Sketches & Doodles
Sketching requires deep observational power with quick, confident, expressive and bold strokes.
The sketch that unfolds in an artist’s sketchbook is always a unique viewpoint true to that given moment. The sketch records what the artist sees and feels in that span of time. This can be observed in what she chooses to pick out as her subject from the chaotic scene in from of her, the lines and shapes that she uses to express that and the final moment when she feels satisfied that her sketch is complete!
My sketches are a combination of live sketches and sketching from photographs I have taken. I am inspired by streets of cities and villages, and the movements of the common man.
My doodles were created during the covid 19 lockdowns. It was one of the ways that I coped with the situation.
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Fruits of labour - ready for the market with her basket of bananas.
1978 | 35x27 cms | 14x11 inches
Pencil sketch mounted on textured paper
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The wondrous look on the young girl’s face as she holds her little kitten tenderly manifested in that moment of realisation that this warm, live creature is all hers. Yes, this cuddly kitten is truly all hers to look after, to play with and to love with all her heart. It surely is the best gift that she has ever received!
Rendering this sketch was nostalgic, bringing back those delightful moments when life was carefree and fun, and lived with curiosity, a sense of adventure and wonder.
I invite you to participate in these emotions and relive similar moments of childhood joy.
1978 | 24x18 cms | 9x7 inches
A pencil sketch paper
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The 'khartal' player is one of a troupe of folk musicians from Rajasthan, India. Their devotional music and robust voices have captured many a heart across the world.
2018 | 37x33 cms | 15x13 inches
ink and watercolours on paper
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Comfortable with baby on hips and responsibility on shoulders.
2018 | 34x19 cms | 13x7 inchesPen and ink on paper
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The skill, passion, focus and dignity of a Sri Lankan working in her twilight years creating pillow lace.
2018 | 25x33 cms | 10x13 inchesInk on paper
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Craving connections in the 2021 pandemic lockdown, I found myself doodling faces!
2021
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Exuding confidence, she conversed with insight.
2018 | 25x24 cms | 10x9 inches
Pen and ink on paper
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Doodling lifted me during the 2021 pandemic lockdown.
2021
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Craving connections in the 2021 pandemic lockdown, I found myself doodling faces!
2021
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Craving connections in the 2021 pandemic lockdown, I found myself doodling faces!
2021
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This painting was inspired by personal photographs of the artist’s collections of street children residing near Chowpatty Beach in Mumbai, India. A young girl confidently holds her own in conversations with a friend. She has a curious and animated look on her face, carrying herself with grace. She is sure of her thoughts and seems to be listening with great attention, and is ready to give an honest opinion. The girl’s stance is positive and relaxed as she leans against the wall with one hand on her lip.
The quick and bold brush strokes depict her energy and self-assurance. The skilful use of the lighter brush strokes in the background by the artist subtly convey the message that she is ready for action even though her stance is relaxed. The use of black ink on beige paper give it a slight vintage quality making it a striking and unique work of art to hang on the right wall.
2018 | 33x30 cms | 13x12 inchesPencil sketch on paper
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A young, charming village girl, feeling bashful, covers her face but continues peeping out from the gaps of her fingers.
2018 | 28x23 cms | 11x9 inchesMixed media
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In my childhood, I encountered his gentle countenance almost daily. He travelled on his bike to take away the crumpled, dirty pile of clothes and brought back a clean pile of clothes, crisply ironed and neatly folded.
2018 | 23x18 cms | 9x7 inchesPen and ink on paper
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Inspired from the streets of Mumbai.
2019 | 35x27 cms | 14x11 inches
mixed media on paper
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Doodling lifted me during the 2021 pandemic lockdown.
2021