SKETCHOSPHERE

Lala Lajpat Rai

2011-07-05T00:54:00.000-07:00

Lala Lajpat Rai (1865–1928) was an author, freedom fighter and politician, chiefly remembered as a leader in the Indian fight for freedom from the British Raj. He was popularly known as Punjab Kesari (The Lion of Punjab) or 'Sher-e-Punjab' .

In 1928, Lajpat Rai led a procession with Pandit Madan Mohan Malviya to demonstrate against the Simon Commission. During this procession, Rai became the target of a lathi charge led by British police.

During World War I, Lajpat Rai lived in the United States, but he returned to India in 1919 and in the following year led the special session of the Congress Party that launched the non-cooperation movement.

Imprisoned from 1921 to 1923, he was elected to the legislative assembly on his release. When the commission visited Lahore on 30 October 1928, Lala Lajpat Rai led the protest against Simon Commission in a silent non-violent march, but the police responded with violence. Lala Lajpat Rai was beaten with lathis at the chest.

He later succumbed to his injuries. Bhagat Singh, who was an eyewitness to this event, claimed that it was this act that caused him to 'vow to take revenge' against the culprits of this violence.

Medium: Pencil
Info source: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Lala_Lajpat_Rai

Amaltas in Watercolor

2011-05-26T10:50:00.000-07:00

This is a watercolor painting of a tree known as 'Amaltas' or 'Cassia Fistula' .
This yellow tree is ubiquitous in India.
The original picture was clicked by a friend and is there on her Flickr stream: http://www.flickr.com/photos/meghachandola/

My Fair Lady

2011-05-04T11:40:00.000-07:00

Diana, Princess of Wales (Diana Frances; née Spencer; 1 July 1961 – 31 August 1997) was a member of the British royal family and an international personality of the late 20th century as the first wife of Charles, Prince of Wales, whom she married on 29 July 1981. The wedding, which was held at St. Paul's Cathedral, was televised and watched by a global audience of over 750 million people. The marriage produced two sons: Princes William and Harry.

Info source: Wikipedia (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Diana,_Princess_of_Wales)

Medium: Pencil color

The Famous Afghan Girl

2011-03-06T05:49:00.000-08:00

Sharbat Gula, an Afghan lady was photographed by the famous journalist Steve Mc Curry
Gula was living as a refugee in Pak, during the time of the war when she was photographed.
This image was featured on the cover of the June 1985 issue of National Geographic Magazine. Gula was then around 12 years old.
The team relocated Gula, then around the age of 30, in a remote region of Afghanistan in the year 2002.
She had married and returned to Afghanistan from the refugee camp in 1992. She had never seen her famous portrait before it was shown to her in January 2003.
She is now living with her husband and three daughters.

Medium: Pencil Color

Info Source: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Afghan_Girl

Scenery in Wash Effect

2011-03-03T05:54:00.000-08:00

This particular style of painting in water color is known as the 'Wash-Effect'.
Precise and sharp lines are not made and colors are intermixed to create effect.
Lots of water is applied afterwards as well to make the painting give a blurred feel.

Medium: Water colours.
This is reproduced from a cover page.

The Long Tailed Shrike

2011-02-27T01:16:00.000-08:00

The Long Tailed Shrike is a member of the bird family Laniidae, the shrikes.
It is generally found in on bushes in scrubby areas and cultivation.
This bird preys on lizards, insects, rodents and even small birds.
Its feet are not suited for tearing, beak is used for preying purpose.

*Medium: Pencil color
*Reproduced from an old calender

Girl sitting (Madhubani style)

2011-02-10T08:04:00.000-08:00

This was printed on a packet of incense sticks.
This particular style is known as 'Madhubani'.
It is an ancient Indian style originally from the state of Bihar.
This style originated at the time of the Ramayana.
The medium is pencil color.

Vidya Balan

2011-01-10T03:17:00.000-08:00

This is a wax crayon sketch of actress Vidya Balan. This pic appeared in the newspaper Delhi times (Jan8/2011). In her new movie 'No one killed Jessica' she has played the role of Sabrina Lall, the real life sister of late Jessica Lall.

Lal Bahadur Shastri

2010-12-14T06:52:00.000-08:00

Lal Bahadur Shastri was born on October 2, 1904 at Mughalsarai, Uttar Pradesh.
Lal Bahadur Shastri was the second Prime Minister of independent India. Though diminutive in physical stature he was a man of great courage and will. He successfully led country during the 1965 war with Pakistan.
To mobilize the support of country during the war he coined the slogan of "Jai Jawan Jai Kisan". Lal Bahadur Sastri also played a key role in India's freedom struggle.
He led his life with great simplicity and honesty and was a great source of inspiration for all the countrymen.

(Info source: http://www.iloveindia.com/indian-heroes/lal-bahadur-shastri.html)

Happy day!!

2010-09-25T13:35:00.000-07:00

I loved the innocence in this cartoon!

Medium is pencil colour

Dolphin

2010-09-23T08:43:00.000-07:00

Medium is wax pastels

Parrot

2010-09-22T08:28:00.000-07:00

Medium is pencil color

Lady in a cheerful mood

2010-09-21T13:40:00.000-07:00

Medium is pencil color

Bappa Rocks!

2010-09-20T02:22:00.000-07:00

I found the pose to be very sweet!

Ganpati Bappa Morya!!

Bappa Rocks!

Medium : pencil colors

Tiger drinking water

2010-09-18T05:14:00.000-07:00

Medium : Wax Crayons

CD fish

2010-09-14T11:55:00.000-07:00

Hii! this is a tiny piece of craft. I used a waste CD and plastic sheet.

Two buttons were used for eyes of the fish.

This is my first attempt at making such craft.. hope u like it too :)

This is a CD and a waste plastic sheet - the materials used.

