I'm a semi-realistic illustrator and painter, specializing in expressive characters, vivid colours, and rich narratives. My work spans from book covers to interior art, for adult and young readers. History, politics, and nature are important to me, as is the authenticity of the research I put into my work.

I have a degree in Illustration from OCAD University. I've collaborated on a range of projects, such as interior art for the Ennie Award-winning tabletop roleplaying book, Uncaged: Goddesses, and illustrations for children's books with Scholastic Singapore. I've also worked on editorial illustrations for Khōréō Magazine, interior art for the tabletop RPG Brinkwood by Far Horizons, and comic anthologies like Wayward Sisters and Monster Mash.

Based in Toronto, my nomadic past between Canada and India has given me a perspective on different lifestyles, cultures and environments in both countries. Aside from art, I love hiking, cooking, and sometimes dabbling in 3D modeling and game design. I also have experience teaching art to both kids and adults - these are very rewarding experiences, that not only honed my communication skills, but gave me more insight into my own artistic process. With my art, I want to evoke a sense of warmth, and specificity rather than tropes.

sabaabismil@gmail.com