All the best!

I was going to mention that too that thrice in a row we have literally posted together, even though we have been not in direct communication with each other since a long time.

It’s going to be a year since you quit the software job and stepped on the road towards perusing your (and mine) dream of being an artist. I am really happy for you! And I know you are going to be brilliant at whatever you do. All the best for your future endeavors.

As I have mentioned before and shall keep doing so, you are a huge inspiration for me! I started the Instagram page again, cause I felt it was a step I had to take in order to get me to step up my sketches. When you have a whole lot of people looking at your work, including people you know (at least for me) that’s when you get a bit conscious and try to put-in more efforts in making things look good!

That comes in hand on how I place my sketches. A really good friend of mine coined it as picture choreography. When trying to display something to look appealing, it makes sense going that extra mile. I know that the whole idea that’s there in my head would actually be unnoticeable to most of the people. But I do it only cause it makes me feel good about my sketches.

My sketch for today is a cartoon yet again! Hope you like this one. Just as a side note, many of the pictures I am posting are of the things I have made long back. So, if you see me active on IG and not posting here, please don’t feel offended or anything. I don’t mean to ignore our page at all!

I had tried making my profile have a mix of reviews and stuff, but it didn’t work out. It made the IG profile look like a khichdi of lot of things and I wouldn’t have been able to stay committed to all of them anyway. So I removed my previous posts and am going to keep this just for sketches.

You asked me this twice now, and I have missed answering your question about if I was doing okay. I was not trying to avoid it, actually I am completely fine, that day when we met, I was just worried about work related stuff that’s all.

BTW, you remember, we told each other once, that we don’t “trust” a certain person from the team? It turn out she has become a really good friend of mine now. And  it mainly has to do with the fact that everyone else has found people/friends of their own language speaking attribute. She felt left out and as Hindi is universal around here, she now feels good talking to me, and I do talking to her too. You must have noticed the group-ism when you came to meet us all.

Nostalgic

Did you read my last blogmail? That day as well we posted almost at the same time I guess😅. These are mere coincidences or an indication for something or just God’s way of showing how strong our friendship is! Whatever it is, I am really enjoying this😃. Glad to share such kind of bond with you. Though we don’t meet frequently neither do we text or call each other deep down we do miss the little things about each other and may be that’s why we end up posting on the same day😀.

I always had this fantasy since childhood of making sketches without using an eraser and majority of my sketches are made like that only. I used to use it only if it was very essential. But, after joining class I learnt one important thing, i.e. perfection and for that eraser is required. I was home that day and didn’t have an eraser so made a sketch without using one😅. Your sketch on black paper was beautiful. I liked it. I had made once a fairy kind of thing on black sheet of paper when I was small.

Are you planning something to start of your own? Like you are all of a sudden active on instagram and have made different accounts for different things I believe😅. If you are planning something big, all the best!😊. The different kinds of art that you practice always motivate me. My blogmail would be incomplete if I don’t ask you a question. So, here it goes, how do you manage to have such wonderful backgrounds for all your sketches or arts? Or it is just photography skill that makes a simple table also look so beautiful? Even the backgrounds of your origami art. I really liked them.

Yes, I am feeling nostalgic. It’s been six years in Pune and since childhood coming to Pune was my dream. I am happy that I made such wonderful memories here. In a way, may be it is good that we are not meeting because yes goodbyes are tough. And may be we will meet in future that’s why we are not meeting now. I am busy with my last software, exam and meeting everyone. I am leaving Pune in coming week. There is a news that I want to break, but not here. So, whenever you are free, drop me a text or call me. I want to tell you something.

Just because it was the result day for elections I thought of drawing something related to it. By the way, are you interested in politics? I doubt. Still would like to hear your answer.

White on black

Hey, I tried a new type of art. Sketching with white color pencil and white water color on a black paper. It was very interesting and cool.

What about you? How are you? Very busy with work I guess. I saw your sketch on mother’s day, it was amazing! How were you able to make a sketch completely without using an eraser? That was completely fantastic.

Actually, now that I think about it, my today’s sketch is also made without erasing anything. But it was more of a limitation than a choice, since I was making directly with color pencils.

