(This is one of the those posts that always merit a disclaimer in the first place: I'm not an artist by profession. Neither have any academic background in this field. However, since early childhood, I always loved to draw and paint. I went to a local art-school sometime during my early teenage years but that too for a very short timespan. Otherwise, I'd have been able to spot on where I lack precision in my novice (erroneous to be specific) strokes and, eventually would have ended up with enough reasons why I should not share this post in public.)
I've always been creative. I just didn't really draw much until recently I came up with an idea of sketching portraits of my close friends. The intention was pretty clear - nothing but to impress them. It did not work out in most cases though.
However, while going through the process - sharpening HB-2B pencils, discerning multiple layers of graphite with regards to softness, shaping out nibs for various shades, mislaying erasers constantly and then finding it again to much ecstasy - I discovered one thing. That it relaxes and recharges me like nothing else (Ok, may be couple of whiskies do that too). So I planned to stick with it for as long as it seems interesting to me. Also, thought that sharing those works here on a timely basis would help me keep myself accountable.
So, here goes the first episode of People I met.
The guy with the french-cut beard in the below picture, posing an Al-Pacino gesture from Godfather-II is none other than Jony A. Hoque, one beloved friend of mine from university days. He is generally known as Jony Bhai among his fan-followers.
One may wonder what's not to love about Jony A. Hoque. He is a fabulous singer, guitar player, tea drinker, philosopher, engineer and, above all, a good soul.
I happened to be amid the audience of his many mind-blowing performances which usually encompasses a wide range of genre starting from old folk, bengali classic to modern day band-songs (especially those of Nagar Baul James). On any of his days, whatever the occasion is, he is meant to be the show-stealer.
His effortless, impromptu singing often leaves one wondering what that level of his awesomeness would be had he cared a little bit more about rehearsing or practicing like many Jodu, Modhu, Raam, Shyams of current Bangladeshi music scene do.
On that note, here goes a brief SW analysis of Jony Bhai, followed by his portrait:
Strength:
1. Gifted Voice
2. A big heart capable of winning anyone's heart
3. Elite ancestry (Rumor says connected with Mughal dynasty)
4. A true paragon of virtue
5. Muslim, a progressive one
6. Kindness (especially for minorities of the state)
Weakness:
1. Vulnerable to love
2. Vulnerable to beautiful women
Photo Caption: Engineer turned Singer
I've always been creative. I just didn't really draw much until recently I came up with an idea of sketching portraits of my close friends. The intention was pretty clear - nothing but to impress them. It did not work out in most cases though.
However, while going through the process - sharpening HB-2B pencils, discerning multiple layers of graphite with regards to softness, shaping out nibs for various shades, mislaying erasers constantly and then finding it again to much ecstasy - I discovered one thing. That it relaxes and recharges me like nothing else (Ok, may be couple of whiskies do that too). So I planned to stick with it for as long as it seems interesting to me. Also, thought that sharing those works here on a timely basis would help me keep myself accountable.
So, here goes the first episode of People I met.
The guy with the french-cut beard in the below picture, posing an Al-Pacino gesture from Godfather-II is none other than Jony A. Hoque, one beloved friend of mine from university days. He is generally known as Jony Bhai among his fan-followers.
One may wonder what's not to love about Jony A. Hoque. He is a fabulous singer, guitar player, tea drinker, philosopher, engineer and, above all, a good soul.
I happened to be amid the audience of his many mind-blowing performances which usually encompasses a wide range of genre starting from old folk, bengali classic to modern day band-songs (especially those of Nagar Baul James). On any of his days, whatever the occasion is, he is meant to be the show-stealer.
His effortless, impromptu singing often leaves one wondering what that level of his awesomeness would be had he cared a little bit more about rehearsing or practicing like many Jodu, Modhu, Raam, Shyams of current Bangladeshi music scene do.
On that note, here goes a brief SW analysis of Jony Bhai, followed by his portrait:
Strength:
1. Gifted Voice
2. A big heart capable of winning anyone's heart
3. Elite ancestry (Rumor says connected with Mughal dynasty)
4. A true paragon of virtue
5. Muslim, a progressive one
6. Kindness (especially for minorities of the state)
Weakness:
1. Vulnerable to love
2. Vulnerable to beautiful women
Photo Caption: Engineer turned Singer
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