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Sample photo on Komal Shahid's website2015 · drawing sinceLahore

Hi, I am Komal Shahid — illustrator.

Drawings with a point of view.

Editorial, children's book and brand illustration, rooted in Pakistani colour and stories.

A little about me

I draw people, cities and food with bright colours and a bit of humour.

I work with publishers, brands and magazines, digitally and on paper.

  • Editorial illustration
  • Children's books
  • Brand illustration
  • Patterns
  • Murals
  • Character design

How I can help

1

Editorial

Illustrations for articles.

2

Books

Children's book illustration.

3

Brand art

Illustrations for packaging and campaigns.

4

Murals

Walls for cafés and schools.

Case studies

Selected clients (sample names)

  • Kitab Ghar Press
  • Chai Tin Co.
  • Rang Magazine
  • Little Readers
  • Pine & Clay Café
  • City School (sample)

Common questions

How does a project start?

A short call, a written brief and a timeline. Work starts once the scope is agreed.

How many revisions?

Two rounds are included at each stage. Most projects need fewer.

Do I own the files?

Yes. Final files and usage rights are handed over when the project is complete.

Do you work with clients abroad?

Yes, over email, calls and shared boards, across time zones.

Experience

  1. 2018 – now

    Freelance illustrator

    Lahore

  2. 2015 – 2018

    Designer & illustrator

    Publishing house (sample)

Education

  • 2015

    BFA Illustration

    Lahore

Kind words

“Kids at our school love the mural.”
Principal, Lahore · sample review
“She captures Lahore so well.”
Editor, Karachi · sample review

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