Anyhow, let me know how you find today’s sketch. And all the best for your final submission! Hardly any days left in Pune right? Must be feeling very nostalgic I guess.

It’s always difficult to say good bye. So, in a way it’s good that we aren’t meeting huh?

In hindsight, looks like I have asked you a ton of questions in this blogmail. Guess I am becoming like you a little bit. 😅😅😅

Amazed

I have no words. I am simply amazed with what happened. It was so funny, we posted on the same day and almost at the same time😅. I think that’s how things work when your frequencies match with someone. Anyway, it was good to see your post. When I was about to post, I saw your blogmail but was lazy to change the content as few questions were answered in your post. I was home from past ten days for my cousin’s wedding, that’s why I did not reply. I had read your post that day itself.

You know what? I was about to write in that blogmail that have you deleted your instagram account and on that day itself you spoke about your new account😃. I am really amazed with all that’s happening.

Anyway, your pikachu was really cute and as always your sketches are wonderful the ones that you posted on instagram. It seems you are making your instagram page a complete mixture of sketches, reviews, writings and food blogging. Is it?

It struck me really hard after reading the last few lines of your last blogmail which said that you want only positive people in your life. Did anything happen with you? I had even asked you this in my last blogmails and I still feel there is something which is not good with you or something is bothering you or something has happened.

I really appreciate how you keep very small things in mind before doing anything for instance the happy smiles at the end of your blogmail. Good to hear that you too do not want to end this chain of blogmails irrespective of the frequencies with which we post here. The sketch for the day is

Critter

Hey, I had posted a blogmail on the same day as you had, maybe you missed it, cause you asked me in your last one whether or not I read your blogmail previous to your last. So, if that’s the case, scroll down and read! Or if you asked that cause I missed one of your questions, well, you know, old age, please ask me that again!

BTW, today’s title, Critter, means any living animal and is most commonly used for small creatures. Mostly in books and games.

I actually kinda, am really busy now-a-days and I need to finish my work soon and leave. I can’t wait, or make someone wait. Sometimes I think about all those days when I used to wait after my work was done. Remember? we used to talk so much. Our talks never ended, but time always did. Anyway, I miss that time.

Talking on this blog is fine, mostly cause at least we have a thread of connection which we can hold on to, but it is not the same as talking face to face. I really hoped that we could get that chance before you left Pune, but considering the way things currently are, I highly doubt that it will be possible. 😦

Also, considering that it happened twice that we posted together (or at least thought of) I really believe there is a strong connection between us. No matter how less we communicate with one another.

So, I have to respect your wished and don’t wanna end the blogmail with only a sad smiley, so… 🙂 🙂 🙂

Where are you?

Hey! How are you? Did you not read my last blogmail? Or you are just too busy? So busy, that you are not getting time for yourself as well? This is not at all good for a healthy life Mr. N, take some time out for yourself from your hectic schedule. Or may be I am overthinking! You might be busy with your novel writing and enjoying that😅. I sometimes do come to conclusions on my own without knowing the entire story I feel. Anyway, you can only tell me what actually you are going through. So, I will wait for your reply instead of simply joining some random points.

I have a lot to tell you by the way. My course is ending in coming 25 days and I will be leaving Pune. The last time we met was pretty abrupt I feel. It would be great if we could meet (Only, if it’s possible and convenient for you). It may sound a bit cliche but seriously I don’t know in future we will ever cross each other’s path or not. Because I will be starting a new journey very soon.

The time we spent in office was really amazing. At times, I miss those days. But, am happy we created memories and they will be with me forever. I am happy that we became friends and I got someone who is elder (yes, without mentioning you are old I can’t finish my blogmail) to me but also a friend and guide.

Whenever you get time do post here and always wager to meet you or have a talk with you. I am just scared when to text you so I don’t, if you are free anytime let me know will give you a call. Till then keep smiling!😊

Cute, small and yellow!

No, I have not decided a title for my novel yet. The story isn’t flowing very well and I am not getting enough time.

We recently went on a trip to Goa with my family. It was a lot of fun!

