Evolving Canvas: The way of an Artist
- Payal Maloo

- Aug 19, 2023
- 2 min read
A blank canvas is an exhilarating and a terrifying thing. I've got this empty space just waiting to soak up my ideas, and that's pretty darn cool. It feels like I am at the crossroads of endless potential and the void stares back, both daunting and inviting. My heart is racing as I hold the brush, knowing that this empty space is a portal to self-expression. A part of me wants to chuck everything, while the stubborn bit won't let go.
Sometimes, I pick up the brush, face the canvas, and start painting without a clue about where it's going to end up. It's like diving into a pool without knowing how deep it is. There are always doubts that run at the back of my mind, but trust in the process and intuition become my compass in the journey.

As colors blend and shapes evolve, a narrative starts to emerge. Each hue and contour add a layer to the story, sometimes revealing emotions too intricate for words. With every stroke, I become both creator and spectator, seeing a story unfold that captures what I think and feel. This is a testament to the magic that transpires when intuition meets the canvas.

What if I tell you, some of my days unfold in much the same way? There's that thrilling uncertainty at the day's start, those moments when my instincts nudge me to make a call, the surprising turns somewhere in the middle. The day isn't always neatly scripted; it's the mix of planned strokes and improvised slashes that make each day a unique masterpiece. Just like the artist, I too, embrace the journey, wherever it takes me.


Medium: Illustration on Procreate
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Evolution/ Transformation which we go through everyday in our life, illustrated in a (what I can say) different way.