While drawing I discover what I really want to say.
Dario Fo
Hi, I am Krittika and Artkrittique is my brainchild. I am an illustrator and graphic designer from New Delhi, India, currently based in Baltimore, United States.
I am a graduate of the MFA in Illustration Practice program at the Maryland Institute College of Art (MICA), where I was awarded the Nancy Lee Rhodes Roberts Fellowship and the Graduate Bunting Award for academic and creative excellence.
My work has received wide recognition, winning the Communication Arts Award of Excellence, a Creative Quarterly 79 Award of Excellence, and being named a Selected Winner in American Illustration 44. My illustrations has been exhibited internationally and showcased in public spaces, including a curated display through Baltimore’s Public Art program.
My illustrations draw from both digital and traditional techniques to create emotionally resonant narratives centered on memory, identity, and everyday tenderness. My clients span cultural institutions, independent filmmakers, educators, and small businesses. In 2025, I was selected for the American Craft Council Market, where she presented a new body of work combining illustration, print, and object design. My work often weaves in South Asian visual language and folklore, aiming to make thoughtful, intimate art that feels both personal and universal.
In addition to my studio practice, I teach art and illustration to middle school and undergraduate students, and continue to develop independent publications and cross-disciplinary collaborations. I also teach over 16+ classes on art and illustration on Skillshare. Use this link to check out my classes.
What People Are Saying
“Krittika is one of the most professional and proficient illustrators we've worked with. Her creativity and craft are excellent, of course, but most of all we appreciated her punctuality, clarity of ideas and openness to feedback”
— Shiva N, Nvmbr Studio
“Krittika’s designs are amazing. Her ability to create something from the scratch and come up with different options gives us a lot of flexibility in our campaigns.”
— Rohan, Whitehat Jr.
“It was a pleasure working with Artkrittique. From the very beginning, she was very accommodating of our requests and saw our vision very well. Throughout our interactions, we felt heard and the final outcome was just brilliant.
— Beyond Blood
“Artkrittique ensures a genuine expression of art and the final product takes care of all the emotions that have been conveyed right from the pitching stage.”
— Aheli Basu
