Inktober 2015

Long time no see. 

Been so busy posting on all other social media that I've neglected this blog for far too long. 

Time for a new post. 

I have joined Inktober 2015, which means that I've committed to an ink drawing, every day for the month of October. This is gonna be so much fun. Here are the first three drawings :) 

This image is something that takes me back to the Doars - the dense, lofty trees making the drive up to Darjeeling so beautiful!

 Another travel drawing, this one from Sikkim, somewhere in the Lachung village

I remember the first time I saw these huge vertical prayer flags, on the way to Kalimpong, towering above our car. The fluttering silhouettes against the afternoon sun were just magnificent.

I need to stock up on some black ink now :)

Time flies

It's been a long hiatus from blogging and I'm back. It has been a crazy few months and 2015 has begun with a lot of promise and happy feelings. I hope it stays this way :)

I recently got selected for a fellowship, a first for me, and I'm really thrilled to be a part of this. I am off to a village in Karnataka to study and help preserve their culture and heritage. 

More about that soon ! 

2015 also began with a lot of travelling all around Bengal and a little bit of Sikkim. 

Here are some illustrations from our travels:

These illustrations were also part of the #6framestorychallenge by Pratham books. 

Here is what Pratham had to say about my story.

Doodles from June

Doodles and illustrations made in the month of June. Some, on the trip to J&K and Leh, others in B'lore.

June: the month that was

Books: Damn, wasn't able to finish my book in time. July will surely see more books here.

Movies:
Salmon Fishing in the Yemen - a really sweet movie that someone had recommended way back and I finally watched it. Pleased.
Breathe In - A strange movie about a girl who arrives as an exchange student, to live with a family in New York and how the family and their interpersonal relationships change because of her.
The Grand Budapest Hotel - Simple adorable movie. I love how it has been made and how the story is narrated. So much fun.
The Spectacular Now - A slightly predictable story of a popular high school boy, an invisible high school girl, love etc. Sweet.

Travel: Huge post on Leh coming soon. I keep postponing it because I just don't know where to start. This was surely one of the most memorable trips of my life. Here are some photos while you wait.

From cities to the mountains (the view from above)

A shikara on the Dal lake

We are off

Since last year, we have been going to the mountains every June. Last time it was Dharamshala and McLeod Ganj. This year it is Ladakh. I am so very excited and thrilled. Can't sleep tonight because we leave early morning tomorrow. Can't wait to come back and share the photos and art from this trip. 

(picture from Pinterest, can't wait to go take my own)

Wish us safe tidings !