Pencil Sketch - Krishna

A close to heart pencil sketch!!

Krishna - the one obsession I had since my childhood. I remember how I used to keep talking silently n smiling at the Krishna idol in our home every time. 

Until I was caught once and asked "Whom are you smiling at every now and then?", I had not realized it was so evident!!! 

I was a little girl back then... But when I look at you, I still feel am the same... the same little girl .. madly fond of you!!!

When Vedu was inside me, had wanted to do something special for you...as an offering! And I started sketching the Krishna picture that my mom had gifted to me... Had completed more than 90% before Vedu came to this world. But the swirl I got into after that, did not leave much time to complete the art until this lock down!!!

Am so happy to see you in fully finished form finally!! Hope you all liked it too!

School time Paintings - Crane in Watercolor

The discovery of my tenth standard art book during my last visit home, was indeed a heartening one!
Probably after 10th, we did not have art class in school curriculum.. that the frequency of spending time drawing and painting became less frequent and dependent on my mood.

But whenever I did re-connect to explore and experiment, those are remembered as moments when I did go deeper into myself...and enjoyed the positive bliss of it thoroughly!

Painted on: 28 July, 1997

Pencil Sketching: Finding Solace in Valleys

Peeping into my blog after a loooong break.

When free time to spend on hobbies become a luxury, any chance to grab that time without guilt is a blessing...In a way, the Covid-19 lock down is also one in disguise...!

The panic it has created.. the fear it has rolled out even in tender minds...needs to be first won over!

With my little one, one way that did help to channelize her positive energy was making her try out different pencil shading tricks...Am no expert, but was trying to learn few shading techniques from a book that was bought at least 10 years ago...

This picture mainly has the hatching, cross hatching and little bit of smudging techniques applied. 

The experience of immersing myself in finishing this sketch was indeed a satisfying one!!

Also look forward for few of my old school time sketches and paintings I recently unearthed from home. 

Stay positive and get in touch with the missing self!!!

Pencil Sketch of Mountain Landscape

Your Sail Through Life!

You are set out in a long trail,
With gathered strength and a steady sail!

Don't be fooled by the smooth waves,
For it could anytime beat against, in its own strange ways!

What is gliding your direction today,
The wise and unwavering wind -
Could even topple you one day,
When it tuns into a storm, in a blink!

Rest your shoulders on yourself,
For there could not be anyone to comfort and share.
Look deep within, than waiting for anyone to care!

Hold on to yourself - all bits and pieces,
That remains scattered but intact.
Do not let the darkness seize,
The little light that shines in heart!

Written on - July 19, 2019

The Healing Rain

How did you know?
That my mind was deeply sinking.
Heavy as a mountain -
Thanks to timeless hours of unconscious thinking!

How did you know?
That each breath was becoming a labor,
Questioning the meaning of my very own existence.
Craving for a safe harbor!

How did you know?
That I yearned to shout my pain out
Just as how the thunder is showing me,
Without inhibitions - just drain it out!

How did you know?
That I was struggling with my suppressed tears.
That you showered by - and showed me,
How easy it is to let it go!

You are not any ordinary rain!
You are a blessing, that came my way.
A very timely one, borne out of my pain!

Hours of distractions, hours of conversations,
Nothing could do the magic -
That you did - in just few moments!

Just as you clear the dust off this earth.
You cleared a big block from deep inside.
Am lighter, am brighter,

Feels so good to be back with a smile and no trace if pain,
Thank you, my Healing Rain!

Written on - June 5, 2019

The Journey Has Begun!

What took shape, in the depths of your mind,
What felt right, deep in your heart,
Life won't be kind,
Be ready to get hurt,
Towards the deepest core of yourself,
The journey has begun!

From a time, when you never felt as existed,
From a tide of insignificance that always swept,
You've made yourself evicted,
Not letting life deceit,
And with a heart full of courage,
The journey has begun!

Written on - May 27, 2019