Category Archives: Everyday Sketches

Drawing the kids again

Posted on January 11, 2021 by Suhita Shirodkar

As this country seems to go completely crazy (and I’m not just talking Covid here) , I turn to home and to the kids in my sketches to find some sense of sanity. The everyday feels sane, and the kids losing themselves in their books, games and music is what I sketch. Continue reading →

Posted in california, Close to home, Everyday Sketches, people, san jose, Silicon Valley, Sketch Journal | Tagged kids, location drawings, people, people sketching, urban sketch | 3 Comments

Any Random Corner

Posted on January 6, 2021 by Suhita Shirodkar

Carry around a little book. Draw the little corners. Make the mundane special. Continue reading →

Posted in california, Close to home, Everyday Sketches | Tagged everyday sketch, location drawing, location drawings, sign, urban sketching, vintage sign | 6 Comments

The last of the persimmons

Posted on January 4, 2021 by Suhita Shirodkar

Last of the persimmons from fall 2020. Continue reading →

Posted in Everyday Sketches, Food | Tagged food, persimmon | 1 Comment

Where are the people?

Posted on December 29, 2020 by Suhita Shirodkar

I’m in search of people to draw. In the pre-Christmas rush, I found them in them (and me) in line at the post office, dropping off last minute parcels. Even a quick sketch while standing in a 6 feet apart … Continue reading →

Posted in california, Close to home, Everyday Sketches, people, san jose, Silicon Valley | Tagged grocery, kids, people, people sketching, post office | 3 Comments

Small, orange, and never still

Posted on December 27, 2020 by Suhita Shirodkar

This is Samson. Not so small, actually. And often still. Until I decide to draw him. Then he will come sit on my book. Or walk away. But I don’t give up so easily, I’ll follow him around with my … Continue reading →