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The passion of work as sketches

Here are a few explorations where the passion and love of what we do is depicted. Filed under: art, Calligraphy, Hand lettering, intropection, my sketches, notes to myself, typography Tagged: art,...

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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...

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Sketching in the rain

We were at sentosa, Singapore to watch the dolphin show. Suddenly the sky turned grey and heavy rains ensued. Lightning and thunder followed and after an hour of waiting, they called off the show for...

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Exploring Arabic calligraphy

Decided to try my hand at Arabic calligraphy. The forms are exquisite and flow so smoothly. Wish I could read and know if I am writing the right things. For now enjoying the meditative flow of just...

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Samurai and mountains

My next series. On the focus and ethic of the samurai warrior. Filed under: art, Calligraphy, culture, Hand lettering, imagination, intropection, motivation, my sketches, notes to myself Tagged: art,...

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The new monk sketch

Knowing yourself is the beginning of all wisdom. Aristotle Filed under: art, excellence, Hand lettering, inspirations, intropection, my sketches, notes to myself Tagged: ideas, inspire, introspection,...

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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...

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The samurai in the mountain

He who conquers others is strong, He who conquers himself is mighty. -Lao Tzu A beautiful quote by Lao Tzu. I also worked on the kanji for the word Fearless within this. Filed under: art, Calligraphy,...

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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...

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Monks and typography

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...

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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. Filed under:...

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The monk series continues…

Filed under: art, Calligraphy, Hand lettering, intropection, motivation, my sketches, notes to myself Tagged: art, gallery, Hand drawn, Inspiration, mediatation, typography, Zen, zen garden

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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. Filed under:...

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Hidden zen messages in art

having fun with a new series where messages are hidden in the drawings within the elements. Trying phrases now across elements. These are a build up to a large size image with a full sentence made up...

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Being in the now

a series of new sketches on being in the now. More meditative monks symbolizing the essence of soaking in every passing experience and switching off often.         Filed under: art, Calligraphy, Hand...

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Now

Leave yesterday. Forget about tomorrow. Just savor how magically Now unfolds.    Filed under: art, Hand lettering, imagination, intropection, my sketches, notes to myself, typography Tagged: art, draw,...

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Visual quotes as sketches 

I am having fun finding inspiring quotes and bringing them to life as sketches. Here are a couple of pages from the sketchbook.            Filed under: art, Hand lettering, imagination, intropection,...

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Having fun sketching! 

I am managing to take out precious time every day to sketch. Still exploring quotes and concepts that inspire. The addition of using water color pens has allowed a add a dash of color to bring alive...

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Be still 

Quieten the busy mind,  switch off from the noise, get off the daily grind, tune into your inner voice. Allow the moment to embrace, the mind is an empty bowl, within this silent space, you will find...

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Givers gain 

 What goes around comes around. Goodwill is the most precious asset to nurture. Networking is helping others achieve their goals without expecting anything in return. The more you become a catalyst to...

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