Exciting news: I have an agent!

Posted on February 25, 2012 by Ayesha

I am delighted to announce that my illustration work is now represented by the wonderful Teresa Kietlinski at Prospect Agency in New York! I am absolutely over the moon about this news! Acquiring an agent to represent my published work … Continue reading →

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The Enchanted Horse

Posted on May 14, 2011 by Ayesha

Story illustration to ‘The Enchanted Horse’ from The Arabian Nights. A Persian Prince whisks his beloved Bengali Princess across the sky on a magical ebony horse. Gouache, watercolour, gold leaf, shell gold and handmade Indian papers on hot-pressed watercolour paper.

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Introducing Ali Baba and family!

Posted on May 14, 2011 by Ayesha

“There once lived in a town of Persia two brothers, one named Cassim and the other Ali Baba. Their father divided a small inheritance equally between them. Cassim married a very rich wife, and became a wealthy merchant. Ali Baba … Continue reading →

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Ali Baba character sketches

Posted on March 28, 2011 by Ayesha

Just a few character sketches relating to the Ali Baba illustration, that I posted yesterday. Enjoy!

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