NITHI FINAL SKETCHBOOK EP.4 | LIGHT AT THE END OF THE TUNNEL

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Chatuchak Sunday Market The Lady Mermaid of Copenhagen

Personal Background




received by sketching enthusiasts, and a Thai language edition

of countless people. Many lost their lives, and it became an unprecedented event in human history. As a result of the pandemic, travel was halted, and gatherings were cancelled.

so as to be more accessible to students who wished to study see both books, Thai and English, available to the public as well as continuing to promote sketching as an essential skill alongside the architectural syllabus.

important publications on various occasions, such as a com-

joy in drawing simple things like potted plants, and ceramic urns dotted around my home. Everything was picturesque and

compilation of Thai embassy buildings overseas which was -

included drawings created with different techniques and mediums, giving this volume a lively vibe. All my drawings were compiled in this volume.

of these rare birds are not often spotted and nearing extinction. Several of these drawings were given to the Bird Conservation Society of Thailand for use in their future activities to raise awareness about the conservation of rare bird species in Thailand.


Towards the end of the year, the pandemic situation showed signs of improvement, and people began to adapt themselves

my book, completing it in the space of a few months amidst a calm and meditative atmosphere. This was around the time

mandates, as people began to travel again along with the hope that life would return to normal soon.

and whiled my time away by drawing objects around me. with almost twenty paintings of plants around my home,

reminder of the shared hardships we experienced, which will be remembered for generations. The joy and peace that of drawings.

my works alongside other artist on several occasions, including an exhibition of works by more than thirty National Artists at the Baramee of Art gallery in Chachoengsao province, and

team who assisted and supported the successful publishing

process, which should be useful and encouraging to those you in every way.

adverse to the idea, and began preparations from the beginning

Nithi Sthapitanonda, National Artist


to the watercolor and ink drawings that you see in this book.







by observing the potted plants, seeing the details of the stems and leaves, and the beauty of the new leaves as they sprout. These new leaves come in a variety of interesting hues and have a different texture to the more mature leaves that sprouted before them. The various colors of potted plants, when placed together prudently, create a wonderful scene that one can admire for extended periods. Drawing this scene framed within the edges of the paper, further emphasizes its beauty. This drawing took over twenty days to complete,

Despite being layered with color, the ink lines are prominently visible.








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