Kottivakkam Beach

[Balaji]

I decided to end 2025 with an on-location sketch. This is a 8.5" x 5.5" ink and wash sketch.

While my wife decided to get closer to her subject, I sat next to where my car was parked and made my line sketch. A few young kids from the nearby fishing village were curious and supervised my activity, asking a number of questions. One of them was so young that I could not even make out what he was saying.

Once the basic sketch was over, I sat in my car and added the washes. My wife, as usual, completed her sketch very quickly, and was ready to go home. I therefore came home and completed the last layer.

A Very Happy New Year to all of you at CreativeSpark.

 

[Joy]

Balaji, what a wonderful start to the year! I really enjoy the freshness, subtle colors, and the figures that give it "life". How nice that your wife shares your interest. Her work would be most welcome here!