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About me

I'm a multi-passionate artist and writer. I work across ink, graphite, gouache and digital illustration. My specific interests lie in creative projects that include poetic illustrations, expressive lines, textures, soft colors and themes connecting to myths, folklore, heritage, nature and anthropomorphic creatures and objects and a little bit of whimsy and macabre in everyday life.

I discovered book illustrations when I was getting a diploma in Fashion Design from Karachi, Pakistan in 2016 and I haven't stopped since. Today I have illustrated, designed and edited 40+ children's books, poetry books, coloring books and indie zines for authors, creative producers and publishing houses internationally as well as branding, packaging and editorial illustrations. I did MA in Studio Art in 2024 where my thesis focused on drawing and stream of consciousness. I've been seasonally contributing as an art writer and art editor for art and literary magazines such as The Missing Slate, ArtNow Pakistan and Femme Art Review since postgrad and also taught art history and research in art and design to undergrad students briefly.

My favourite artists and illustrators include Kiki Smith, Leonora Carrington, Aubrey Beardsley, Edward Gorey and Albrecht Durer.

Details

AvailabilityLooking for work

ContractFreelance, Part time, Remote

LocationKarachi, Pakistan: Pakistan

Working locationsKarachi: Pakistan

Skill LevelMiddleweight

LanguagesEnglish, Urdu

Tagged Job TitlesArtist, Illustrator, Publishing Artworker

Ranking

#16 Ranked Artist

Achievements

Top 25Artist

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Recommendations

Currently No Recommendations

Skills

Character Design, Content, Editorial Design, Illustration, Print Design, Publishing, Visual Layout, Writing

Sector Experience

Arts, Books & Periodicals, Communications, Education, Fine Art, Painting & Sculpture, Healthcare, Magazines & Comics, Museums, Print, Publishing

Clients

Creative Associates International, Dastaan Publishing, Her Pakistan, I Am Karachi, Kalqyl, Light in the valley, Paramount Books, Taskeen Health, The Meraki Magazine, The Peale

Awards

UMISAA Scholarship

CV / Resume

Jabeen's CV/Resume

Activity

Connections57 Followers57 Following172

Likes34

Creativepool member since 2 July 2019

Jabeen's work

Katora - Book Cover Design

"Life on the mountains"

"Salesman comes back to his parked car"

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