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1. Tell us more about your background and
journey.
My name is Ishita Sharma and I am from
Delhi. Currently, I am doing my graduation from Delhi University and also
preparing for BFA entrance. Honestly, I was never into paintings or arts as a
kid. I was always indulged in dance but in 9th standard, I opted fine arts.
Gradually I developed an interest in arts and
it became part of my daily schedule. My school teachers helped and encouraged
me a lot. And from the past two years, my paintings are selected in exhibition of
DAV United. Plus I also started my art account @art_n_innovation_ last year which is going good.
2. When did you decide you wanted to be a painter/illustrator?
I always dreamt of becoming a fashion
designer when I was around 10-11 yrs but I somewhere had one thing in my mind
that I am interested more in sketching then stitching. But when I opted for
fine arts, it was clear that I will opt it as my career.
3. Is it a financially stable career?
It actually depends on what one wants to
do. If a person wants to open his/her own gallery it is very difficult to
establish and it requires huge capital investment. But one can also get employed in various
fields of professor, teacher, illustrator, graphic designer, etc which
could be more financially stable careers.
4. Who is your favourite illustrator and why?
My favourite illustrator is M.F Hussain
. I am really fascinated by his paintings and his journey. His execution of bold, vibrantly coloured
narrative paintings with cubism technique. My favourite is the Mother Teresa
series. And I always look up to his work
and style.
5. Where do you get inspired to create
art?
Inspiration can come from anywhere and
anything. From another artist, dancer, nature, etc. One of the most
important aspects is that you get inspired by the things you love or the
things you get satisfaction from. When I draw something and if I am not loving
it or getting satisfied I would not be able to draw it more. So it's important
that you should love what you are doing.
6. What does your typical day look like?
My day is as simple as anyone else.
Waking up, getting ready for college, coming back, some dance practice and
some art and craft.
But in lockdown, many things changed from
playing, cooking, spending time with family. Also, lockdown helped me to
learn new art forms. I am learning various Indian art forms. Also, I have been
able to watch and learn from many other artists.
7. What piece of advice would you like to give
to future aspiring illustrators?
Practising every day and everything is
the key. I have learned one thing that one should not stick to one medium or
one form. Try different mediums and different forms as it helps to learn
things more effectively.
One could find many difficulties and
criticize but one should not quit. Always keep trying, learning and growing.
8. Which is your favourite book and why?
Actually, I am not a book person. I had
read a few novels and books suggested by friends and family but my favourite
book is "The Secret". I loved this book because it taught me a lot
of things about my lifestyle .
The main reason for liking this book was it is very
practical about life. Also the way everything is explained it helped me to
learn many things.
Interview by - Kriti
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