When Reshmi Shekhar began studying architecture, she never thought she would graduate with a love for illustrating. Somewhere along the journey, she came across the saying, 'Curiosity kills the cat,' and that very moment she knew that all her work would be about this.
With doodling being her passion, the architect also brings in what she has studied to her drawings. However, her illustrations are never complete unless there's a cat hidden in the picture somewhere. She chats with Anila Kurian about the motive behind the cat and her upcoming projects.
Why cats?
I get asked this question a lot and, to be honest, I'm not a cat person. But they are interesting animals and they add a value to my pictures. So you'll always find a fat cat hidden in my doodles — you only need to look closely. Just a hint: he's always hiding in the busiest section of the drawing.
Tell us about your illustrations.
When I started off, Iwas heavily influenced by pop culture, movies, books and music. Over the years, I've been more drawn to music-related art as it's interesting to work with different artistes for that.
Your inspirations...
I draw inspiration from the places I travel to. I always carry a notebook with me, a journal of my travels. I draw and doodle things that I find on my way. And that eventually becomes my work.
How is the architecture course helping you now?
When I was in college, I couldn't even draw. So I have to thank all my teachers and the course in general for the foundation that it has given me. Design aesthetics is something that I have carried forward with.
Do you plan to become an architect?
In a few years, if I am designing and illustrating at the same time, I'll be happy. I'm already working on a few wall-art projects and it has been a lot of fun.
Where can we see your work?
I have a website, www.cktcstore.com, and social media pages of the same name. Ihave my illustrations on sketchbooks for one to use.
Your other future projects?
Apart from my regular illustrations, I'm working on 'Dabba GaadiProject' which is a visual branding for hawkers and other vendors with nameless vehicles we often see on the roads. They can choose what they want the vehicle to be called. I can't wait to get started!
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When Reshmi Shekhar began studying architecture, she never thought she would graduate with a love for illustrating. Somewhere along the journey, she came across the saying, 'Curiosity kills the cat,’ and that very moment she knew that all her work would be about this.
With doodling being her passion, the architect also brings in what she has studied to her drawings. However, her illustrations are never complete unless there’s a cat hidden in the picture somewhere. She chats with Anila Kurian about the motive behind the cat and her upcoming projects.
Why cats?
I get asked this question a lot and, to be honest, I’m not a cat person. But they are interesting animals and they add a value to my pictures. So you’ll always find a fat cat hidden in my doodles — you only need to look closely. Just a hint: he’s always hiding in the busiest section of the drawing.
Tell us about your illustrations.
When I started off, I was heavily influenced by pop culture, movies, books and music. Over the years, I’ve been more drawn to music-related art as it’s interesting to work with different artistes for that.
Your inspirations...
I draw inspiration from the places I travel to. I always carry a notebook with me, a journal of my travels. I draw and doodle things that I find on my way. And that eventually becomes my work.
How is the architecture course helping you now?
When I was in college, I couldn’t even draw. So I have to thank all my teachers and the course in general for the foundation that it has given me. Design aesthetics is something that I have carried forward with.
Do you plan to become an architect?
In a few years, if I am designing and illustrating at the same time, I’ll be happy. I’m already working on a few wall-art projects and it has been a lot of fun.
Where can we see your work?
I have a website, www.cktcstore.com, and social media pages of the same name. I have my illustrations on sketchbooks for one to use.
Your other future projects?
Apart from my regular illustrations, I’m working on 'Dabba Gaadi Project’ which is a visual branding for hawkers and other vendors with nameless vehicles we often see on the roads. They can choose what they want the vehicle to be called. I can’t wait to get started!
With doodling being her passion, the architect also brings in what she has studied to her drawings. However, her illustrations are never complete unless there's a cat hidden in the picture somewhere. She chats with Anila Kurian about the motive behind the cat and her upcoming projects.
Why cats?
I get asked this question a lot and, to be honest, I'm not a cat person. But they are interesting animals and they add a value to my pictures. So you'll always find a fat cat hidden in my doodles — you only need to look closely. Just a hint: he's always hiding in the busiest section of the drawing.
Tell us about your illustrations.
When I started off, Iwas heavily influenced by pop culture, movies, books and music. Over the years, I've been more drawn to music-related art as it's interesting to work with different artistes for that.
Your inspirations...
I draw inspiration from the places I travel to. I always carry a notebook with me, a journal of my travels. I draw and doodle things that I find on my way. And that eventually becomes my work.
How is the architecture course helping you now?
When I was in college, I couldn't even draw. So I have to thank all my teachers and the course in general for the foundation that it has given me. Design aesthetics is something that I have carried forward with.
Do you plan to become an architect?
In a few years, if I am designing and illustrating at the same time, I'll be happy. I'm already working on a few wall-art projects and it has been a lot of fun.
Where can we see your work?
I have a website, www.cktcstore.com, and social media pages of the same name. Ihave my illustrations on sketchbooks for one to use.
Your other future projects?
Apart from my regular illustrations, I'm working on 'Dabba GaadiProject' which is a visual branding for hawkers and other vendors with nameless vehicles we often see on the roads. They can choose what they want the vehicle to be called. I can't wait to get started!
When Reshmi Shekhar began studying architecture, she never thought she would graduate with a love for illustrating. Somewhere along the journey, she came across the saying, 'Curiosity kills the cat,’ and that very moment she knew that all her work would be about this.With doodling being her passion, the architect also brings in what she has studied to her drawings. However, her illustrations are never complete unless there’s a cat hidden in the picture somewhere. She chats with Anila Kurian about the motive behind the cat and her upcoming projects.
Why cats?
I get asked this question a lot and, to be honest, I’m not a cat person. But they are interesting animals and they add a value to my pictures. So you’ll always find a fat cat hidden in my doodles — you only need to look closely. Just a hint: he’s always hiding in the busiest section of the drawing.
Tell us about your illustrations.
When I started off, I was heavily influenced by pop culture, movies, books and music. Over the years, I’ve been more drawn to music-related art as it’s interesting to work with different artistes for that.
Your inspirations...
I draw inspiration from the places I travel to. I always carry a notebook with me, a journal of my travels. I draw and doodle things that I find on my way. And that eventually becomes my work.
How is the architecture course helping you now?
When I was in college, I couldn’t even draw. So I have to thank all my teachers and the course in general for the foundation that it has given me. Design aesthetics is something that I have carried forward with.
Do you plan to become an architect?
In a few years, if I am designing and illustrating at the same time, I’ll be happy. I’m already working on a few wall-art projects and it has been a lot of fun.
Where can we see your work?
I have a website, www.cktcstore.com, and social media pages of the same name. I have my illustrations on sketchbooks for one to use.
Your other future projects?
Apart from my regular illustrations, I’m working on 'Dabba Gaadi Project’ which is a visual branding for hawkers and other vendors with nameless vehicles we often see on the roads. They can choose what they want the vehicle to be called. I can’t wait to get started!