Rukkayabanu Tandel

Rukkayabanu Tandel is an Indian illustrator based in London. Her illustration practice involves mainly using traditional mediums to depict whimsical imagery and fantastical creatures. Her project interests include concept art for animation/games, book/comic illustrations and set design model-making. She takes huge inspiration from films/dramas and fantasy fiction novels to influence her illustration practice. Tandel has also previously studied Fine Art and Photography which has led to some observational illustrations based on her life experiences.

In her spare time, she loves to create drawings based on her surroundings or explore mythical themes for character and environment designs. Apart from pursuing art, Tandel tends to stay home, reading fiction novels and watching dramas/movies.

Market Town Set Design
Market Town Set DesignCollaged set design for a market town inspired by the Rebel of the Sands novel series by Alwyn Hamilton. This involved researching into Middle East settings and generating ideas of how to depict this setting into a 3D model that could be used for a theatre production.
Desert Set Design
Desert Set Design Set design for a desert setting inspired by the Rebel of the Sands novel series by Alwyn Hamilton. This involved researching into Middle East settings and generating ideas of how to depict this setting into a 3D model that could be used for a theatre production.
Palace Set Design
Palace Set DesignIllustrated palace set design inspired by the Rebel of the Sands novel series by Alwyn Hamilton. This involved researching into Middle East settings and generating ideas of how to depict this setting into a 3D model that could be used for a theatre production.
Market Town Illustration
Market Town IllustrationMarket town illustration created digitally.
Desert Illustration
Desert IllustrationDesert illustration created digitally.