- By Manoj Nibhoria I still remember the time when I first held a crayon in my hand. I had no clue about what I was supposed to do with this strange colorful stick. We were asked to fill up the little boxes in our drawing books. Considering it as any other homework, I started filling them up hastily, missing most of the edges and corners. After I had filled up half of the boxes, my dad happened to have a look at my work. He then had a chat with me about the importance of edges and corners. That was probably the first and most cherished art lesson of my life. |
As I grew up, the crayons were replaced first by sketch pens and eventually by watercolors. After 4 years of my on and off relationship with various colors, I discovered the two true and everlasting colors of the universe: Black & White. Encompassing everything within and beyond imagination, these are the only two shades which have demanded and succeeded to be perceived over the ages. While others often shy away in darkness, these two have always managed to prevent the catastrophe of a colorless world. Their bold and omnipresent character paved the way for my love towards sketching.
While sketching in my undergrad college, I was greatly influenced by the work of Laurie Lipton.
While sketching in my undergrad college, I was greatly influenced by the work of Laurie Lipton.