Kush Sharma | Illustrator
About Me

About Me

Learn more about my journey, skills, and passion for illustration, comics, and game design.

Artist's studio

My Story

I'm a digital illustrator and comic artist with over nine years of professional experience in illustration, graphic design, and game art. What began as a childhood love of drawing and telling stories has grown into a career built on bringing characters and worlds to life, for clients, collaborators, and my own projects.

Fantasy, science fiction, and mythology shape much of my work. I pair traditional drawing fundamentals with digital tools, which gives my pieces both a solid foundation and room to experiment. My approach is character-first: I design people and places that feel lived-in, with expressive visuals and bold narrative flair that give the viewer a reason to look twice and a story to wonder about.

Away from the drawing tablet, you'll find me deep in a video game, working through a stack of graphic novels, or out exploring the outdoors. Those worlds and stories constantly feed back into my art and keep my perspective fresh. I'm a firm believer that growth comes from staying curious and never treating your craft as finished.

Whether it's a single illustration, a full comic, or a complete character design, my goal is the same: to tell a story through art that connects with people on a personal level.

My Specialities

Illustration

Digital and traditional illustrations with a focus on fantasy, character art, and detailed environments.

Comics

Sequential storytelling with dynamic panel layouts, expressive characters, and compelling narratives.

Game Design

Character designs, environment concepts, and UI elements for video games across various genres.

My Design Toolkit

Photoshop Photoshop
Illustrator Illustrator
AnimateCC Animate CC
InDesign InDesign
AfterEffects After Effects
Blender Blender
Figma Figma
Cargo Site3 Cargo Site
Cinema 4D Cinema 4D
Sketch Sketch
Miro Miro
Google Forms Google Forms

 Experience

Art Director

HKB Development 2023 – 2024

Led creative for 20+ online casino games and built a streamlined pipeline.

Art Lead

Byjus Think and Learn 2019 – 2023

Directed a team of 24 artists, producing 120+ 2D games and comics.

Lead Artist

Fabelizer 2018 – 2019

Developed original comics and motion storytelling for youth media.

Storyboard Artist

Advids 2017 – 2018

Visualized narratives and production boards for SaaS videos.

Comic Artist

M.I.N.T.E 2016 – 2017

Illustrated comics like Chica Vampiro & Angry Birds adaptations.

Graphic Designer

Fork Media 2015 – 2016

Created ad banners and graphics for FMCG campaigns.

 Education

B.Des – Animation Film

Symbiosis Institute of Design 2011–2015

Higher Secondary Education

Fr. Agnels High School 2006–2011

 Volunteer Work

Graphic Designer

SGI New Zealand 2024 – 2025

Created campaign visuals for peace and youth engagement across NZ.