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What am I working on? On a new comic page - Freaks on Lease. It is about 5 friends staying in a society. See what unfolds on @freaksonlease What am I reading? I recently picked up How It All Ends, a coming-of-age graphic novel by Emma Hunsinger. Honestly, the coming-of-age genre is packed with masterpieces like This One Summer and by comparison, Hunsinger’s book is a much simpler read. However, where it caught my attention is in its execution. The book brilliantly captures th

What am I working on? I am working on a commission this weekend. It is a small gift for someone's farewell and this piece is about all the memories between him and the team. What am I reading? Wash Day Diaries by Jamila Rowser and Robyn Smith is a vibrant, slice‑of‑life celebration of friendship and the intimate ritual of hair care. Through thoughtfully rendered panels, it follows four friends in New York City as they navigate family, relationships, mental health, and work; o

What am I working on? I recently learned a new design technique—the paper cut effect in Procreate—and experimented by creating two illustrations. What am I reading? Kate Beaton’s Ducks: Two Years in the Oil Sands is a poignant memoir of her time in Alberta’s oil fields. Through black-and-white illustrations, she captures both the vast industrial landscape and the isolation of being one of few women among thousands of men. Although ducks are only a cameo character in this stor

What am I working on? I recently created another piece of texture art, this time experimenting with a spatula. This is how it looks: A reel of the process added here. What am I reading? Rare Flavours by Ram V and Filipe is yet another visually stunning comic with a yet another unique plot that feels like a feast — both visually and narratively. It is about Rubin Baksh, a Rakshasa who has a very mortal dream of being the next Bourdain. To achieve his dream, he hires Mo, a film

What am I working on? I am working on a texture artwork - trying this for the first time. This is what the result looks like: What am I reading? I recently finished reading The High Desert by James Spooner. Since I’m not familiar with the punk scene, parts of the book were a challenging read—especially the many references to songs and artists. Told through black-and-white illustrations, it’s a memoir of the author’s life in Apple Valley, capturing the punk culture in the regi

What am I working on? Tried making a Lego for the first time and it was such a fun experience. We did this as a date night activity and assembled 'The Flying Machine'. This is how it looks https://www.instagram.com/p/DYNM1yeO1Vd/?hl=en What am I reading? I am currently reading The High Desert: Black. Punk. Nowhere. More about this in the next blog. I read Conversations with Friends with Sally Rooney. It follows Frances, the narrator, as she navigates a complicated web of rela

What am I working on? Made a doodle of the back of disk called 'The Sounds of Earth' that is kept in Voyager 1. This was a surprise for my partner :) What am I reading? Reading A Map to the Sun was a whole experience—it’s the first comic I’ve encountered that builds itself around sports while delving into the relationships within a team. The story follows five girls whose lives intertwine on and off the basketball court. Each carries her own emotional burden: the loss of a pa

What am I working on? I was working on a new art reel. Had lot of fun creating it. https://www.instagram.com/p/DXjv5ttDQ6b/?hl=en What am I reading? Guy Delisle’s Pyongyang brought back memories of when I read Barbara Demick’s Nothing to Envy years ago—a journalistic account of North Korean defectors and the stark realities of their lives under constant surveillance and restriction. Where Demick’s work captures voices of those who escaped, Delisle offers a very different lens

What am I working on? Working on a cute housewarming artwork for a dear friend. What am I reading? I read a lovely comic today called the Victory Point by Owen D Pompery. The story talks about Ellen who comes back to her home town to meet her aging father. The book has large panels of illustrations of just the town, its buildings and its different corners on clear summer days and feels like you are walking there with Ellen. What struck me most was the way the book captures

What am I working on? Working on a commission comic right now. And whenever I get bored, I switch to something trying new brushes on Procreate. What am I reading? Will McPhail’s 'In', wonderfully illustrated, primarily in black and white, the book follows an emotionally withdrawn man who finds it difficult to connect with others. Yet, when he dares to reach out, the artwork transforms, suddenly bursting into colour, signifying the richness of genuine human connection. McPhai

