Highway eateries or dhaabas are quintessentially desi – they represent a welcome oasis along long, dusty highways and provide some of the best food to be had. Seen here is a lorry driver taking a much-needed chai break and probably … Continue reading
Anyone who has lived or visited India will recognize this scene! Traffic jams or gridlocks in India are so dense that they appear to defy the laws of physics, yet somehow they untangle and life goes on. I used paper collage … Continue reading
Yali Books The Yali team has been busy, busy, busy. While Kala has been hard at work, tweaking and editing the story, I have been creating the artwork, one spread at a time. I thought it might be fun to … Continue reading
I am back after a long and utterly lovely summer break! This year, I had the opportunity to work on a second children’s book with Karadi Tales, a publishing house based in India. The book is titled ‘8563’, a mystery … Continue reading
2016 marks the launch of a puzzle and activity book that I have worked on for a good six months or so. Each puzzle showcases a unique facet of Incredible India – its people, monuments, places, flora, and fauna. From … Continue reading
The chaotic wonder that is Purani Dilli or Old Delhi, with stunning Mughal-era monuments, spice markets, haphazard settlements, bands of feral monkeys and gol gappas. Lots of gol gappas. Prints at Society 6.
Ah…spices! South Asian food is the magical result of blending herbs and spices to create heady aromas and deep rich flavors. There are no exact measurements, just a pinch of this and a handful of that, and over time, good cooks learn … Continue reading
The gathering of devotees at the Kumbh Mela every four years is a spectacle unlike any other on this planet. (If you have never seen it, search for images right now!) To be completely honest, I don’t think I will … Continue reading
Ever wondered how long a Maharajah must take to get ready in the morning? Just ask his impatient ride! Ink and paper collage – Prints at Society6.
Prints at Society6.
A tribute to Norman Rockwell’s “The Gossips” from 1948. I have always loved this illustration of Rockwell’s, the expressions and details are fascinating. Over the years, I have made a number of little faces for picture books – Bye, Bye, … Continue reading
Goa, lovely Goa! This tiny state in India is one of the more liberal, laid-back places in the country. It is also serene, picturesque and possibly one of the best places for a holiday in the region. The beautiful … Continue reading
As promised, the Taj! This artwork is the third in a series featuring heritage cities in India. Agra is famous for many things, however, one cannot depict this historic town without showcasing the Taj Mahal. The Yamuna flows peacefully, carrying … Continue reading
Second in a series of artwork featuring heritage cities in the Indian sub-continent. I used paper collage and ink outlines to create the elements and assembled them on Photoshop CS. The scene shows monuments, architecture, objects and curiosities that are … Continue reading
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