Simple365

As you know, early last year in February I started taking daily photos of simple, everyday things to remind me to be happy. Instead of colour, I deliberately chose black and white. After 365 days, that came to an end this year. These photos played a big part in my life and I would love to continue to share them with you here.

This set was taken between late April and early May. By this time I didn’t feel like leaving the house anymore, other than one or two rare driving trips. I spent my days in my atelier and working in the garden. I also made tons of inks using foraged things from the garden.

Simple 365 – Set 5

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A few photos from the set stand out for me –

Santa Ziggy – My high school librarians were very kind to a lonely child who liked spending all her free time at the library. They gave him to me one Christmas. He now spends his days in my home library.

The Yosemite mug – Sierra is my home away from home and I love to wander in those mountains. Sipping from this mug is the perfect start to my day, specially last year when I couldn’t visit.

The little bear – He is a children’s hospice bear. My husband got him for me at Derbyshire. He sits amongst my favourite children’s books in my atelier and watches over me while I work there.

The four roses – I took this one for four loved ones in my life. Raindrops made it extra special.

Paintings From The Lost Pages Book

It was early December last year, while still continuing with the daily photos, that I realized I desperately needed another escape into my imaginary worlds. So, I started making little books and filling them with one painting per day. I have been sharing the paintings from the first book still, which is called Lost Pages. Here are four more paintings from the book.

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The Girl And Her Cat started visiting me more in my paintings to tell me all about their little adventures. I love seeing them and I hope you do too!

They stopped by the Red Inn for some tea, scones with jam, and some kippers by the fireplace. The innkeeper knows them, and always gives them a little extra TLC.

Lost Pages Paintings

I created a page with paintings from my Lost Pages book. I will add on to that page as I share more paintings from that book.

Simple 365 Photos

I also created a page with all the previously shared photos from Simple365. I will add more photos on to that page as well, as I share them here.

Both of these pages can be found on the menu under photography and paintings.

These two special projects have been a beacon of light for me. I hope they bring you some joy and make you smile as well.

Let me know if there is a photo or painting that especially spoke to you.

Until next time,
-Soma

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Simple 365 – Set 4

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Simple365 – These are photos of everyday little things or things that I do that remind me to be happy.

Right around that time, I got into ink-making using flowers around the garden. That is a story for another day. Doing that reminded me of growing up around my grandfather’s printing business. I remember being mesmerized by the world of ink and paper, and it has remained a lifelong passion.

When I started this website, Whims And Fancies was the perfect name as I was standing at the beginning of many paths. Over time, I gravitated more toward my love of ink. Recently I have been thinking of changing the name to suit my current journey.

So, Whims And Fancies became InkTorrents Graphics.

The web address is now www.inktorrents.com

However, I have it set up so that Whims And Fancies will still be around as it is a very important part of my past.

All the old pages will still work and my email address is going to remain the same. If you have linked back to my site in the past, you don’t have to change anything.

Hope you like the new name, I really love it!

Midnight Cat fantasy story art print InkTorrents Graphics Soma Acharya

Speaking of the past – many a year ago, while I was volunteering at the local shelter, a battered and cranky middle-aged cat stole my heart and came home with me. Over the next months and years, he became a confident and loving gentleman. This painting is his story.

Midnight Cat fantasy story art print InkTorrents Graphics Soma Acharya

Originally he was going to be farther away, along a path. Then I thought of how observant he is and decided to do a more close-up painting focusing on his eyes.

Midnight Cat fantasy story art print InkTorrents Graphics Soma Acharya

The Midnight Cat loves to roam about the forest. During his jaunts, the Moon himself gives him a blue glow and lights his path through dense green forest.

Midnight Cat fantasy story art print InkTorrents Graphics Soma Acharya

I didn’t think of it much then, but now it looks to me as if something has caught his attention. I would love to explore that more. One day.

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Thank you again and until next time,
-Soma

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Collections From The Past

Simple 365 – Set 5

A few photos from the set stand out for me –

Paintings From The Lost Pages Book

Lost Pages Paintings

Simple 365 Photos

Midnight Cat And Simple365

Simple 365 – Set 4