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CONSERVATION ILLUSTRATIONS
-FOREST DEPARTMENTS & PROTECTED AREAS-

This collection brings together a range of illustration projects created for Indian Forest Departments, wildlife sanctuaries, tiger reserves, and national parks. The artworks were developed for visitor education, conservation awareness, tourism promotion, interpretation centers, signage systems, public campaigns, and outdoor installations.

​Each project highlights the unique biodiversity, landscapes, and conservation stories of protected areas across India, helping visitors connect with wildlife through engaging visual storytelling.

​Featured locations include Bhadra Wildlife Sanctuary, Papikonda National Park, Kolleru Wildlife Sanctuary, Pench Tiger Reserve, and campaigns created for Madhya Pradesh Forest Department.

BHADRA WILDLIFE SANCTUARY - KARNATAKA

Bhadra Wildlife Sanctuary, located near Chikkamagaluru in Karnataka, is a protected tiger reserve under Project Tiger. Known for its rich biodiversity, the sanctuary is home to a wide range of flora and fauna, including tigers, elephants, gaur, and sloth bears. It also supports diverse birdlife, reptiles, and butterflies, making it a vibrant ecosystem and a popular destination for nature enthusiasts.

PAPIKONDA NATIONAL PARK - ANDHRA PRADESH

Papikonda National Park is one of the major tourist destinations in Andhra Pradesh, known for its pristine natural beauty. Spread across about 1012.86 km², it was declared a national park in 2008. The park holds mythological significance from the Ramayana, believed to be part of the kingdom of the apes. Its landscape features rich Eastern Ghats vegetation, supporting diverse wildlife and a variety of plant species. The region is also home to both resident and migratory birds.​​​​​​​

KOLLERU WILDLIFE SANCTUARY - ANDHRA PRADESH

Kolleru Wildlife Sanctuary is a rich habitat for diverse flora and fauna, especially known for its vibrant birdlife. Located about 65 km from Vijayawada, it becomes a haven for migratory birds during winter, attracting species from Australia, Siberia, Egypt, and the Philippines. The sanctuary hosts notable birds such as Open-billed Storks, Painted Storks, Pintails, Teals, and Glossy Ibises, along with many others, making it a paradise for nature lovers and bird watchers.

MADHYA PRADESH FOREST DEPARTMENT – KINGDOM OF TIGERS

Conservation illustration depicting a tigress and her cubs, celebrating tiger conservation and the rich wildlife heritage of Madhya Pradesh.

MADHYA PRADESH FOREST DEPARTMENT – WORLD PANGOLIN DAY

Wildlife awareness illustration created to highlight pangolin conservation and raise awareness about one of the world's most trafficked mammals.

PENCH TIGER RESERVE – HORI – MALABAR PIED HORNBILL MASCOT

Character design and mascot illustration featuring Hori the Malabar Pied Hornbill, created to engage visitors and promote wildlife conservation through educational outreach.

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