JOHN RAVI
John Ravi is a freelance illustrator based in Dubai, United Arab Emirates, who specializes in illustrating children’s books and creating artwork for kids.
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CREATIVE STATEMENT
I love illustrating for children. I love visual storytelling and crafting ideas that transcend reality. My favourite part of the process is when I bring my ideas onto my sketchbook. My fascination for this craft grew when my toddler started reading picture books. What I love most is in knowing that these illustrations may kindle a lifelong appreciation for art and literature, leaving an everlasting mark on the hearts of young readers.
RECENT CLIENTS
- Hekayati Books
- Ntombi Couture
Q&A
What was your favorite storybook as a child?
I liked reading Brown Bear, Brown Bear, What do You See?. I loved the simplicity of the idea behind this book. Eric Carle has a unique illustration style—blending traditional coloring and cut paper—that brought forth his ideas to life.
Which authors do you admire most?
Eric Carle, Chris Chatterton, Rod Campbell
What characteristic really brings a children’s book to life?
The playfulness of colours, the character design and the world that is created for them to exist. I like to imagine myself existing in the world of the children’s book and see how would I feel.
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