musings
by PAULOMI JOSHI
02
FINDING MYSELF PAGE 08
what’s INSIDE
CREATURES
EXPERIMENTS PAGE 12
I welcome you to join me on a journey into the whimsical world of my thoughts.
THE LYNX
“She surveys her kingdom from the twisting roadways of trees and rocks, padding silently across the carpet of snow bathed in the muted tones of twilight. Tracking every movement of her prey, every step, every breath, she hides in the bushes, her mottled fur mixing into the barks and stones.
Glowing like the moon, her eyes look deep into your soul. For the greeks, she brings the truth, seeing beyond illusions and lies. To the astronomers of old, she showed her prowess, allowing only those with her eyes to gaze upon her namesake in the black skies.”
The ones
wild
tiger
micron on paper + photoshop
Beware hunter fore you walk to your demise. You might forevermore be lost in these woods full of lies.
There’s malice in these woods and sentience in the trees They watch you when you sleep and creep into your dreams
Beware hunter, for you have found what you sought but you have lost your way, and strayed from your path.
Creatures Creatu
Tully will hide in the water, appearing to those troubled at heart. True to her name, she is calm and wise. With her quiet advice and patient smile, her appearance is an indication of sunny days and calm waters, full bellies and shared smiles TULLY
Creatures of the forest
TOKI
This masked spirit lives inside the tree trunks, changing homes from season to season. He talks to the trees and often sits on their boughs, silently observing the forest. If you go on a walk in the woods, you’ll most likely get a fleeting glance of Toki, hidden in the foliage.
FARRAN
Farran stands guard at the gate of the inner forest. He logs the entry and exit of every animal, elf, nymph, dryad, imp, fae, and sometimes even human. Farran is the kindest of the guardians, often seen nursing hurt animals back to health, and offering the pure spring water from his bowl to weary travelers. But don’t be fooled by his peaceful face; test his patience and he will chase you through the forest with his staff.
FINDING
MYSELF micron on textured paper
micron on textured paper
Meander
Home is often in the relationships that trickle in through the fissures in your heart, to the place where your soul finds peace.
POPPY the PIG
Poppy is the loveliest pig you’ve seen, with her soft ears and her pink nose, and her cute little tail. She loves frolicking in the mud and playing with her friends, and has a soft spot for apples.
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WILLIAM the WHALE
William is a gentle giant, with friends everywhere. He loves his pranks, a hint of mischief always in his zen like smile. And if you request nicely, he’ll give you a ride through his favourite places in the ocean.
If you see a tiny cat with a furry belly and a soft purr, DO NOT ENGAGE. It will ensnare your hand. It will bite the everloving hell out of it. And you will still love it.
Neko
Henry the
Henry will peek at you from the water, lazing around in the water lit with warm sunlight, and play hide and seek with the children passing by, hiding in the undergrowth and jumping out in surprise.
experiments
glazed ceramicsworkshop with pattterned studio
Hippo
by - PAULOMI JOSHI
@deerandloony @paulomijoshi
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