Hand Drawings

My hand sketching style takes heavy inspiration from my 10 years of training to be an architect. I use different lineweights to emphasise form, texture, and shadow. Below are some examples of my sketches ranging from finished pieces to exploratory studies. Every time I put pen to paper I learn something new :)

Black ink hand drawing of a woman in a traditional sari, with one arm raised and the other behind her head, on white paper

Black ink hand drawing of a woman in a traditional sari, with one arm raised and the other behind her head, on white paper

Desk with a sketchbook featuring a detailed ink drawing of a woman holding a flower, surrounded by pens, a mug, a container, and a yellow and orange capsule-shaped item.

Desk with a sketchbook featuring a detailed ink drawing of a woman holding a flower, surrounded by pens, a mug, a container, and a yellow and orange capsule-shaped item.

Sketchbook page with pencil drawings and notes depicting different ocean wave types including calm sea with ripples, gentle waves, and open ocean waves, with shading and annotations.

Sketchbook page with pencil drawings and notes depicting different ocean wave types including calm sea with ripples, gentle waves, and open ocean waves, with shading and annotations.

Black and white sketch of a busy street scene with storefronts and signs in Korean, pedestrians walking, and electrical wires overhead.

Black and white sketch of a busy street scene with storefronts and signs in Korean, pedestrians walking, and electrical wires overhead.

Urban street scene in Korea with numerous colorful signs and people walking.

Urban street scene in Korea with numerous colorful signs and people walking.

Black and white sketch of two people sitting at a table outdoors, with string lights hanging overhead and plants surrounding them.

Black and white sketch of two people sitting at a table outdoors, with string lights hanging overhead and plants surrounding them.

A black ink sketch of a happy couple dressed in traditional Mexican attire, dancing together with one holding a flower and the other a stick, against a backdrop of green houseplants.

A black ink sketch of a happy couple dressed in traditional Mexican attire, dancing together with one holding a flower and the other a stick, against a backdrop of green houseplants.

A black and white sketch of a man and woman facing each other, with the woman applying makeup or cosmetics to the man's face, standing at a table.

A black and white sketch of a man and woman facing each other, with the woman applying makeup or cosmetics to the man's face, standing at a table.

A black and white ink drawing of a woman with long wavy hair sitting in water, holding a red object in her hands, surrounded by fish and large leaves.

A black and white ink drawing of a woman with long wavy hair sitting in water, holding a red object in her hands, surrounded by fish and large leaves.

A sketch of trees and a fence drawn on a piece of paper, held outdoors with trees and a stone wall in the background.

A sketch of trees and a fence drawn on a piece of paper, held outdoors with trees and a stone wall in the background.

A person holding a drawing of a man and a girl embracing. The drawing is on white paper, and the background shows a light-colored wooden floor.

A person holding a drawing of a man and a girl embracing. The drawing is on white paper, and the background shows a light-colored wooden floor.

A drawing of a monstera leaf with a quote written around it that says, "I am also other than what I imagine myself to be, to know this is forgiven." The drawing is on a white sheet of paper held by a person's hand, with a blurred background of a room

A drawing of a monstera leaf with a quote written around it that says, "I am also other than what I imagine myself to be, to know this is forgiven." The drawing is on a white sheet of paper held by a person's hand, with a blurred background of a room featuring indoor plants, wooden furniture, and a glass vase with dried flowers.

Black ink sketch of a boat on the water near a shoreline with a small cabin, rocks, trees, and a cloudy sky in the background, on a white paper next to two black markers.

Black ink sketch of a boat on the water near a shoreline with a small cabin, rocks, trees, and a cloudy sky in the background, on a white paper next to two black markers.

A framed sketch of a woman in traditional attire waving, displayed on a white surface with vases and bowls nearby.

A framed sketch of a woman in traditional attire waving, displayed on a white surface with vases and bowls nearby.

A framed illustration of two people sharing an umbrella in the rain, standing on a reflective surface, next to a vase with green eucalyptus leaves.

A framed illustration of two people sharing an umbrella in the rain, standing on a reflective surface, next to a vase with green eucalyptus leaves.

Colorful sketch of a woman braiding a child's hair, both sitting on a bench, drawn with multicolored lines.

Colorful sketch of a woman braiding a child's hair, both sitting on a bench, drawn with multicolored lines.

A sketch and a colorful book illustration of a woman in traditional Indian attire with a crane, both images depict her holding a cloth and standing in a landscape with a golden background.

A sketch and a colorful book illustration of a woman in traditional Indian attire with a crane, both images depict her holding a cloth and standing in a landscape with a golden background.

A modern workspace with a white desk holding a digital clock showing 1:27, books, a plant, and decorative objects. Two black-and-white framed illustrations of city architecture hang on the wall behind the desk.

A modern workspace with a white desk holding a digital clock showing 1:27, books, a plant, and decorative objects. Two black-and-white framed illustrations of city architecture hang on the wall behind the desk.

A colorful line drawing of two women touching foreheads, with one woman wearing traditional jewelry and clothing, and the other with elaborate hair and accessories, overlaid with the text 'ART BY PARISA'.

A colorful line drawing of two women touching foreheads, with one woman wearing traditional jewelry and clothing, and the other with elaborate hair and accessories, overlaid with the text 'ART BY PARISA'.

A framed black and white line drawing of a woman and a man facing each other, with the woman holding an object and the man holding a plate of food, hanging on a wall above a wooden surface.

A framed black and white line drawing of a woman and a man facing each other, with the woman holding an object and the man holding a plate of food, hanging on a wall above a wooden surface.

Two framed illustrations of a city street scene, one in color and one in black and white, featuring storefronts with signs and overhead power lines.

Two framed illustrations of a city street scene, one in color and one in black and white, featuring storefronts with signs and overhead power lines.

A hand holding a piece of paper with a black ink sketch of a woman in a dress holding a ball, with Arabic text and a quote in English at the top right corner.

A hand holding a piece of paper with a black ink sketch of a woman in a dress holding a ball, with Arabic text and a quote in English at the top right corner.

A black and white sketch of a woman looking out a window, with her hands on her head, standing in a simple room.

A black and white sketch of a woman looking out a window, with her hands on her head, standing in a simple room.

Sketch of a dog's face in black ink with brown eyes and detailed fur.

Sketch of a dog's face in black ink with brown eyes and detailed fur.

Sketch of multiple faces, including a woman's face on the left, a man with curly hair in profile in the center, and another woman in profile at the bottom right, all drawn with pencil.

Sketch of multiple faces, including a woman's face on the left, a man with curly hair in profile in the center, and another woman in profile at the bottom right, all drawn with pencil.

A black and white sketch of a woman with long hair, sitting at a table with two glasses, holding a cup near her lips, with a contemplative expression.

A black and white sketch of a woman with long hair, sitting at a table with two glasses, holding a cup near her lips, with a contemplative expression.