Milan Kumar
CONCEPT ARTIST, CHILDREN BOOK ILLUSTRATOR & 2D ANIMATOR
Krishna – Animatic Visualization
Client: ISKCON Delhi | Studio: Axis Three Dee Studios Pvt. Ltd.
Role: Concept Artist & 2D Animator
This animatic was developed as a visual interpretation of a spiritual script centered around Lord Krishna, created for ISKCON Delhi. Produced under the creative direction and rights of Axis Three Dee Studio Pvt. Ltd., the animatic serves as a narrative blueprint to guide the final animation. The project blends devotional storytelling with dynamic visual sequencing to convey Krishna’s divine essence in an engaging and cinematic format.
Movie Intro – Animatic Visualization
Type: Personal Project | Role: Storyboard Artist & Animator
This animatic was created as a personal project to visualize the introductory sequence of a fictional film. Designed to establish tone, pacing, and cinematic flow, the animatic demonstrates my ability to translate script elements into dynamic visual storytelling. It showcases my skills in narrative composition, timing, and scene direction—essential tools in pre-production for animation or live-action filmmaking.
PokerBaazi – Animation Ad Storyboard
Client: PokerBaazi | Studio: Shades & Motion
Role: Freelance Storyboard Artist
This storyboard was created as part of a high-energy animated advertisement for PokerBaazi, developed under the creative direction of Shades Motion Company. I contributed to this project as a freelance storyboard artist, visualizing the narrative flow, framing, and key actions to guide the animation production. The storyboard captures the excitement, pace, and boldness of the brand, aligning with its youthful and dynamic identity.
Alone - Animation Video
Self Project
This animation took quite a bit of time to complete — not because it was too complex, but because I kept delaying it. It's a frame-by-frame, hand-drawn animation made on my iPad using Procreate Dreams. Every frame is crafted with effort and a lot of love!
Language and Learning Foundation
Yeh Anda Kiska Hai
I’m delighted to share that my picture book illustrations for a story written by Md. Arshad Khan have been published by Language and Learning Foundation in 2025. Grateful to be part of this meaningful project.
Illustrations for Story Exercises — A Creative Collaboration
I’m glad to share that I’ve created illustrations for a few stories featured in an exercise book published by Language and Learning Foundation. It’s always a joy to contribute to creative educational projects.
Cover Page Illustrations for Exercises Book
Yeh Anda Kiska Hai
I’m delighted to share that my picture book illustrations for a story written by Md. Arshad Khan have been published by Language and Learning Foundation in 2025. Grateful to be part of this meaningful project.
Illustrations for Poster
NCERT (National Council of Educational Research and Training)
Ektara Trust
I’m happy to share that two of my illustrations were published in 2020 alongside poems and haiku written by Teji Grover, brought out by Ektara Publication. A proud moment to see my art paired with such beautiful writing.
Undressed in Thought
A metaphorical take on emotional vulnerability.
This drawing is about exploring the emotional layers of sexuality—how it’s not just physical, but deeply connected to thoughts, memories, and feelings. I tried to show that by drawing multiple faces coming out from one figure, almost likedifferent versions of the same person, each carrying its own emotional
weight—confusion, desire, guilt, calmness.
Technically, I used pencils for this—mostly graphite, with fine cross-hatching and layering to build up form. I kept the lines loose and flowing to connect all the figures, almost like a stream of thoughts. The red touches are there to break the grey tones and hint at sensuality and vulnerability.
More than anything, this piece was about putting that hidden emotional part of sexuality on paper—not perfect, just raw and honest.
Weight of Silence
This drawing captures the quiet vulnerability of a woman as she crosses into her 30s and 40s—a stage often burdened by societal expectations of youth, beauty, and relevance. The curled posture conveys both physical exhaustion and emotional withdrawal, a protective gesture against the gaze of a world that tends to overlook women as they age.
The sharp, rigid lines of the cityscape in the background contrast starkly with the softness of the human form, emphasizing the disconnection between personal identity and societal constructs. The skyline symbolizes the ever-growing, demanding world—structured, sharp, indifferent—while the woman’s form, rendered in delicate tonal gradations, reflects inner conflict and quiet resistance.
Technically, I used pencil cross-hatching for the city to evoke harshness and weight, while employing soft shading, blending, and contour lines on the figure to create volume, intimacy, and a sense of flesh. The empty space amplifies isolation, allowing the viewer to linger on her body language and emotional state.
This work is not just about aging—it’s about how a woman’s self-worth and sensuality are challenged by societal definitions, yet her body remains her own space, soft but enduring.
