The new assistant drops by

February 17, 2015

The new assistant drops by while I was editing.

Yusuf Ghot Phool Patti

February 16, 2015

I went with Haider Ali and Mumtaz Ahmad to a place called Yusuf Ghot.

Maripur Hawk's Bay Rd Phool Patti

February 14, 2015

Maripur Hawk's Bay Rd Phool Patti with the masterful Phool Patti artists

First Day in Karachi

February 13, 2015

Sadquain at Frere Hall, Multan Lok Raqs Party and some puppets by Thespianz Theater.

Descending into Karachi

February 12, 2015

After months of working out logistics, waiting, wondering and struggling, I arrived in Karachi, Pakistan.

Wandering with Jogis

December 8, 2014

I had come to SIndh, Pakistan from Los Angeles seeking a group of wandering snake charmers; Jogis to add their music to my animated film "Gul". Little did I know how connected we would be in the years to come, from devastating floods to bringing Sufi poetry to the world all thanks to people joining together to do some good.

Smithfield Bargain at the Hotel Cafe

December 7, 2014

I got to enjoy the music of Smithfield Bargain at the Hotel Cafe. Here are a few quick sharpie sketches of them.

Extemporary Elites at the Blue Whale

October 17, 2014

Extemporary Elites at the Blue Whale live watercolor sketches from the show

LA 4 Gaza at the Echoplex Sketches

October 13, 2014

LA 4 Gaza at the Echoplex Sketches raising funds for Paletine Children's Relief Fund with fantastic music.

LA India Ensemble at Calarts Watercolor Sketches

October 8, 2014

LA India Ensemble at Calarts Watercolor Sketches

Hari Kondabolu at the Troubadour

October 1, 2014

I went to see comedian Hari Kondabolu at the Troubadour. Great show, with some really good comics such as Solomon Georgio, Elicia Sanchez. Here are some sketches made during the show.

Young Workers Rising Block Party

September 27, 2014

Young Workers Rising Block Party Maya Jupiter, Omar Offendum and Quetzal perform. Marker sketches of the performance.

Urdu Markaz Los Angeles 2014 Mushaira

August 31, 2014

Urdu Markaz Los Angeles 2014 Mushaira iPad sketches of poets.

MPV Youth Open Mic at Levantine Cultural Center

August 21, 2014

I went to the MPV Youth Open Mic at Levantine Cultural Center and saw a lot of talent sharing pieces, close to their hearts. Here are a few pencil sketches I managed during the night.