My Old Sketches...

Mother's Love -

Source : Poster

Venue : Terrace, PG at Hudson Lines, Delhi

Time : 11 p.m

Company : Naincy and Priya Di.

The interesting thing I could recollect about this sketch was that it came out really quickly.. in an hour... Naincy and Priya di wanted two photocopies of this sketch.. and guess wht it nearly took me the same time getting it photocopied the next day...

The Actress Unknown-
Source : Forwarded Email
Venue : Koramangla, Bangalore
Time : 9 p.m
Company : None

I was getting too bored sitting back at home. Was new to Bangalore, and didnot know many people here. So i thought of picking the pencil, and trying one of the sketches which were forwarded to me a day back.

I tried my best. And the next test of how close it could get was.. to ask a few people to guess who she was.. Here are a few of the reactions.

- The safe players : " I dont see many hindi movies"

- The surprised flock: " Actresssss!! Actress!!.. Umm.. "

- The pretenders :" Areyyyy.... kya naam tha uska..."

Then finally, one smart female (she should be in police for identification of sketches).. claimed..

Sonali Bendere!!! ... I literally hugged her.. and hid this sketch somewhere ;)

The Sleeping Baby-

Source : Internet

Venue : Koramangla, Bangalore

Time : 9 p.m - 11 p.m . 2 sittings.

Company : None
I must share the predicament i was in when I started this sketch- a beautiful piece it was, kinda difficult for a novice like me. When I completed the outline ( I really put my heart and soul into it , to ensure that I do this one to my best), I realised that the sketch was so erroneous, that the child looked abnormal!! :( [ i havent taken any advanced training, and so it mostly is hit and trial].. I was so sad, that i nearly cried. For long at night i kept thinking, how it feels to raise a special child... and then i decided, to rectify it.. whatever it takes, and then take some lessons, so that I can get better at what i like to do. Next day, I erased the whole stuff, and re-started. I wasnot disappointed at the result. And it gave me immense satisfaction at the end of day. Ya, but the lessons part.. is yet to commence.

The Innocent Sad eyes-
Source : Internet
Venue : Koramangla, Bangalore
Time : 3 p.m.
Company : None

It was a holiday on Dr. Rajkumar's demise. And as usual, back at home, had not much to do. Bangalore was closed and there were riots. So cudnt move out. What struck me in the original piece was the mastery with which the eyes were drawn. I jus wanted to learn 1/10th of it. I will always refer to this sketch whenever I have to make eyes for kids... anywhere close to natural.

Working with colors -

Source : cant recall.

Venue : Koramangla, Bangalore

Time : 5 p.m.

Company : None

This is the only water painting that i have with me now. rest have all found place in bins, or lost. This one is incomplete to an extent. But I posted it here, as the concept is something I love. A princess like woman, who has only flowers in her path, sitting on a beautiful natural spot, enjoying the setting of the sun, and thinking - whats missing? she has it all?

Long since, I have not done any paintings/ sketches. Have scribbled a lot, cos i dont like to lose touch.. but have not completed anything, or not tried improving.... I dont say that there is not enough time.. cos there is never enough of time and money anyway...! I am hoping that in the coming few months, I will complete the incomplete ones.. and also learn something new.
I have a target in mind... and I want to pursue it to my best :)

Keep rocking! Keep expressing!

Life is beautiful! Keep Living!

Khushboo!