The sun is setting,
The walk is long,
The dunes never ending,
But I must go on.
Walking in Dunes
Category: Sketches
Butterly Fingers
In a hurry,
He applied butter on his toast
Wiped his hands on his clothes
Picked up his coffee mug
Looked down with a shrug
His face full of worry
His buttery fingers were no good in a hurry!
Her Heels
The past few days have been dark and cloudy. So to lift my spirits, I dress up and slip on my new heels.
I book a cab and decide to reach work early. The pleasant breeze on my face from the open windows of the cab makes me chirpier.
Feeling happy and with my head up towards the skies, I step out of the cab and to my horror notice that my heels are stuck deep in wet muck.
*A loud shrill scream*
The driver looks at me and says, “Yikes, that’s disgusting madam!”
Hope in a Jar
Day 10 Inktober – “Hope”
Who knew that Vitamin Sunshine would become so important? All my life I have been hiding from the harsh rays of the sun and applying sunscreen when on the beach.
Now, I run out every time I see clear blue skies where the sun is shining bright. Thanks to the Vitamin D deficiency that has taught me to embrace light for a healthier life and a positive frame of mind. Hence, this drawing of my sunlight/hope in a jar.
Arms in the Air
Day 9 Inktober – “Throw”
For dance was her expression of freedom. Moving smoothly like a breeze, sometimes flowing vigorously like the waves. Sliding and gliding, swinging and turning. Always energetic, always having fun. Her final dance move ended with her head held high. And every time she threw the ruffles of her skirt in the air in the passion of her dance.
Hear Me Roar
Day 8 Inktober – “Teeth”
When you’re hungry and your inner tiger unleashes its fury.
Fancy Gardens
Day 7 Inktober – “Fancy”
She loved watching the birds in her garden but every time she tried to get close to them, they would fly away.
Every day, she would attempt by going a step closer. Alas, they would fly away.
Some days, she would make sure the birds watched her filling their empty water bowls and bird feeder, yet they never came close.
So, she turned herself into a fancy garden and was never alone again.
Day 6 – Rodent
Day 6 Inktober – “Rodent”
Today Rumpy the Rat decided to make cheesecake so he used all his strength to carry a cheese mountain on his back for his cheesy affair.
Day 5 – Blade
Day 5 Inktober – “Blade”
When I saw Blade as day five’s Inktober prompt, the first thing that came to my mind was Shardblade. The Stormlight Archive is one of the best fantasy book series and Kaladin is my favorite character! This sketch is the chapter art for Kaladin and I always wanted to attempt drawing this.
In difficult situations I always think of Kaladin as he gives me strength, courage, and hope to overcome my fears.
Sometimes fictional characters become your soul and sole motivation. Thank you Brandon Sanderson for giving me Kaladin. 🖤
Day 4 – Radio
Day 4 Inktober – “Radio”
It’s been a long tiring day! My sketch of a radio for Inktober did not turn out to be good, but listening to good old melodies on the radio sure did help.
Nuraine Sadaf 