Umaid

I am a multidisciplinary artist and Applied Arts graduate from Kashmir with a strong foundation in hand sketching and illustration, which form the core of my teaching and creative practice. My expertise includes sketching, illustration, graphic design, product photography, and basic animation, allowing me to guide students from fundamental drawing skills to applied visual communication.

I have extensive experience in observational drawing, anatomy basics, composition, line control, and visual storytelling, and I emphasize sketching as the foundation for all visual disciplines. Alongside traditional methods, I use digital tools such as Adobe Photoshop, Lightroom, and Blender to help students understand how hand-drawn skills translate into contemporary workflows.

My work often draws from cultural heritage, environmental themes, and calligraphy, combining traditional techniques with modern visual approaches. As an educator, I focus on building strong fundamentals, disciplined practice, and conceptual clarity, ensuring students develop both technical confidence and creative independence.