ABOUT US (ME & ART)

Welcome to my world of creativity and color! Writing about oneself can be a challenge, but until we get a chance to meet and connect, here’s a glimpse of who I am and what I do.
I am an artist fueled by passion and driven by imagination. My expertise spans across traditional and digital mediums, including CGI, 2D and 3D animation, visual effects, sketching, painting, graphic design, rangoli, mehndi, and even content creation as a YouTuber. For over 14 years, I’ve dedicated my life to exploring the limitless possibilities of art and technology, blending creativity with simplicity to create works that inspire and captivate.
I am an Artist with lots of colors and ideas… CGI Expert, 2D, 3D Animation, Visual Effects, Sketching, Graphic, Painting B.F.A., Rangoli & Mehndi Artist and YouTuber etc.
I Love designing. I’m addicted to colors & creativity. Maniac for details. I see beauty all around me in everything and I make things look good & believe in the power of simplicity.

What I Do

I’m a CGI artist, and as a multidisciplinary artist, I specialize in both traditional and digital art forms. From crafting lifelike portraits and intricate sketches to producing stunning visual effects and 3D animations, I bring ideas to life in ways that resonate with the soul. My skills include:

  • Portraits, sketches, and paintings
  • 3D modeling, texturing, lighting, rendering, dynamics, particles
  • Animation and rigging (2D and 3D)
  • Visual effects, compositing, and video editing
  • Matte and digital painting
  • Website design and development
  • Story boarding and Direction (story telling) work
  • Teaching and training in art and multimedia

My Journey

Born on August 7, 1987, in India, my love for art began with sketching and painting, and it remains at the core of everything I do. I’m proud to hold a Bachelor of Fine Arts (B.F.A.) degree, which paved the way for my journey into multimedia and CGI. Over the years, I’ve embraced challenges and celebrated milestones, including a proud moment when I set a national record in the Limca Book of Records for 130 hours of non-stop portrait sketching. LINK

My second passion lies in technology and multimedia. As a Head of Department (H.O.D.) in a creative institution for over five years, I’ve mentored countless students and worked on diverse projects, combining my love for art and teaching. These experiences have shaped me into a versatile creator, capable of merging traditional artistry with cutting-edge digital techniques.

A Personal Note

Life has its challenges, and mine includes relying on a wheelchair for mobility. However, this has never defined or limited me. With the support of my close friend and collaborator, Arjun Singh, who is a talented graphic designer and VFX artist, I continue to create and explore new horizons in art and design. Together, we’ve built a space where creativity knows no bounds.

Skills

  • Painting, Sketching & Mehndi (Heena) design (Oil color / Water color / Pencil / Charcoal / Pastels / Rangoli)
  • 3D Modeling (Realistic / Character / Creature / Cartoon / Organic / Non-Organic / Machine / Interior / Exterior / Hard surfaces / environments /modular level sets / vehicles / props etc…)
  • Character Design (with Hand drawing or Digital pen Tablet)
  • 3D Texturing (Realistic / Toon / Hand-Painting / Matte-Painting)
  • Sculpting and Painting in ZBrush
  • 3D Lighting (Mental Ray and V-ray for Max and Maya)
  • Level design and Environment art
  • Particles (Maya / Max / Real Flow)
  • Dynamics (Maya / Max / Real Flow)
  • Rendering (Mental Ray, V-ray, Arnold and Renderman for Max and Maya)
  • 3D Rigging (Organic and Non-organic rigging in Maya and Max)
  • 2D Rigging (Organic and Non-organic rigging in Moho, Toon Boom Studio and Harmony)
  • Animation (2D Frame by frame / 3D character and technical / mechanical animation in Maya, Max Moho, Flash, Toon boom studio & Harmony)
  • Matte Painting and Digital Painting (Photoshop / Coral Painter / Paint Tool SAI / ZBrush etc…)
  • Tracking and Match Moving (PFTrack / After effects)
  • Compositing (After Effects)
  • Editing (Premiere)
  • Direction and Story Telling
  • Website Designing for professionals / Personal / Company use (WordPress)
  • Teaching / Training skills (Sketching / Painting / Image Editing / 3D modeling to animation / Video Editing / Compositing / Camera racking / all above mentioned skills)

Software Experience

  • Maya
  • 3ds Max
  • Photoshop
  • ZBrush
  • Real Flow
  • PFTrack
  • After Effects
  • Premiere
  • MentalRay for Maya and Max
  • V-Ray for Maya and Max
  • Arnold for Maya
  • Renderman for Maya
  • Autocad
  • Toon Boom Studio
  • Toon Boom Harmony
  • Moho
  • Flash
  • WordPress for Websites
  • Corel Painter
  • Paint tool SAI
  • Gimp
  • Blender (Basic)
  • Windows
  • Mac OS.

Global Reach

Based in India, my creative services are available worldwide. Whether you need a hand-painted masterpiece, a cutting-edge CGI project, or anything in between, I’m here to bring your vision to life.

Let’s Connect

Have a project in mind or just want to say hello? I’d love to hear from you. Reach out to me at artistkamalnishad@gmail.com and let’s create something amazing together!