Sunanda Vaidheesh | Illustration for Stationery, Gift & Licensing

Hi, I’m Sunanda.

I illustrate animals & objects with big feelings and rich inner lives.

Creative and collaborative

I am an ideas person, always brimming with excitement for new and different ways to approach any problem. I also firmly believe that collaboration is key to getting to the best idea in the room.
12 years of corporate experience

Well-versed in client-facing work, delivering high-quality deliverables on time, and working with stakeholders across an organization.
LGBTQ+ and BIPOC affirming

I seek to amplify marginalized voices in my work and am keen to partner with organizations that prioritize and value inclusion, equity, and diversity.

About me

Who am I?

I am a Canadian illustrator and designer, based in Vancouver, BC. After 12 years working in tech, I decided to follow my childhood dream of spending my days making art.

What do I Work on?

In 2026, I launched Studio Sunanda, a stationery brand that celebrates milestones that don’t come with a gift registry. I design greeting cards, stickers, and stationery that highlight moments ranging from getting your Canadian citizenship to freezing your eggs.

I also take on custom commission projects, am open to licensing opportunities, and hope to work on children’s book illustration in the future.

Why animals?

I love how art can help people connect more deeply with each other. Through animals and inanimate objects, we can express ideas and feelings that are more tender or complicated. That’s why I love illustrating unassuming characters wrestling with big feelings.

Plus, it’s just fun to put a hat on a grumpy frog.

Who do I work with?

I help people mark moments more memorably: from celebrating a milestone birthday to remembering a lost loved one; from personalized pet-themed calendars to Taylor Swift inspired art. Have an idea for a project? Let’s chat!

Over the course of my illustration career, I hope to work with zoos, museums, cultural institutions, and other mission-oriented organizations. I’m currently open to agency representation.