Her eyes tell stories from different realms, where reality meets imagination.
Title: Surreal Perception
Tool: Adobe Sketchbook
G A L E C T I C VISION
All the knowledge in the world is found within you!
Title: Galactic Vision
Tool: Photoshop
V O G U E VISION
A bold look that catches the eye and captivates the mind
Title: Galactic Vision
Tool: Adobe Sketchbook
Title: Dream in Colour
Tool: Adobe Sketchbook
She dreams in the shade of blue! D R E A M C O L O U R S IN
VISION
Yellow makes me happy , when I'm blue.
Title: Ethereal Vision
Tool: Photoshop
K E N Y A DIARIES
Kenya's rich cultural tapestry has deeply inspired my artwork.
Drawing from the vibrant traditions of over 40 ethnic groups, I aimed to capture the essence of Kenya's diverse heritage.
Title: Kenya Art Diaries
Tool: Photoshop + Adobe sketchbook
Dive into a dreamscape where every hue tells a story of its own
Title: Kenya Art Diaries
Tool: Photoshop + Adobe sketchbook
K A L E I D O S C O P E
DREAMS
Poster design for the Reading session.
Periyamma’s words is a short story written by prominent Tamil writer ‘B.Jeyamohan’.
Title: Periyamma’s Words
Tool: Photoshop
P E R I Y A M M A ’ S WORDS
D R A W N
L O V E TO
Poster design based on webinar session conducted by “Nam Veedu Nam Oor Nam Kadhai”.
Speaker: Padma Shri Manohar Devadoss
Topic : Trams in Madras
Title: Drawn to Love
Tool: Photoshop
EYES
I’ve been watchin’ you for some time Can’t stop starin’ at those ocean eyes!
Title: Ocean Eyes
Tool: Procreate
S T A Y HOPEFUL
In the storm of depression, it’s easy to lose sight of our own battles. Sometimes the greatest wisdom lies in focusing on your own journey!
Title: Stay Hopeful Tool: Procreate
O T U S GIRL
Lost in thoughts of him, Yet Blooming with grace, rooted in resilience – she’s the lotus girl.
Title: Lotus Girl
Tool: Procreate
L
I CAN BUY MYSELF
F
L O W E R S
I can buy myself flowers
Write my name in the sand
Talk to myself for hours
Say things you don’t understand
I can take myself dancing
And I can hold my own hand
Yeah, I can love me better than you can!
Title: Flowers
Tool: Procreate
A R T DISPLAY
Exhibited my artwork at Mahatma Gandhi Digital MuseumF(Hyderabad). inal Output
Title: Kua EK Hai
Tool: Photoshop
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Displayed my artwork at the University of Strathclyde organized by Strath Union.
W A L L PAINTING
Final Output
Wall Painting at Madhras Dosa, Old Dumbarton Road, Scotland.
A R T STALL
Grateful to the Scottish Hindu Foundation for the chance to showcase my art at their yoga event My very first art stall!
Got my very own design to be printed in notebooks, tote bags and t-shirts.
P A M P H L E T
DESIGN
E N U C A R D
Pamphlet wasn’t completely designed by me. I contributed my creative ideas and illustrations to help bring the pamphlet to life
I had the exciting opportunity to design a vibrant menu card and pamphlet for Madhras Dosa restaurant Final Output