Ameer Ali is a Karachi-based children’s book illustrator who’s found himself caught up in Pakistan’s most profitable industry – weddings. He dabbles in making wedding cards and they’re actually pretty amazing.

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In middle of conversation with the mini Me The blue one, always keeping simple, more realistic, sometimes even dull, business oriented, straightforward and keeping a close watch on my work While The golden one is The Who everyone loves! He’s a risk taker, explorer, trying different ideas is his moto, vibrant, raw and have knack of practicing. Well oh well whose side should I be on is the most difficult question I ask myself ! #illustrator #thinking #creative #art #illustration #imagemanipulation #cartoon #outdoor #mcdonalds #pakistanart

A post shared by Ameer Ali (@ameerzahirali) on Aug 12, 2018 at 8:30am PDT

It all started when his wife, Misbah, posted a picture of their wedding card on a closed, ladies-only Facebook group. It’s safe to say it was very well received. “My inbox was flooded with so many messages after that post, it was crazy!” says Ali.

“I always wanted to get out of conventional designs and explore modern trends. Being an illustrator and a huge fan of hand lettering, I tried to incorporate both in my card.”

And boy did he do just that; his card is just the cutest!

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Here is my wedding card I designed 😁 I always wanted to get out of conventional designs and explore modern trends. Being an illustrator and a huge fan of handlettering I tried to incorporate both in my card. #weddingcards #wedding #illustration #illustrator #handlettering #handletter #weddingdress #typography

A post shared by Ameer Ali (@ameerzahirali) on Nov 20, 2018 at 7:46am PST

The 30-year-old Iqra University graduate is a freelancer and educator, teaching classes at both IVS and KU.

“I’ve been drawing since I was in primary school and took some online courses a few years ago, where I studied human anatomy, digital painting, life drawing and character design,” says Ali. He’s been illustrating professionally for about seven years now, and has worked mainly on children’s books, – until now that is.

Following the popularity of his own wedding card, Ameer found a new message in his DMs – one from Indian TV actress Sheena Bajaj.

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Swag 😎

A post shared by sheena (@imsheenabajaj) on Jan 27, 2019 at 9:02am PST

“It came up like any other normal DM, but I was amazed when I found out that she was a celebrity across the border.” The card he designed for the actress’s wedding also went viral, with even the Times of India featuring it in an article.

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Here I present you the first post of the year. I was so overwhelmed by the response i got on my wedding card and after that i have been asked to do alot of wedding cards. Here is the first one to follow more 😁 I did this card for an Indian TV actress @imsheenabajaj let me know what do you guys think of it 😀 #weddingcards #weddingshenanigans #weddinginvitations #illustration #pakistaniartist #handlettering #cartoonface #animated #happycouples #ipadpro #photoshop

A post shared by Ameer Ali (@ameerzahirali) on Jan 3, 2019 at 6:22am PST

Hot off his 15 minutes of fame in India, the illustrator is gaining even more popularity here in Pakistan. He recently appeared on a morning segment on Aaj Pakistan and was interviewed by none other than Sidra Iqbal about his bespoke wedding card.

It seems like Ameer Ali is on the forefront of a rising trend in Pakistani weddings. Say goodbye to your floral, OTT, fancy cards because it looks like personalized caricatures are here to stay. What do you think about his work? Let us know in the comments.

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