Happy and Peaceful Buddha Drawing  by Lavanya Art is an emotion. Lavanya shared her inspiration behind the happy and peaceful Buddha. In her own words, she shared: “Hi. I am Lavanya and I find it very calming when I draw. So, I always have my drawing book ready to draw whenever I feel like. One day, when I opened my drawing book, I felt like drawing or sketching something which would make me feel happy and peaceful. For a while, I closed my eyes and I was thinking of what drawing should I make. Then, I felt like drawing Buddha. I decided to do a little Buddha drawing.   Somehow, I felt like sketching this image and adding appropriate colors. Also, when I looked at the image, I felt the little Buddha is meditating very peacefully and happily in a blue circle sitting on a lotus flower. I felt very happy drawing the image.”

 Creativity Unleashed through Water Colours Watercolours bring an element of surprise to every artwork—the colours flow, blend and create something new. At the Rainbow Festival, students embraced this freedom to explore and express themselves on paper. Each artwork reflected a different imagination and perspective. At Print.Able, we believe creativity is not about controlling the outcome; it is about creating the opportunity to express. Every brushstroke, every colour and every idea deserves to be acknowledged and appreciated. Click on the video below to experience the colourful world created by the students who participated in the painting activity using water colours at the Rainbow Festival.  This is part 3 of 3 posts showcasing student's art work. To enjoy the creativity using crayons, click here and to take in talent through colour pencils, click here .

 Creativity Unleashed through Colour Pencils Give a group of young artists the same blank sheet and the same set of colour pencils, and you will see that every sheet tells a unique story. More than 200 students with disabilities from over 30 schools across Bengaluru came together at the Rainbow Festival, organised by  The Inclusion Movement . Driven by volunteers, the festival created a space where students could express themselves through art, dance, music, theatre and more. It was a celebration not just of talent, but of possibility, participation and self-expression. Among the many activities at the festival, more than 55 students between the ages of 6 and 17 participated in three art activities—crayons, colour pencils and watercolours.  Each student brought their own perspective, imagination and way of seeing the world to the page. At Print.Able, we celebrate this individuality. We believe creativity doesn't have to conform—it simply needs the freedom to be ...

 Creativity Unleashed through Crayons On a bright Sunday in August, more than 200 students with disabilities from over 30 schools across Bengaluru came together at the Rainbow Festival, organised by The Inclusion Movement .  Driven by volunteers, the festival created a space where students could express themselves through art, dance, music, theatre and more. It was a celebration not just of talent, but of possibility, participation and self-expression.  Among the many activities at the festival, more than 55 students between the ages of 6 and 17 participated in three art activities—crayons, colour pencils and watercolours.  Each student received the same simple starting point: a blank sheet of paper and a set of colours.  At Print.Able, we believe that every creative expression deserves to be acknowledged and appreciated.  We believe creativity isn't about creating something that fits a particular definition of good art . It is about having the freedom to...

Short Film: Food Chain by Lavanya Lavanya returns to her passion for short film and has created one to explain the food chain. 'This is a creative stop-motion project that explains how plants, animals, and predators are connected in a food chain and why every living thing is important.' App used: Stop motion studio Song courtesy: Jokke Jokke Meke by Vijay Prakash To watch another short film by Lavanya, click here

Short Film: By the Window by Lavanya The question, ' How do I experience the beauty of the movement of the earth?'  led Lavanya to combine her love for music and media. She made a short film from her home to share her experience. She shared the video with Print.Able along with her vision.  'This film is an attempt to capture a day in our life through the frames of house windows. This film intervenes different Hindustani Raagas associated with different parts of the day with the people, events, weather that touch our lives.' Short Film made using IPhone 13 and Canva To watch another short film by Lavanya, click here

Trees in Bangalore – A Burst of Colour  By Ajit Chandrasekhar We return to Print.Able, after a lull, with an absolute burst of colour. Ajit Chandrasekhar responds to the trees that come into bloom in Bangalore at the beginning of the year, painting the city with colour: reds, oranges, yellow, pinks, lavenders, violets. The last picture is looking ahead to the happy time of the mango harvest. Burst of Colour The Garden - Tulip Tree in Bloom Bangalore Trees in Bloom 1 Bangalore Trees in Bloom 2 Bangalore Trees in Bloom 3 Bangalore Trees in Bloom 4 Bangalore Trees in Bloom 5 Bangalore Trees in Bloom 6 The Pink Water Lily Blooms After a Long Time Harvesting Mangoes All the works are painted with gouache on paper in 2026.

Interview: The Making of the Tree Monster Print Able interviewed Cherian Joseph, a talented young man who co-directed his first short film, “Vrisksha Rakshas” (Tree Monster). Editor’s note: Watch the short film to add richness and context to the interview. He completed a course in Communication Design from the National Institute of Design, Kurukshetra. Cherian shared that he was selected to NID based on his originality in solving the given problem. With pride, he shared his first Malayalam short film “Vrisksha Rakshas” (Tree Monster) with his art teacher. Back in 2018, his art teacher Ashwini had recognized his creativity and his unique approach to art, which was a blend of personal experience and style. Cherian wrote the screenplay and co-directed the film. In addition, he is also the protagonist. The concept of Vriksha Rakshas was inspired by Malayalam folklore where ghosts are chained by the trees. “The movie explores who is really the tree monster,” shared Cherian. He talks about...

 Short Film: The Tree Monster . Cherian Joseph completed a course in Communication Design from the National Institute of Design, Kurukshetra. With pride, he shared his first Malayalam short film “Vrisksha Rakshas” (Tree Monster) with his art teacher. Back in 2018, his art teacher Ashwini had recognized his creativity and his unique approach to art, which was a blend of personal experience and style. Cherian wrote the screenplay and co-directed the film. In addition, he is also the protagonist. Click on the video below to watch the short film. It draws the audience in from the first frame and lingers with you long after you have finished watching.  The film is directed by Aastha Goel and Cherian Joseph. