I have been drawing since I was little. As academics took priority over art, sketchbook and pencils were replaced by gigantic technology books. Until, one day, I started drawing in my notebook while the professor explained some algorithm. It took me some years and three jobs to finally realize that I could be a full-time illustrator instead of an Information Technology consultant. In the last 10 years, I have savored my nephew’s books. Intrigued and fascinated by the illustrations, style and literature which eventually led me to take a leap and pursue illustrations for children’s books at Riyaaz Academy for Illustrators.