What am I working on? I recently visited Goa, and while strolling along the beach I collected a beautiful seashells. I love doing that. I am thinking of making a small painting with it of the ocean. What am I reading? I am reading 'In' at the moment. More about the book in next week's blog What am I watching/watched recently? Hoppers . How can I miss a Pixar movie? I grabbed a good seat, settled in with cheese popcorn, and enjoyed this feel‑good film. At its heart, the movie

What am I working on? Working on doing nothing. :P I have not picked up any artwork for a couple of days now. I think I have some kind of a creative block now. What am I reading? I recently read Ghost World by Daniel Clowes. The book’s visuals are striking — black‑and‑white line illustrations washed in a green hue. The story follows two friends, Rebecca and Enid, as they navigate everyday life. Often hailed as a cult classic, Ghost World explores the complexities of friendshi

What am I working on? My partner collected a few stones near Kawasan Falls in Philippines. Planning to paint those. What am I reading? Last week I read Mental Load by Emma. The book is relatable, especially for women, as it tackles concepts that demand attention. I liked the sections on the mental load, women in the workplace, and the subtle differences in how men and women navigate work versus family - it was sharp and thought-provoking. Some parts feel less connected—anecdo

What am I working on? At the airport, I overheard someone say 'Feel the Feels'. I thought that should be on a t-shirt. So I made this: What am I reading? The last few weeks I was vacationing in Philippines and I read these 3 books. The Librarian of Auschwitz by Antonio Iturbe (Illustrated by Loreto Aroca) is a deceptively simple illustrated book, yet it carries another gripping story from the Holocaust. I am always struck by the courage and resilience people carried within t

What am I working on? Got a lot of moulding clay at home. I am making some pen stand out of it for the new desk I got. What am I reading? Read two books recently- The Many Deaths of Laila Starr - This was a brilliant, gripping read - reminded me of Neil Gaiman’s The Sandman . The premise is immediately engaging: the Goddess of Death is fired and forced to live as a mortal in Mumbai to stop the inventor of immortality. This One Summer - A beautifully illustrated. While the p

What am I working on? I was working on making a calendar for the year and getting it printed. It is a little late, yes. But better late than never :P What am I reading? I recently read The Magic Fish by Trung Le Nguyen, and it’s crazy that this is his debut graphic novel. The way he weaves together the struggle of disclosing his queerness to his family with the narration of fairy tales feels fresh - I have never read something like this before. His use of color as narrative

What am I working on? Working on my 5th mini comic . This time I am using colours unlike the 4 black and white comics I made earlier. What am I reading? I started reading the Four hour work week What am I watching/watched recently? Watched a beautiful stop motion movie - Memoir of a snail. A humorous but heartbreaking tale of two siblings and how their life unfolds when they are separated after being orphaned. It surely taught me this - life can be so transient - you will fac

What am I working on? Working on a new comic and enjoying some time off from work. Tried making some magnets and it turned out pretty good. What am I reading? The last graphic novel for the year. Its called 'It's lonely at the centre of the Earth'. The artist has found a striking way of confronting her depressive thoughts. Certain frames are truly ingenious — they inspired me to imagine something equally powerful and visually compelling. The work feels like a raw, unfiltered

What am I working on? A mystery art box for a friend. https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSd7YLmBY0xNCnRWl4eJ8SPuuyRkKeZiRMUMeJZObacjLZ7NkQ/viewform?usp=header I opened up this form for anyone who wants to get a surprise box of my artworks. All you have to do is answer a few questions and get custom made artwork for your space that you will only find out about once you unbox. What am I reading? Still reading Blue sisters by Coco Mellors. Haven't gotten a lot of time to

What am I working on? My first mini comic. I had written it a few months back and decided to draw it this week. It is about the first time me and my mother went to a beach. What am I reading? Blue sisters by Coco Mellors What am I watching/watched recently? Sakamoto Days - unique premise, likeable characters, great energy, feel good vibe New thing I learnt lately? Earth overshoot day measures in how much time we consume all the resources that the Earth generates in a year. I