Artist Draws A Cartoon Version of Himself Living In The Real World

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Chaitanya Limaye is a freelance illustrator and visual storyteller. He brings stories to life through his work.

He’s also a talented animator who has worked on the VFX-Oscar winning The Jungle Book, and other animated films and shows while working at studios like Dreamworks Animation India, MPC Film, and Prana. His illustrations have been published in national publications and media like the Times of India and Deccan Herald.

Recently, he created a little cartoon version of himself called “Chai,” and photographs him in realistic locations. He usually does digital art but for this project, he only uses paper, markers, scissors, and camera to bring the character to life. He believes that combining his illustration and photography is a fun way to do visual storytelling. Scroll down to see Chai’s world.