India in Watercolor
India in Watercolor
Artwork & Photographs by Elena Ashikova
Hailing from Moscow, Elena Ashikova is an artist who has been recording her travels through sketches, drawings and paintings. Her sensitivity towards a place and its people is evident in her regard and stripped-down, subtle aesthetic. Ashikova recently returned from her trip to India and shared with us some of her fondest memories.
“As I get ready to travel somewhere, I prefer to draw what I think I might see, instead of looking at images in guidebooks or the internet. ”
“I always try to leave something in memory and in gratitude.”
“I was so excited to see Taj Mahal with my own eyes! You can feel peace and love in every detail.”
“I love drawing people different nationalities in traditional clothes. I made these sketches while dreaming about going to Tibet.”
You can see more of Elena's beautiful work on her Instagram account @elena_ashikova
