Bukhtawar Malik is a freelance illustrator and designer based in NYC. A proud alumna of the Fashion Institute of Technology, she holds both a bachelor's and an associate's degree in Illustration, complemented by minors in Color Studies and Art History. This summer, she interned as an Art Director and Designer at the pharmaceutical advertising agency, CultHealth. Works from this internship are available upon request. Moreover, she has collaborated on several murals with Saint Cyr Art Studio.Bukhtawar skillfully bridges the gap between traditional and contemporary art forms, transitioning seamlessly between mediums like oil paints and digital tools. Her nature-inspired artistry encompasses book covers, paintings, murals, and printmaking.Her selected clients include Wikipedia, Bloomingdales, F.I.T, Afrocrowd, and Behance. Bukhtawar's illustration won the American Illustration 41 Annual and earned a spot in their online showcase and annual book collection. Additionally, she won the National Arts Club student competition and was honored to represent FIT. Her recent mural can be seen on 7th Avenue and 27th Street. She is an artist on the rise!