I agree to the Law of attraction, that if someone thinks about you a lot, you end up knowing it somehow. Whether you act upon it or not is something entirely different. Before the post, I was thinking about talking to you, so when you planned your post, that was a connection too (knowingly or unknowingly).

It is very interesting to share pictures with each other, cause you inspire me to make things. I know I have said this many times before too, but it is most definitely true! Your small minion sketch, inspired me to make something cute, small and yellow, so I made this.

 I also started a new IG account, I will follow you and we can connect there too. I am trying to get a fresh start, have a clean slate. Let’s see till what extent I succeed. This time around, I just wanna add the people who will actually add positivism to my life and no one else.

That’s why we are friends!

Ohh My God! I just can’t say how happy I am to see your post. You may believe it or not, but yes I do believe in the theory of “Law of Attraction”. I am unsure that you have read about it as you are not that much inclined to philosophical books as I am. Anyway, you know what; the day you sent the blogmail, I had already written a blogmail but my sketch was not complete, so didn’t post it. Then I had to reframe my entire blogmail as you had posted and half of the things were answered😂. Hence, my post for delayed more.

It may be untrue, but I believe that we share a bond and I literally wanted to connect with you and the same day you posted irrespective of such a long break! Our frequencies match and that’s why we are friends is what I feel. Knowingly or unknowingly even you felt that and posted a blogmail. This is my belief. So, yes I think my “Law of Attraction” worked here. By the way, it works a lot. I have even tried it many times and have experienced it’s results as well. Give it a try once.😅

And yes, I am pretty busy these days with classes and exams. The course is about to end, so things are speeding up and I don’t get enough time to post here. I am be wrong, but somewhere I feel something is not right with you. Are you okay, Mr. N? You know it, you can share with me. That’s wgat fruends are for! Just speak up and feel a bit relaxed.-

It’s good to hear about your novel. I am very excited to read it. Have you decided the title? I am very eager to know it. Looking forward to get to read your novel soon😊

My sketch for the day is-

After a long time!

Hello, how are you doing?

It’s been really long since either of us posted. I am sure you must be busy in your studies and all. I am loaded with work. I believe a promotion does come with it’s added responsibilities.

Things aren’t like before. If you remember the days when you were there, whenever you or anyone else had questions and asked me, you were told to not do so. But things have become exact opposite now. Whenever someone asks a question, they are redirected to me for figuring out a solution. Then by the end of the day, I am supposed to give a report on all the things I have assisted others on.

I need to then, also complete the tasks which are assigned to me. And believe me, they are getting more and more complex by the day. I am happy though, I always wanted challenging work. But while achieving those goals, my personal goals are being left behind.

This is the first sketch I have made since the Spider-man I posted, so long back. This is a Batman from alternate universe where he is a villain. His name is ‘Batman who laughs’. You can very evidently see why he was named so.

Although I have been a bit behind on the sketching part, I am doing pretty well in the book writing part. I have not written much, but finally I have a solid, anchored story that I wanna tell. I know the events I want to include and now it’s all about linking them all together to form a story people would be able to connect with and enjoy reading too.

Nature – An art in itself

Your Spiderman was amazing. It was really worth your days I feel after that tiring office. Keep making such beautiful sketches. Even I feel the same like you about the sketch that you posted on last blogmail. The tree is asking for help it feels, like someone should just come and hold her hand and say, “Everything will be fine, don’t worry.” The sketch really had a deep meaning.

Remember, in one of my earlier posts I had mentioned that our teacher told that every design that we make is inspired from nature. So, yes nature is an art in itself. The beautiful color-combination all around us; in flowers, trees, sky, water, fruits, literally everything is a living example of this.

I know when someone criticizes our art, deep down it hurts; but I feel after hearing the criticisms I make my next sketch more carefully and try not to repeat the same mistakes. Though I find it a bit tough to play the role of critique, I don’t mind if someone criticizes it. I will even suggest you don’t take their comments so seriously. Do what you think is best. If their suggestions are good improve else just ignore them.

I had drawn my sketch, but just didn’t get time to post. For sometime you will need to bear up with my irregularity maybe, though I will try to be on time. So, here’s the sketch: