NAMASKARA!
I am Sanjana Sharma, a freelance illustrator and graphic designer from Bengaluru, India. I specialize in making people laugh with my crazy, energetic, and quirky illustrations! My greatest source of inspiration for making art comes from my Indian roots and the experiences of people around me. I am currently working on empowering and giving a voice to my community by illustrating a cookbook that represents the authentic stories and recipes of the Konkani people. So, keep your eyes peeled for some amazing seafood recipes!
With an undergraduate degree in communication design, I am currently enhancing my illustration skills at Syracuse University in New York, where you can often find me buried under a pile of snow!
For commissions, collaborations or to tell me about the one time you slipped on a banana peel, write to sanjanasharmat14@gmail.com
My CV/Resume
EDUCATION:
2023-2026
College of visual and performing arts- Syracuse University
M.F.A in Illustration
2019-2023
B.Design
PES University
EXHIBITIONS & ACHIEVEMENTS:
2023
Indie Comix Fest- Rangoli Art Centre, Bengaluru
Design Santhe- PES University, Bengaluru
CNR Rao Scholarship- Awarded to top 1% students
MR Doreswamy Scholarship- Awarded to top 10% of students
2024
Syracuse Poster Project 2024 - First Place
Society of Illustrators Los Angeles Annual 64 - Selected
Mocca Arts Fest, New York City
Canvas Rebel: Meet Sanjana Sharma
Citra’ Cuse group show- The Gear Factory, Syracuse, New York
L.A. Graduate Turner Artist in Residence, Los Angeles, California
Creative Opportunity Grant Recipient- Syracuse University
The Print Fair - The International Print Museum, Carson, California
“Echoes in the Kaleidoscope” Group Exhibition, North Hollywood, California
2025
Society of Illustrators Los Angeles: Illustration West 63 Selected
Communication Arts 2025 Shortlisted Finalist
Syracuse.com: Syracuse Poster Project to unveil 24th annual series celebrating CNY businesses
AI-AP: American Illustration AI44 Chosen Winner
Syracuse Poster Project pairs poetry, illustration to honor local businesses
World Illustration Awards 2025: Longlisted
Spaghetti Junction: Group Show- Nancy Cantor Warehouse, Syracuse, New York
FOR COMMISSIONS, COLLABORATIONS AND TO TELL ME WHEN YOU SLIPPED ON A BANANA PEEL, WRITE TO ME AT
sanjanasharmat14@gmail.com