Handwritten Art Journal and Creative Explorations
This is my sketchbook where ideas take shape. It is where I experiment with new calligraphy styles, watercolors, and gold foil before they reach your commissioned pieces.
A reminder to practice gratitude. I lettered this quote on a torn piece of black paper and surrounded it with floral doodles, reflecting on how far I've come and what I have to be thankful for.
Some mid-week motivation to "Grow Through What You Go Through." I created this piece using brush pens to make a faux watercolor background, then layered it with bouncy, modern lettering.
A piece reflecting on how joy and grief can exist at the same time. I used a simple checkerboard pattern with grey and shimmering gold watercolor to represent these coexisting emotions.
"One word from you and millions of butterflies grow wings inside my heart." I used a wet-on-wet watercolor technique to create a dreamy, abstract background of butterflies for this romantic quote.
A gentle reminder that we are all just figuring things out. I used a simple brush pen for the calligraphy and added some floral doodles with colored pencils for a soft, encouraging feel.
"I was waiting for my strength to arrive forgetting the fact that I had a lot of it within me." I lettered this powerful quote from a fellow artist and added some abstract watercolor shapes with gold outlines.
"Let the rain soften you, you will bloom again." A beautiful quote paired with a soft pink watercolor wash and shimmering gold calligraphy. It’s a message of hope and resilience.
About this collection
You will notice a lot of gold foil and watercolor washes in these pages. These are not just doodles; they are my testing ground for textures and inks. When I experiment with a new technique like copperplate script or wet-on-wet watercolor here, I am learning exactly how it reacts to different paper surfaces and lighting, which allows me to offer you a more durable and beautiful result for your own commissioned projects.
My Creative Sanctuary
My art journal is my sanctuary. It is where I allow myself to make mistakes, test new tools, and most importantly, practice the 'progress, not perfection' mindset I bring to every commission. I believe that true art is about connection, so I use this space to explore themes that resonate with me—gratitude, resilience, and the simple joy of putting pen to paper.
The Process of Experimentation
Every project you see here starts with a blank page and a lot of curiosity. I spend time mixing paints, layering metallic inks, and playing with different scripts like Modern Calligraphy, Devanagari, and Gurmukhi. By testing these combinations—like how gold foil sits on textured paper versus ivory cardstock—I understand the limits and the magic of my materials.
From Journal to Your Keepsake
If you see a style here that speaks to you, we can recreate that energy for your own needs. Whether you want a love letter with that specific watercolor wash, or a custom poem featuring the gold-lined calligraphy you see in my journal entries, I can adapt these techniques for you. Everything I do here—from the wax seals to the deckled edges—is a skill I refine so that when you hire me for a wedding vow, a birthday card, or a corporate gift, you get something that feels intentional and personal.
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Hi, I'm Sarika. I believe art is a way to find hope and connection, and my journal is where I keep that spirit alive. Everything I share here is a piece of my heart, and I would love to bring that same warmth and careful detail to your own special message.
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