From My Sketchbook: Raw Art Ideas and Studies
This is where I experiment, practice, and let my mind wander. These pages aren't for sale, but they show exactly how I work and what inspires my final illustrations.
A small watercolor study of a sunset over the sea, painted in my sketchbook. I focused on blending the warm yellows and oranges of the sun with the cool purples of the water to capture that fleeting moment of the day.
A different photograph of the same sunset watercolor painting. The lighting in this shot highlights the texture of the watercolor paper and the richness of the pigments used.
An expressive still life of a bouquet of flowers in a vase, created with oil pastels. This medium allows for vibrant colors and energetic marks, resulting in a lively and textured piece.
About From My Sketchbook: Raw Ideas & Studies
I use these pages to play with textures, layering colors like orange and purple for a sunset or using oil pastels for vibrant still-life bouquets. If you are looking for a custom illustration, checking out these raw studies gives you a clear look at my color sense and how I approach a blank page before we start your project.
Why a sketchbook? It is the only place where I do not worry about the final outcome. I use watercolors to capture the fleeting light of a Mumbai sunset or oil pastels to test how bright colors sit against each other in a floral arrangement. These studies help me understand light and composition before I start your commissioned work.
Whether you want a portrait, a caricature, or a street scene from my own city, looking through these sketches helps you understand my process. These are not polished prints; they are the messy, honest pages where I figure things out. If you see a style here that catches your eye, let us talk about turning that specific energy into something real for your home.
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