Words of Encouragement - 1

The first in the series capturing 'Words of Encouragement'.

Colour of this chappal: Brown

Paper- Illustration Friday

Paaaaappppeeerrrrr! Can you hear the excitement in my voice?
It's because its paper....my oldest and bestestesteest friend.

I think before even being born, paper was my love (along with colours, ofcourse!)
As a kid, I used to do oh-so-much with paper, going mad with and without it.

I've been told that if I ever got angry or upset (which was quite often) I would go and lock myself in a room and then draw and paint and forget everything...being with paper and colour gave me so much happiness!

I think it always will...it's an occupational hazard 

Travel Sketches- Kohkood

Sketches from a trip taken earlier this year. Found the pictures hiding somewhere. 

Oh, what a rush of memories! 

Retro-Illustration Friday

This one is dedicated to Roshini, my all things retro partner and friend.
We've had some crazy fun together, trying all things retro and she, making things retro and vintage.

I always imagine her in a cute lil dress, hairband and shoes when I think of Retro! :)

Love ya Rosh! :*

'Secret'- Illustration Friday Entry

They say keeping secrets is one of the most difficult things to do! But I disagree! As my debut entry for Illustration Friday, the theme being 'Secret', I decided to illustrate my favourite secret keeper, Muddles, my six year old Labrador.

The attempt was to show Muddles putting his ear up while I try to tell him my secret(s)!
Muddles is loyal, fun, super duper cute and the best secret keeper! It took me back to all those good times spent with him and all the 'secrets' I shared and what all secrets he witnessed! I believe Dogs love like no other and keep secrets like no other! I'm sure all our dogs know all our deep dark secrets!

After I long break, Im back to illustrating and drawing, and I loved doing the Watercolour on this. It was good getting back to the basics. I was hesitant to put it up, but its a beginning and there is always something to learn! Its my attempt at a children's style illustration, colourful and fun.

What I see going wrong, is the black ink outlines. That is something I need to work on very hard! The smoothness needs to show!

But, what joy in doing this!

Special thanks to Roshini for introducing me to this and helping me oh-so-much!



Colour for this chappal: Yellow!