Lady in a sitting pose

2010-09-14T02:05:00.000-07:00

I liked her pose.
Medium is pencil colours

DABANGG :)

2010-09-13T12:15:00.000-07:00

I tried drawing the Dabangg Inspector Chulbul Pandey :)
Medium: Wax pastels

Winter is here!

2010-09-12T01:36:00.000-07:00

Medium: Pencil

Born of dreams

2010-09-11T09:02:00.000-07:00

This is reproduced from a print ad of Diya diamond jewelery.
The medium is pencil colour

A lady in standing pose

2010-09-08T05:01:00.000-07:00

Medium is Water colour

Skipping lady

2010-09-03T04:18:00.000-07:00

This reproduced from a print ad. Medium is pencil color

Stencil art

2010-09-02T07:44:00.000-07:00

I made this with the help of a stencil. The stencil was made by cutting a thick paper in the shape of leaves and then filing the underlying paper with pencil shading.

Nelson Mandela

2010-08-19T11:08:00.001-07:00

Nelson Rolihlahla Mandela was born on 18 July 1918 and served as president of South Africa from 1994 to 1999, and was the first South African president to be elected in a fully representative democratic election. Before his presidency, Mandela was an anti-apartheid activist, and the leader of the armed wing of the African National Congress (ANC). In 1962 he was arrested and convicted of sabotage and other charges, and sentenced to life in prison. Mandela served 27 years in prison. Mandela has received more than 250 awards over four decades, including the Nobel Peace Prize in the year 1993.

Sir Albert Einstein

2010-06-15T11:27:00.000-07:00

14 March 1879- 18 April 1955

He is often regarded as the father of modern physics. He received the 1921 Nobel Prize in Physics "for his services to Theoretical Physics, and especially for his discovery of the law of the photoelectric effect.

LADY IN A YOGA POSE

2010-06-06T01:48:00.001-07:00

Medium: Pencil colors on A4 Paper
(Reproduced from a print ad)

Tiger

2010-03-08T00:29:00.001-08:00

medium: wax crayons

Director Shyam Benegal

2010-03-07T01:04:00.000-08:00

Medium: Pencil colour

This is reproduced from the cover page of Mint lounge- March 6, 2010

A portrait

2010-03-06T01:12:00.001-08:00

Medium: Crayons

Fruits

2010-03-04T22:33:00.000-08:00

Medium : Crayons

Mother

2010-03-04T02:03:00.000-08:00

Medium: Pencil Colours

I simply loved this photo. This is reproduced from the cover page of the novel 'Mother'. (written by Maxim Gorky).

A LADY

2010-03-02T11:36:00.000-08:00

Medium: Crayons

Kitten

2010-02-28T10:52:00.000-08:00

Medium : Pencil colours
I love animals so i tried making this kitten :D

Flowers in WC

2010-02-26T05:12:00.000-08:00

Medium : water colour

I have made his because painting flowers in colours (in whichever medium) gives a certain joy and gladness :)

My friend Abhinav :)

2010-02-23T08:54:00.000-08:00

My friend Abhinav.

PS: Original photo http://www.facebook.com/photo.php?pid=2973376&id=536864227

My Grandpa

2010-02-21T04:25:00.001-08:00

I LOVE YOU GRAND PA!!

Uncle Scrooge!!

2010-02-12T11:10:00.000-08:00

Doggy!

2010-02-10T21:03:00.001-08:00

I have made this because I love dogs!

Caricature 1

2010-02-03T05:43:00.000-08:00

Hi! this is a caricature of Dr. APJ Abdul Kalam. This is reproduced from The Times of India. (Originally made by the great cartoonist Laxman)

Diva!

2010-01-27T02:29:00.000-08:00

I saw this pic in the Femina magazine. I just loved her attitude, a real diva she is!!!

Dr. S. Radhakrishnan (1888-1975)

2010-01-17T21:08:00.000-08:00

He was a noted educationist and philospher. He was the second president and first vice-president of India.

Angelina jolie

2009-12-03T09:28:00.000-08:00

A girl

2009-11-28T23:43:00.000-08:00

Titli

2009-11-27T07:07:00.001-08:00

DESERT GIRL

2009-11-27T03:28:00.000-08:00

My salute to the REAL heroes

2009-11-26T04:35:00.000-08:00

Late Major Sandeep Unnikrishnan(NSG commando)
Late Sri Hemant Karkare ( IPS)

Red autumn :)

2009-11-26T04:15:00.000-08:00

Medium : Pencil colour

Rose in pencil colour

2009-09-28T05:53:00.001-07:00

fence (P & HP)

2009-09-28T05:49:00.000-07:00

This is basically showing the 'perspective and horizon point'. the medium is water colour.

cartoons

2009-09-15T01:10:00.000-07:00

some other sketches ( cartoons)

2009-09-15T01:02:00.000-07:00

friends ( in WC)

2009-08-03T12:32:00.001-07:00

Rose in wash effect

2009-07-28T03:08:00.001-07:00

Parrots in pencil colour

2009-07-27T02:10:00.000-07:00

flowers

2009-07-23T07:12:00.001-07:00

Tulips in Water Colour

2009-07-20T06:47:00.000-07:00

My first watercolour attempt :D

2009-07-17T09:34:00.001-07:00

Three ladies

2009-07-03T02:34:00.001-07:00

Lady playing veena

2009-06-27T21:15:00.000-07:00

Dancing Queen :)

2009-06-26T05:13:00.001-07:00

2009-06-23T22:07:00.000-07:00

Balgangadhar Tilak

2009-06-23T03:47:00.000-07:00

2009-06-21T09:16:00.000-07:00

2009-06-21T09:06:00.000-07:00

2009-06-21T08:59:00.000-07:00