An ode to the spirit guides, when they take human forms with their primary character traits intact. Horse symbolism represents personal drive and motivation, passion, nobility and unbridled desire for freedom. Horses are known for their vitality, power and stamina and are naturally wild. They have the ability to overcome obstacles, to carry on even on the roughest roads and the toughest climbs.

An ode to the spirit guides, when they take human forms with their primary character traits intact. Elephant symbolism commands power, wisdom and leadership due its dominating presence and air of authority. Elephants have high level of emotional intelligence, often resonating with patience, perseverance, dignity and integrity. They have a matriarch hierarchy, led by the eldest female and made up of daughters, sisters and their offsprings. They are often symbolised closest to Mother Nature, for its contrasting nature and ability, for their ability to create and destroy. But even with its intimidating presence, they are one of the most friendliest and gentlest creatures, provided you are friendly and gentle with them.

An ode to the spirit guides, when they take human forms with their primary character traits intact. Golden Eagle symbolism is a sign of supremacy coupled with perseverance and hard work. They have an immaculate eyesight which gives them a flawless ability to observe their surroundings and use it to their gain. These majestic birds use their vision, speed and dexterity to catch their prey. They are monogamous in nature and stay faithful to one partner for the rest of their life.

An ode to the spirit guides, when they take human forms with their primary character traits intact. Polar Bear symbolism signifies gratitude, perseverance and endurance. Their strength lies in their ability to face adversities and harsh environments. The largest land carnivore, polar bears are excellent hunters and their furs help in effective camouflage.

An ode to the spirit guides, when they take human forms with their primary character traits intact. Black Panther has a mysterious symbolism associated by their strength, power and protection. People perceive them to be terrifying and fear them, but at the same time admire their natural beauty. These silent guardians are very intuitive and protective of their territories and their offsprings.

An ode to the spirit guides, when they take human forms with their primary traits intact. Lion symbolism defines strength, courage and confidence. Lions are huge muscular and powerful cats appearing majestic with pride. The proverbial "King of the Jungle", is generally lazy and has "no fucks given" attitude, beginning it's hunt at twilight.

An ode to the spirit guides, when they take human forms with their primary character traits intact. Deer symbolism is all about gentleness, dignity and grace. Deers are highly sensitive and have strong intuition. Deers naturally are vigilant and move away at the sign of trouble, but they have a determined and a strong character filled with grace.

An ode to the spirit guides, when they take human forms with their primary character traits intact. Raven has a complex and mysterious symbolism in general which marks the sign of intelligence. Myth has it often associated with loss and ill omen, sometimes with prophecy and insight. But factually, Ravens are as intelligent as chimpanzees and highly adaptable birds, found in all terrains of nature, often having a long lifespan.

“When someone accepts our flawed self, in whole, complete and absolute form, without any changes, without any expectations, just having that one belief in me, trust. That’s true love to me.” The word ‘Love’ has many interpretations, subject to context, each unique to every individual. This interpretation evolves as we grow, in every stage of our life, in every experience we encounter, and this will continue to evolve.

We often view ourselves, through a broken mirror, reflecting the past and our collective broken self. This fear of being judged, being emotionally abused, getting ridiculed for our individuality, being accused for even small issues, makes us insecure, breaks us down even further. But, this broken self is just one side. On accepting our imperfections, when we open ourselves for others, the true beauty lies in those imperfections. Genuine, Empathetic, and Vulnerable.

There are moments in our life where we erupt in joy, with intense excitement and happiness, our bodies completely rushed and filled with endorphins. In such a state, many would display it out aggressively, but for few, all they do is that one genuine, mesmerising smile.

Amongst the Khans of Bollywood, the one Khan who showed his nuances and effortless acts as a common man, making it believable, and giving us the feeling that he is one amongst us. The talent, the hard work, the inspiration, the artist with so many faces. His works will continue to live and inspire us forever. Rest in Peace Irrfan Khan

The darkness surrounding us, is often caused by our deepest fears. The fear of the known and the unknown, disturbs us, humiliates us, scares us. Adversities in life tests the strength present in us, but what defines and distinguishes between each individual is their strength of character. To stand and fight or hide in flight, the choice is always ours.

We humans, would have encountered this feeling of insufferable pain atleast once in our life. The reasons may be many, but the feel is the same. That feeling of extreme anguish, disbelief, and the complete deserted aura, with a heavy downpour of negativity. That mental trauma makes it insufferable, which truly sums up as a painful loss.

Once in a while, we meet such people and I always find them beautiful. They have such great stories which makes us filled with awe, inspired by their strength, empathise with their difficulties, and feel sorry for the judgements being made on them. Nevertheless, they too are humans, humans who may be flawed but more genuine than anyone else.

The journey in design begins with the first step, which is "To Just Do It". As the years pass by, each time, we take different paths and continue to pursue our journey of dreams. But, there are times where one begins to feel that at some point we need to take a detour, in order to rejuvenate ourselves. Thus, this is the beginning of my detour, where I embark on a journey towards creating my world of digital illustrations.