Self-Portrait in Charcoal
Checking Myself
This is a self-portrait that shows not just my face, but my feelings. Through this drawing, I tried to capture the thoughts, questions, and emotions hidden inside me. The expression in the eyes tells a story of both strength and struggle, as if I’m looking at the world and at myself at the same time. It’s not just about how I look—it’s about how I feel inside.
I made this charcoal portrait just to check myself—where I stand with my skills, how much I have learned, and how much more I need to explore. While drawing, I focused on the eyes and expressions to see if I could bring life into it. It’s like a small conversation between me and my art.
The Eye of the Fish
Inspired by Arjuna’s legendary trial in the Mahabharata, this abstract composition symbolizes focus and precision. The swirling forms represent the moving fish, while the central circle marks its eye—the ultimate target. Using pencil and hatching techniques, the piece reflects the balance between chaos and clarity, capturing the essence of intense
concentration amidst distraction.
Running Flame
At first glance, this composition seems abstract, but with attention, a quiet story unfolds—a rat and a cat, natural enemies, both struggling not to fight, but to survive. Here,hunger is greater than rivalry. It’s not just a predator-prey relationship—it’s a reflection of desperation, of two fragile lives entangled by need. The broken pieces of food scattered below symbolize the scarcity they face, making this a gentle yet powerful commentary on survival beyond conflict.
Silent Struggle
At first glance, this composition seems abstract, but with attention, a quiet story unfolds—a rat and a cat, natural enemies, both struggling not to fight, but to survive. Here, hunger is greater than rivalry. It’s not just a predator-prey relationship—it’s a reflection of desperation, of two fragile lives entangled by need. The broken pieces of food scattered below symbolize the scarcity they face, making this a gentle yet powerful commentary on survival beyond conflict.
The Fate of the Melon
This composition reflects the Indian proverb: "Chaaku chale ya tarbooz, katega to tarbooz hi."—no matter who initiates harm, the weaker one suffers. The delicate, abstracted forms contrast with the solid melon below, symbolizing innocence or common people caught in the clash of larger forces. The softness of pencil strokes against the sharp idea of inevitable harm deepens the feeling of quiet resignation.
My Mother
Rashash
This is a painting of my mother. I wanted to show not just her face but the hidden story behind it—the small details that hold her strength, love, and all the silent struggles she has faced. Being from a middle-class family, I’ve seen her go through both happiness and hardship. While painting, I tried to capture those silent emotions that often go unnoticed but tell everything about her journey.
This is a painting of my friend Rashash. We were in the same college. I tried to show her calm nature and the feelings in her eyes. This painting reminds me of our friendship and the time we spent together.
Still in Motion
Playing with the contrast between stillness of portrait and movement in abstract forms.
This painting is my attempt to bring both abstract and realistic styles together in one frame. At the center, I painted a woman’s face in a realistic way, with emotion and depth, as if she has a story to tell. Around her, I used bold shapes and colors—like red, green, and blue—to create an abstract world that feels modern and a bit mysterious. The big red circle in the background adds drama and balance. Through this mix, I tried to show how emotions, memories, and imagination can all live together in one visual space.
Order in Abstraction
This painting is my experiment with shapes and textures using mixed media. I wanted to see how simple forms like rectangles, circles, and triangles could come together to create something bold and expressive. I played with strong contrasts—deep reds, blacks, and cool blues—to build tension and balance in the composition. Each shape has its own space but still feels connected, almost like they’re having a conversation. There's no figure or realistic element here—just pure form, color, and texture doing the storytelling.
From a very young age, Milan Kumar found his voice through art. At just 3 or 4 years old, he turned to drawing when words failed him, using pictures to express what he could not say. His passion for visual storytelling grew alongside his education, earning a Bachelor’s degree in Fine Arts from 2015 to 2019.
In 2020, Milan further honed his skills by focusing on children’s book illustrations, gaining a deep understanding of how to captivate young minds through visual narratives. Since then, he’s worked with publishers to illustrate children’s books, designed apparel for various companies, and contributed as a concept artist, helping to transform ideas into compelling visuals. Whether creating storyboards, animatics, or collaborating in project teams, Milan’s work is always about bringing stories to life, frame by frame.
Outside of his artistic career, Milan enjoys playing cricket and occasionally sings, blending his creativity with a love for sports and music. His journey from a young artist to a versatile professional in animation and illustration reflects his dedication to the craft and his unwavering passion for storytelling through art.
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