<p>For playback singer Sparsha R K, painting and doodling is a way of relaxation.</p>.<p>A busy bee, she makes sure that she spends her spare time painting and doodling. </p>.<p>“As I was a naughty kid, my mother sent me to dance and music classes to make sure I invested my energy in something worthwhile,” she says.</p>.<p>It was one of her uncles who recognised her interest and talent in painting and encouraged her to take classes.</p>.<p>Sparsha painted her first piece when she was nine years old.</p>.<p>“It is called ‘Colours of Love’ and is about the relationship between a man and a woman. I was not even aware of the concept back then,” she recalls. </p>.<p>Initially, she turned to various online platforms for ideas. “Now, I sit down and let my thoughts flow onto the sheets. I have painted a lot of pieces of Goddess Durga and Lord Krishna, but I didn’t replicate an idol; it is all my imagination,” she says.</p>.<p>Purple, red and blue are her favourite colours to work with.</p>.<p>She adds, “Since I am not a professional, I am not specific about anything. I just play around with whatever I have, although I do have separate paintbrushes and a drawing book.” </p>.<p>Sparsha says that her parents have been supportive and happy about her being an all-rounder.</p>.<p>The singer spends around five to six hours to complete each painting, while she takes around 15 to 20 minutes for doodling.</p>.<p>When asked about her social media presence, she says she doesn’t have a separate page for her artworks but shares them on her personal handles.</p>.<p>“People who know me only as a singer are surprised. The response is overwhelming,” she says.</p>.<p>Viewing it is as a means of emotional release, Sparsha notes that it is important to have a hobby.</p>.<p>“I have been able to speak my thoughts through painting and singing. All of us go through ups and downs, and having a hobby can keep us sane,” she signs off.</p>
<p>For playback singer Sparsha R K, painting and doodling is a way of relaxation.</p>.<p>A busy bee, she makes sure that she spends her spare time painting and doodling. </p>.<p>“As I was a naughty kid, my mother sent me to dance and music classes to make sure I invested my energy in something worthwhile,” she says.</p>.<p>It was one of her uncles who recognised her interest and talent in painting and encouraged her to take classes.</p>.<p>Sparsha painted her first piece when she was nine years old.</p>.<p>“It is called ‘Colours of Love’ and is about the relationship between a man and a woman. I was not even aware of the concept back then,” she recalls. </p>.<p>Initially, she turned to various online platforms for ideas. “Now, I sit down and let my thoughts flow onto the sheets. I have painted a lot of pieces of Goddess Durga and Lord Krishna, but I didn’t replicate an idol; it is all my imagination,” she says.</p>.<p>Purple, red and blue are her favourite colours to work with.</p>.<p>She adds, “Since I am not a professional, I am not specific about anything. I just play around with whatever I have, although I do have separate paintbrushes and a drawing book.” </p>.<p>Sparsha says that her parents have been supportive and happy about her being an all-rounder.</p>.<p>The singer spends around five to six hours to complete each painting, while she takes around 15 to 20 minutes for doodling.</p>.<p>When asked about her social media presence, she says she doesn’t have a separate page for her artworks but shares them on her personal handles.</p>.<p>“People who know me only as a singer are surprised. The response is overwhelming,” she says.</p>.<p>Viewing it is as a means of emotional release, Sparsha notes that it is important to have a hobby.</p>.<p>“I have been able to speak my thoughts through painting and singing. All of us go through ups and downs, and having a hobby can keep us sane,” she signs off.</p>
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