Some people have a way with words and some people let their pictures do all the talking. Digital art and social media has made it possible for modern-day Picassos to showcase how talented and aesthetically-pleasing their work is. Pakistani artists included!
So when #SouthAsianArtists started trending this weekend, we were gobsmacked, transfixed, even sent to a whole new world once we saw these beauteous creations coming out from Pakistani artists.
Going through some of the artwork on the #SouthAsianArtists tag and oh my god HOW are people so talented! 😲😲😲
— blahssome (@blahssome) October 12, 2019
Grab a cup of coffee or chai, because these artists are great at what they do!
#SouthAsianArtists and their creations
First up we have Umair Najeeb Khan, who continues to add Pakistani superfolks from all regions and ethnicities in the country. How’s that for pluralism?
Hey, I’m Umair. A Pakistani illustrator and animator. I’m currently working on a comic book of local superheroes! #SouthAsianArtists pic.twitter.com/MyH25epxgw
— umair | عمیر (@umairnajeebkhan) October 13, 2019
Next up we have Anoosha Syed with her cutesy and cartoony illustrations that have caught the eye of Disney, Google and more!
https://twitter.com/foxville_art/status/1183083184851955713
Namera aka Mimma has made pastel art a treat for sore eyes. Check out her work here:
Hi, my name is Namérah but you can call me Mimma. I'm a digital illustrator from Pakistan. I love dark lips and pastel plushies and everything in between! 🖤#SouthAsianArtists #mimma931109 pic.twitter.com/LEu96A94z9
— 🐈⬛ (@mimma931109) October 13, 2019
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This Geneva-based Pakistani artist is all-in with comicbooky fan creations. We love it!
Hi!! I'm Sib, pakistani illustrator based in Geneva. I love to draw comic fanart and cute outfits >< #SouthAsianArtists pic.twitter.com/EtOZIndpAL
— SiB (@gothamtwinks) October 13, 2019
This Pakistani dude draws some seriously mean and badass characters. Plus he was involved with Mr Bean’s animated show!
https://twitter.com/RizyRafiq/status/1183155372560912385
Speaking of detailed pieces, we can’t get enough of the Javi’s creations. Wow!
Hi!!! I'm Javi and I'm a Pakistani Illustrator and comics artist! I enjoy drawing witches and backgrounds. #SouthAsianArtists pic.twitter.com/V8o9qjYObo
— 💜 JV 💜 (@javi_khoso) October 12, 2019
Some artists make their work about their beliefs and Shehzil Malik is no exception. Here’s a look at her art that focuses on feminism:
Hi I'm I'm Shehzil, a Pakistani illustrator and I like drawing women through my feminist pov! 🔥🌸🌈
Also this tag is the best one to discover amazing art!#SouthAsianArtists pic.twitter.com/M2aA8Hyu2J
— Shehzil Malik (@shehzilm) October 13, 2019
When cute art equals emotions galore, Nez Riaz’s creations will make you go awwwww.
hello #SouthAsianArtists ! I'm Nez, a Pakistani illustrator 🇵🇰 i like to draw animals and people. always soo happy to see this tag go around <3 pic.twitter.com/J2MkYoNJEn
— Nez 🍉 (@NezRiaz) October 13, 2019
Its a bird, its a plane, no its Superman from Karachi. Kumail Rizvi has totally floored us with his spin on the big blue boy scout.
#SouthAsianArtists Hi! I'm Kumail, Muslim + British Pakistani. I make the comic Kahlil, about what if Superman crash landed in Karachi instead of Kansas (https://t.co/BW3qqql31r)
I also make the "The Common Wealth" too!
(Superman is Muslim now, sry I don't make the rules.) pic.twitter.com/59nnQszdXb
— kumail rizvi @ TBUB Bubbleboy Hall, Table K4A (@hikumail) October 12, 2019
Seriously, who knew we had world-class artists right in our own midst.
