Day 5 – Blade

October 6, 2020October 8, 2020 ~ Nuraine Sadaf ~ 2 Comments

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

October 5, 2020October 8, 2020 ~ Nuraine Sadaf ~ 2 Comments

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.

Day 3 – Bulky

October 5, 2020October 8, 2020 ~ Nuraine Sadaf ~ Leave a comment

Day 3 Inktober – “Bulky”

Always brains over brawn, but at times strong arms can make me weak in the knees.

Day 2 – Wisp

October 4, 2020October 8, 2020 ~ Nuraine Sadaf ~ Leave a comment

Day 2 Inktober – “Wisp”

In her dreams, her burning desires come alive.

Day 1 – Fish

October 3, 2020October 3, 2020 ~ Nuraine Sadaf ~ 2 Comments

Day 1 Inktober Prompt 2020 – “Fish”

Keeping Tui, the moon spirit on my mind I draw this koi fish. May all your elements be perfectly balanced.

September 25, 2020 ~ Nuraine Sadaf ~ 2 Comments

In the twilight,
Holding a lantern in her hand,
She stepped out to sit beside him.
On the wooden bench
Overlooking the sea.
Together, they watched the calm waves.
There was a soft glow in the sky, a slight chill.
From the radio, a melodious tune filled the air.
They looked into each other’s battle-scarred eyes.
The sweet rhythm moved them to dance.
Slowly,
Lovingly,
Entwined in a warm embrace
They swayed like the waves
On their wooden porch.
In the soft glow of the night.

I Must Not Fear

September 11, 2020 ~ Nuraine Sadaf ~ Leave a comment

“I must not fear.

Fear is the mind-killer.

Fear is the little death that brings total obliteration.

I will face my fear.

I will permit it to pass over me and through me.

And when it has gone past I will turn the inner eye to see its path.

Where the fear has gone there will be nothing.

Only I will remain.”

– Frank Herbert, Dune.

Tender

September 9, 2020 ~ Nuraine Sadaf ~ Leave a comment

The mind – a dim, hazy blur.

Restless muscles, not a second of comfort.

Deprived of sleep, a walking soulless spirit of the nights.

Mornings seem dark and groggy.

Every day, a new kind of pain.

Writing in the present state,

A futile attempt.

Mr. Cat on a Branch

August 30, 2020 ~ Nuraine Sadaf ~ Leave a comment

Perched on the branch,

Mr. Cat watched the changing colors of the sky,

With its emerald eyes.

The black and white version of the sketch looks cleaner but the colored version highlights the imperfections, just to make things more believable and achievable.