Our Story – LeisureToons
“Illustrate Your Dreams”
LeisureToons was born from a belief that dreams don’t end when responsibilities begin. Our vision was to utilize the leisure time of homemakers and give them a meaningful opportunity to express themselves through creativity, while also enabling them to earn from the comfort of their homes.
For many women, especially homemakers, creativity often takes a backseat to daily responsibilities. LeisureToons was created to change that—to offer a platform where their dreams, ideas, and artistic talents could find a voice. Our tagline, “Illustrate Your Dreams,” reflects this purpose deeply: it represents not only the stories we create for our clients, but also the dreams we help our artists bring to life.
While we are committed to fulfilling the creative requirements of our clients with excellence, we equally strive to build a nurturing ecosystem that empowers homemakers with flexible, work-from-home creative opportunities. This balance between creative quality and social impact defines who we are.
With homemakers forming 50% or more of our artist community, LeisureToons brings an authentic, heartfelt perspective to children’s book illustrations and character design. Their everyday experiences with children allow them to create visuals and stories that are emotionally rich, relatable, and rooted in real-life imagination.
LeisureToons is more than a creative studio—it is a movement where talent meets opportunity, imagination meets purpose, and every stroke of art helps someone, somewhere, illustrate their dreams—on the page and in life.
Our mission
To empower homemakers by transforming their creative potential into sustainable, flexible work opportunities while delivering thoughtful, high-quality visual storytelling to our clients.
Our vision
To become a globally recognized creative studio that empowers homemakers, nurtures diverse artistic talents, and brings meaningful ideas to life across all forms of visual storytelling and creative expression.
Our Core Team
At LeisureToons, our core team brings together creativity, leadership, and execution excellence. United by our philosophy — “Illustrate Your Dreams” — we combine artistic passion with a strong commitment to delivering high-quality visual storytelling while empowering talent. Together, our core team brings 90+ years of collective experience—blending creativity with purpose to deliver meaningful visual experiences .
Usha Singh
Founder, CEO & Creative Head
15+ Years of Creative Experience
Usha Singh is the driving force behind LeisureToons. With a clear vision to empower homemakers through creative opportunities, she leads the organization’s artistic direction. Her expertise in storytelling and design ensures that every project reflects originality, emotional depth, and creative excellence.
Deepa Singh
Creative Project Manger
10+ Years of Industry Experience
Deepa oversees project execution with precision and efficiency. She plays a critical role in aligning client requirements with creative output, ensuring timely delivery, seamless coordination, and consistent quality across all engagements.
Jharna Chatterjee
Senior Illustrator
10+ Years of Creative Experience
Jharna specializes in creating expressive and engaging illustrations. Her strong visual storytelling skills enable her to translate concepts into compelling artwork, particularly in children’s content and character development.
Maumita Saha
Senior Illustrator
6+ Years of Creative Experience
Maumita specializes in creating expressive and engaging illustrations. Her strong visual storytelling skills enable her to translate concepts into compelling artwork, particularly in children’s content and character development.
Debashis Chakroborty
Lead Illustrator
25+ Years of Creative Experience
With over two decades of creative experience, Debashis leads the illustration team with a strong focus on quality, consistency, and innovation. His expertise and mentorship elevate the creative output across all projects.
Chirantan Pattnaik
Senior Illustrator
10+ Years of Creative Experience
Chirantan combines creativity with attention to detail, helping transform concepts into engaging and visually appealing illustrations that resonate with audiences.
Avik Dutta
Senior Illustrator
7+ Years of Creative Experience
Avik contributes a versatile artistic style, adding depth and creativity to diverse projects. His ability to adapt to different visual themes enhances the overall creative output of the team.
Pradip Das
Senior Illustrator
10+ Years of Creative Experience
Pradip brings consistency and creativity to the team, supporting diverse illustration needs while maintaining quality and storytelling depth across projects.