Category Archives: How to

How Not to Draw this Symbol of a Car

Posted on June 23, 2021 by Suhita Shirodkar

How Not to Draw a Car (and some tips on drawing one too) Continue reading →

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Coffee Shops and Farmers Markets (Part 2 of 2)

Posted on May 5, 2021 by Suhita Shirodkar

Drawing People on location again, and listening in to and drawing their stories… Continue reading →

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Coffee Shops and Farmers Markets (Part 1 of 2)

Posted on May 4, 2021 by Suhita Shirodkar

I’m outside drawing people more, feeling their stories, chatting with them across larger distances and holding my sketchbook up for them to see from further away when they’re curious about what I do. It’s different, but I’m thankful for it. Continue reading →

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What I Learnt From Drawing With My Family On Zoom

Posted on March 23, 2021 by Suhita Shirodkar

A year of drawing online with family.What I learnt, how to hold one, and lots of exciting pieces produced by the group. Continue reading →

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A Tutorial, a Giveaway and Fall Colors

Posted on November 19, 2020 by Suhita Shirodkar

A tutorial and a giveaway this fall Continue reading →

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Mailvan

Posted on August 28, 2020 by Suhita Shirodkar

We need the USPS. To keep us connected. To allow us to vote by mail, especially in the time of Covid. To keep our small businesses afloat. Continue reading →

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Small Setup

Posted on October 3, 2019 by Suhita Shirodkar

Testing a Small Setup, ready to sketch in Mexico! Continue reading →

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Big Island, Hawaii: Beach time

Posted on May 14, 2019 by Suhita Shirodkar

Big Island, Hawaii: Beach time and people sketching Continue reading →

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Last few spaces: Maison du Lac Workshop

Posted on May 8, 2019 by Suhita Shirodkar

Last few spaces: Maison du Lac Workshop. More details and registration here:
http://www.ncalsba.org/wordpress/for-members/upcoming-events/ Continue reading →

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Big Island, Hawaii: The Volcano

Posted on May 7, 2019 by Suhita Shirodkar

Journal pages from the Big Island, Hawaii including a few process shots. The kids and I spent 4 days there in early April. When you’re jetlagged, an early breakfast is a lovely idea. And a kid that wakes up early … Continue reading →

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