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Haya Shahzad — visual artist, illustrator and animator based in Islamabad — accepts commissions across fine art, illustration, design, mural painting and pixel animation. Work to date includes a three-month interior mural residency for Studio A, pixel animation loops for Khokakhola and Artkaaj, and pixel illustration for the Paint Dialogues programme. Selected case studies below.

What I take on

How it works

  1. Brief. Send a short description of what you need, any references, and your timeline.
  2. Sketches. Initial pencil sketches or thumbnails come back within a week for approval.
  3. Approval. One round of revisions on the sketch before final execution begins.
  4. Final. The finished work is shared at full resolution for sign-off.
  5. Delivery. Files delivered digitally, or originals shipped at cost.

Selected case studies

mural

Studio A — interior mural

Concept · mural painting · color planning

summer 2024

pixel · motion

Khokakhola & Artkaaj — pixel animations

Pixel art · social motion · animation loops

2024–2025

illustration

Paint Dialogues — registration art

Character art · pixel illustration

2024

Frequently asked

Where is Haya Shahzad based?
Islamabad, Pakistan. Studio at the National College of Arts (NCA), where she is a Bachelor of Fine Arts student.
What kind of commissions does she take?
Oil painting (portraits, figure, still life), illustration (editorial, character, cover), mural painting, and pixel animation. Both traditional and digital work.
How long does a commission take?
Depends on scale. A single oil portrait typically four to eight weeks. Pixel animation loops one to three weeks per character. Mural commissions and large illustration sets, several months.
How do I enquire?
Email Nyanyachanx@gmail.com with a short brief and any references. Replies usually within a few days.
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