A very South Asian Inktober

Using the Inktober prompts for 2019, I have created 31 ink sketches each with their own connection to the South Asian Subcontinent.

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Day 1. Ring: I wanted to start off the month with something beautiful and familiar. Jewelry is an integral part of the South Asian culture. Our rings, chudiyan, tikkay, jhumkay, nose rings, and necklaces are unmistakable. Each piece is intricately d
Day 2 Mindless: This is a follower of the Mevlevi Order: A Sufi whirling dervish. Their spinning is an act of worship where they abandon this world full of ego and desire in order to transcend to a higher place of dhikr. The goal is to free the mind,
Day 3 Bait: This is a Stilt fisherman. Native to Sri Lanka, they set up posts some distance from the coast and fish for their families and businesses. The practice actually started during WWI as a creative response to overcrowded fishing spots along
Day 4 Freeze: KULFI! What better way to hearken the word Freeze than the best frozen desert to grace the lands of South Asia. It is a denser and creamier version of the commonly known Western style ice cream. Infused with the rich flavors of almonds,
Day 5 Built: This image is a snapshot of the Taj Mahal being completed in Agra, India circa 1640s. It was commissioned as a mausoleum for the Mughal Emperor Shah Jahan’s wife, Mumtaz Mahal. The tomb itself was built by 1643. It is the epitome of Musl
Day 6 Husky: So just like clothes come in a “husky size," grandmas always want their grandchildren to come in a husky size as well. A big South Asian Culture phenomena is equating the word "Healthy" with chubby.
Day 7 Enchanted: There is nothing more enchanting than the eyes; even more so when they're supporting a Desi Bridal look. Seeing straight into someone’s thoughts and emotions without ever having to break your gaze; it's close to hypnosis at that poin
Day 8 Frail: Many take the elderly for granted. Thankfully, our cultures place importance on family. Grandparents, grand aunts and uncles have a wealth of information and wisdom waiting to be shared. Especially ours. They have lived through partition
Day 9 Swing: I’m really excited to give my daughters the freedom to have fun and live their life to the fullest. Hopefully the idea is phasing out with us, but older generations seemed to have this notion to keep girls from running around and enjoyin
Day 10 Pattern: One of the most incredible sights in Pakistan is seeing these colorful trucks driving around. Strewn with bells, mirrors, lights, and wind chimes, these decorated trucks are the creative expression of the drivers. These trucks are pai
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