Check it out on Goodreads Reading fiction has always been a double-edged sword for me. Some of the most intimate moments I’ve spent alone is while reading fictional stories, while at the same time, feeling a pang of disappointment for myself because I wasn’t doing anything “productive.” Is this mere entertainment?...

I don’t know why, but I liked the eyes-only version more. Linked below is the work-in-progress sketch:

I used to be obsessed with Sherlock (the HBO show) during the time it aired, and part of my fascination was with Martin Freeman here, who so brilliantly played the role of Watson.

I have a particular affinity towards this sketch as I was very apprehensive about attempting Einstein, his face had much more complexity than what I usually dealt with, but it turned out good enough in the end.

Completely botched this drawing, but it reminds me of the drawing streak I used to have back when I was in my hometown during college vacations.

I was either high or I had watched a sad movie before attempting this piece. A strange juxtaposition of Chaplin and Hitler.

My first attempt at drawing after dabbling in caricature pieces in my childhood :)

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