ABOUT
Welcome to Uttara Garg's children's book Portfolio. Uttara is a freelance illustrator who has illustrated a dozen of children's books. She is also the author and illustrator for children's books on emotions wellbeing. She specializes in soulful, expressive artwork that brings emotions, thoughts, and feelings to life.
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Based in Bangalore, India, Uttara lives with her husband and son. Beyond illustration, she enjoys sculpting, meditating, and practicing yoga.
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She has collaborated with a diverse range of clients, from parents seeking personalized books to publishers and art agents. Her work is known for its heartfelt storytelling and engaging visual narratives.
She is a member of Illustrators for Hire. You can see her profile here.
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Testimonials and Trust
Working with Uttara on Ella and the Whispering Wind was an absolute joy. Her ability to bring characters and emotions to life with such vibrant, expressive illustrations is nothing short of magical. From the very first sketch, Uttara understood the heart of Ella’s story and infused every page with depth, beauty, and a sense of wonder. Her attention to detail made this project truly special. I couldn’t have asked for a more talented, responsive, and collaborative partner to help bring this book to life. I can’t wait to work with her again!
Jennifer Sterling
Author- Ella and the Whispering Wind
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Uttara illustrated my children's book (11 spreads). She did a phenomenal job - gave her own suggestions which were really good, always on time, always very responsive, applying any feedback. Cannot imagine a better collaborator - highly recommended !
Katherine Kottaras
Author- I Speak
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Fantastic experience working with Uttara. She did amazing work on my project, she was collaborative, fun, easy to work with and very responsive in a timely manner. I will definitely work with her again.
Reesa Shayne
Author- I Breathe for me
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I enjoyed working with Uttara and look forward to doing so again at some stage. She was always professional, receptive, organised and diligent and accurately managed my expectations around timelines and deliverables. The team are pleased with her lovely illustrations for this book as they really fit the look and feel we were aiming for.
Rebecca Fenton
Author- We are Family
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Uttara was amazing! She worked with me closely until our map was perfect. A very responsive, proactive and talented artist! Will definitely recommend!
Noriza Rohan Hult
Marketing Manager- Wild Within Festival