Maheswari Janarthanan is a passionate artist, illustrator, and designer. Self-taught in illustration, she collaborates with clients worldwide, drawing inspiration from nature, folk art, and human experiences. Her work seamlessly blends the real world with the whimsical realms of her imagination. Driven by a deep enthusiasm for visual storytelling, Maheswari earned a Master of Arts in Graphic Design from the Maryland Institute College of Art (MICA).
Select Clients: LUSH • The Jungalow by Justina Blakeney • Meanwhile Brewing Co • Love Tea • Carolina K •
Diaspora Co • Creative Mornings • Mijita Wine Co • Speaking Tiger Books • Santa Clara Magazine
Awards, Features, Press & Publications:
IllustrationX, 2024
Communication Arts 2024, Illustration - Finalist
Love Tea, 2023
MICA Graduate Merit Scholarship, 2023
Noun Project, 2022 (The List, Top Illustrators and designers of 2022)
Sunset Magazine, 2022
The Punky Brewster Revival, 2021
Jungalow: Decorate Wild, 2021
Platform Magazine, 2021
Studio DIY, 2021
The Gallyry , 2021
Creative Mornings, 2020
Artistic Moods, 2018
Rangdecor, 2014
Buzzfeed, 2013 & 2014
100% Zine, 2013
Kyoorius, 2013
The Hindu, 2013
The New Indian Express, 2012
Midday, 2011
Pool Magazine, 2011
Jade Magazine
Femina Magazine
Masala Chai
Of Indian Origin
Artnlight
Pretty Paper Things
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