So, another day we went to Dhordo village in Kutch to meet some of the craftsmen.
While everyone was admiring the crafts, I went to draw the kids sitting outside and making bead necklaces. Each of them make and sell their own handicrafts to earn pocket money. While I was drawing, all of them gathered around and then took turns for me to draw them one by one!
I was traveling more than usual in February, and spending a lot of time in those placeless places called airports. Needless to say I kept myself entertained drawing – and judging – other travelers. (Click on the images to larger views)
This year I spent Chinese new year with yet another aunt and uncle – Bengalis have many, many uncles and aunts each – and their Chinese friend Wayang. We went to a restaurant called Mayflower. It was rather exotic.
And in between all the eating and drinking and talking, which I totally enjoyed, I managed to quickly make this drawing.
We recently went for a holiday down south. On the way we stopped by in Bangalore, at our friends’ Anirudh and Mishta’s lovely home.
I packed in a rush and ended up looking like a mule.
This is Mishta (almost)
and this is Anirudh from the back.
A good time was had by all.
And between all this we also managed to visit Malleswaram where I fell in love with all the pumpkins.
Part 2 coming next.
This is Charlie Kauffman, one of the gurus of screenwriting. Listen to the 3 min video here.
With company, inspiration and Turkish coffee from Pacificleo. Read the actual story here.
Shaadi.com is one of India’s most popular matrimonial sites.
One of my influences is Woody Allen, undoubtedly. Here’s a podcast that I recently listened to, where he talks about his influences.
And with all these happy thoughts, take advantage of the day.
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