I have been drawing a few samurai moments inspired by their values. Fearless, calm and completely focused with the highest ideals, they are a great inspiration for modern day management.
The samurai series
I have been drawing a few samurai moments inspired by their values. Fearless, calm and completely focused with the highest ideals, they are a great inspiration for modern day management.
Samurai and mountains
My next series. On the focus and ethic of the samurai warrior.
Sketches in a Singapore coffee shop
While Travelling to Singapore, I did a few sketches at a Starbucks on orchard street. It was midnight and raining outside. While I was sketching people around me, I suddenly realised that on each table sat groups of friends busy with their phones. They were hanging out but not conversing or acknowledging each other. Smiling... Continue Reading →
I fell in love with San Fransisco. I was there for a fleeting 2 days and tried to pack in as much across all modes of transport. I woke up in the wee hours of the morning and took a long run across the city, I jumped onto the Big bus and did a hop on... Continue Reading →
15 simple manifestos that will surely ignite a need for one
"A manifesto is a published verbal declaration of the intentions, motives, or views of the issuer, be it an individual, group, political party or government. Manifesto is derived from the Italian word manifesto, itself derived from the Latin manifestum, meaning clear or conspicuous Here are examples of manifestos visualized graphically that I found on Pinterest.... Continue Reading →
One of the most inspiring manifestos ever! The magic of Bruce Mau’s words
A friend of mine handed me a copy of Bruce Mau's incomplete manifesto for growth 15 years ago. These words have probably had the biggest influence on how I built the organisation and its philosophy. I wanted to share this with anyone who hasn't read it yet. An incomplete manifesto for growth 1. Allow events... Continue Reading →
Famous Historical Figures Envisioned Today | Inspirationist
An interesting assignment in projecting history forward to today! UK history channel Yesterday imagines what famous figures would look like in contemporary times with this series of official portraits. Commissioned in promotion of their upcoming series, Secret Life Of:, these digital renderings take a look at famous faces from history such as Marie Antoinette, William Shakespeare, and... Continue Reading →
The murals of Mission District
I was in San Francisco this week and a friend drove me down to Mission District. He promised me that the murals there would blow my mind. He said the streets were covered with some of the most expressive and colorful murals ever seen. He shared that they all had a story or made a... Continue Reading →
Vegas through my iphone
I was in Vegas this week and here are some pictures of the city through my iphone. Vegas has a vibrant energy of its own and weaves its dreams for anyone who visits. I loved the kitsch, the neon, the details in the architecture, the amazing sense of service across the city and the amazing... Continue Reading →
Super fun office in Manila
The office of Migo, a media and entertainment company in Manila is fun, hip and high energy. Using traditional elements from homes in Manila and fusing it with an urban theme, they pulled off a space thats high energy and reflects the culture in a rather cool way. I love the textures and the... Continue Reading →
Really inspiring art by Louis Vuitton
A series of films on travel books by Louis Vuitton. This is so inspiring and it makes you want to travel and paint!! Louis Vuitton have created series of city travel books, starting with Paris, New York, London and Easter Island. Each spring, the fashion house will enlist the talents of an emerging artistacting as a... Continue Reading →
Dubai architecture
I was at an office in DIFC for a meeting today and the view from their conference room was awe inspiring. Here are some snapshots in black and white.
People around the world
More travel pics on people across the world. I love thinking about their personal stories, where they are coming from, how their day is going, their families, personalities and what they do. It's interesting to gather insights and strike up conversations and learn about cultures and
Touching clouds
Almost heaven We were driving in Nepal and the clouds descended. These are a series of pictures of my daughter trying to catch a cloud!
More travel pictures and inspiration
Here are a few pictures from my travel. There are pictures from different parts of the world and I try and look for interesting people and faces that tell so many stories. There are also moments and places that inspire me and have taken my breath away. I will keep adding to this collection.
Travel to eastern province of Saudi Arabia
I drove down for a meeting from Bahrain to the Eastern province of Saudi. Stopped at an old tyre store and found some wonderful photo opportunities
Witnessing the bahrain protests
As I drove by from my meeting, I saw traffic slow down and hordes of police cars on the roads. A helicopter circled low and I noticed clouds of smoke from a distance. The driver casually told me that this was normal and still a regular sighting especially on the weekends. Protestors burning rubber tyres... Continue Reading →