Design Gallery - Sandipan

Sandipan is a digital artist with over 5 years of professional experience, specialising in concept art, children’s books, and storytelling illustrations. His work ranges from whimsical cartoon styles to detailed painterly fantasy, allowing flexibility to match the tone and mood of a wide variety of projects. 

He has illustrated more than 20 published children’s books and works in game and concept art. My strength lies in adapting to different styles while maintaining strong character expression, storytelling, and colour harmony. 

Working digitally, he combines painterly textures with modern tools to ensure high-quality, print-ready illustrations that balance creativity with efficiency. 


​Illustration Styles
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Style One - Stylised Realism. Slightly exaggerated proportions with realistic colours. Uses textured digital brushes to add depth and warmth. Characters and backgrounds are fully detailed but retain a soft, storybook feel.
Best suited for: Picture books with emotional depth, fantasy tales, or nature-inspired stories
Single: £40
Double: £60
Style Two- Hyper Realistic (Detailed). Balanced proportions and a higher level of realism. Colour palettes are natural and rich, with more focus on lighting, shading, and subtle detail. Labour-intensive with more time allocated per illustration.
Best suited for: Middle-grade books, covers, or projects that require visual sophistication while still being approachable.
Single: £50
Double: £80
Style Three - Children Books Whimsical/Cartoon Style in Watercolour. Highly stylised, playful proportions and colours. Uses bold outlines, bright palettes, and expressive characters. Minimal to moderate background detail depending on project needs. Mostly done in watercolour brushes.
Best suited for: Younger children’s picture books, humorous stories, or lighthearted themes.
Single: £30
Double: £50
Style Four - Painterly Fantasy. Richly painted illustrations with strong lighting and atmosphere. High attention to fantasy elements such as landscapes, costumes, and mood. Similar to concept art but adapted for narrative illustration.
Best suited for: Fantasy adventures, epic tales, or stories requiring immersive environments.
Single: £50
Double: £90