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Tammy's avatar

Where does a question go if unanswered?

Nishant Jain's avatar

Maybe it haunts the corridors of our mind, locked in purgatory?

Deborah Rehmat's avatar

I do very much believe that drawing can save the world and I've been sharing my sketchbook drawings for years hoping to nudge people into a drawing habit. And it works! And you're doing it on a grand scale which is definitely world-changing!

Nishant Jain's avatar

Thank you Deborah! We are together in this. 🙌

Anna Wilson's avatar

So good Nishant! I so agree with your 'big idea'... not much better than drawing for rekindling love for the world.

Nishant Jain's avatar

Thank you Anna! Let's save the world together!

Anna Wilson's avatar

Alright. I’m in. Let’s do it 🙃

Elle Griffin's avatar

I want every conference summed up for me in drawings 🤩 Love this!

Terri Mando's avatar

I hear you! Similar path. Drawing habit, yes. I focuse on attention to nature to save the world.

My path is similar... https://open.substack.com/pub/biophiliafolio/p/my-big-idea-to-save-the-world?r=4a0b9k&utm_campaign=post&utm_medium=web&showWelcomeOnShare=false

Melanie Kage's avatar

Dang, missed you at the mall! Next time wheeere please?

Nishant Jain's avatar

Oh too bad! There will be something a couple more times this summer, and definitely in autumn when my book comes out!

Rebecca Huval's avatar

I work as a therapist at a public school, and I couldn’t agree with you more that everyone can (and should!) draw as a mindfulness practice. I’ll also be at Sketcher Fest Edmonds, and I’d love to meet you there!

Nishant Jain's avatar

That is wonderful to hear, Rebecca! I look forward to seeing you there, and chatting about your work. ☺️

Mark Daniels's avatar

Congratulations on being invited to present at this event. I enjoy your drawings.

Nishant Jain's avatar

Thank you Mark!

Phi's avatar

💯 this! Great writeup and thoughts. Enjoyed this very much.

Nishant Jain's avatar

Thank you Phi! 🙌

Fialka Cote's avatar

A lovely read.

ColorSpotter's avatar

Your drawings from the Aspen Ideas Festival are wonderful, for a moment it was as if I was there, too!

And your big idea about drawing as a catalyst for a better world - couldn’t agree more ❤️

For me, the art of drawing is the art of truly seeing. And I believe it is for everyone, regardless of (preconceived) ability, talent, etc. Art and creative expression (no matter what kind) can have such power in making a life happier, healthier snd more beautiful.

So, your tiny drawings have big power and it is beautiful how you bring people together through them.

Nishant Jain's avatar

Glad to hear that. Seeing comes before drawing, and learning to see is at least as important as putting pen to paper. I hope I'm able to bring more people to this. 🥰

Adri Liws's avatar

Hi Nishant.

I will surely have the pleasure to meet you during the Chicago Urban Sketchers seminar. I love your Substack, your ideas and the simple beauty of your little people.

I'm looking forward to shaking your hand at the opening on July 11th.

Nishant Jain's avatar

That's wonderful, see you next week, Adri!

Natasha Badhwar's avatar

Absolutely love your sharing, Nishant. This is so inspiring. Reading you elaborate on your big idea helps me understand my big idea and my needs better. 💜

Nishant Jain's avatar

Wow, I'm glad to be able to help with that Natasha! 🙏

Peter Moore's avatar

Welcome to Colorado with your big ideas and tiny people. We need them

More than ever.

Nishant Jain's avatar

Thank you Peter! Everything was beautiful and nothing hurt. :)

Julia's avatar

I agree that drawing really gives us that opportunity to observe, absorb, and try to make sense of our experiences. Unfortunately I’m challenged with keeping a daily drawing habit.

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Nishant Jain's avatar

I hope to revisit with more time in hand. The times right now ... are a little chaotic!