I tried blending 2 styles of sketching which I love and the results are interesting. The process is more than meditative and I empty my mind when I draw, imagining myself as a monk creating patterns in the garden.
Monks and typography
Sketches inspired by the zen gardens of kyoto
I have now begun sketching the monks set within zen gardens. Many years ago I had visited Kyoto and I guess the impact still remains. The experience as I wandered through the gardens soaking in the effect of calm that permeates the space was spellbinding. Kyoto gardens was on my bucket list for the longest... Continue Reading →
The monks are back
My sketchbook is filled with monks now. It is fast evolving into my own meditation space. I blank my mind completely and let the pen do its work letting things evolve on their own. Finding kanji for values which resonate with me is exciting. The pictures tend to depict these values and then I seek... Continue Reading →
The new monk sketch
Knowing yourself is the beginning of all wisdom. Aristotle
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 →
Monk sketch. Exploring Tranquility
Presenting today's sketch
Here’s the first full collection of my Zen monk sketches
“Walk as if you are kissing the Earth with your feet.” ― Thich Nhat Hanh
Sketches
More sketches on the same lines. Loving the process of capturing symbolically introspection and self awareness
Notes from yesterday’s coaching
I was at a leadership coaching session all day yesterday. When I am imbibing knowledge, I like to doodle. My mind is at its heightened best when I am converting the knowledge into symbolic doodles on paper. I try and capture the dialogue between the mind and the information I process and more importantly the... Continue Reading →
Zen Sketch 1: Spirituality explained
My understanding of spirituality is that we embark upon a journey at some point in our lives. Some of us wake up one day and realise that things have to change. “Knock, And He'll open the door Vanish, And He'll make you shine like the sun Fall, And He'll raise you to the heavens Become... Continue Reading →
Return of the monk
Spirituality explained.
Another zen moment: sketches
There are moments when everything can be seen so clearly. When I am in the zone, I can see every detail, be completely in control, tune into people and moments intuitively and I can almost feel like I am floating through the moment effortlessly. That moment comes about often when I am doing what I... Continue Reading →
My zen moment today!
Todays illustration has a little preamble to its evolution. I was all day at a business coaching session. Rajesh, my coach who has inspired me over the last nine years worked with us today on an array of new business ideas. As I sat in the class today alongside many inspiring CEOs, assimilating the insights... Continue Reading →
SEEKING ANSARS 