A visual diary where everyday life becomes art through quiet observation
Soumitra Saha
I am a visual storyteller drawn to everyday life—quiet streets, passing moments, familiar corners.
Sketches inspired by my wanderings through Kolkata, drawn from the photos I captured while roaming the streets with my camera.
We visited Darjeeling following the initial COVID-19 outbreak in 2020. I considered converting the recollection into an illustrated journal. Finishe…
Visited Kalimpong on August 15, 2023, to witness the celebration of Independence Day. Many schools participated in this event. This sketch is based …
Sketched based on a photo I took at Ghum, Darjeeling. After a long time, I sketched on A4-sized paper, though minor trimming was required to accommo…
I carried my sketchbook instead of a camera, planning to capture moments on paper. The crowd made it impossible to sketch, so I quietly took a few p…
I brought my sketchbook along today and created it this time. Even if my four rapid sketches were not flawless, I am glad to have them in my sketchb…
This sketch was derived from a photograph I captured earlier this year at the Babughat Transit Camp. As the camp was drawing to a close, it is likel…
I thought I would revisit my fine-nib fountain pen to make sketches like Micron. Though I like the broad strokes, it’s fun to use old tools. It was …
Sketch from a photo I took at Sittong. Wash using Havana Brown and Olive Brown fountain pen ink. Although they are not waterproof, they are fun to u…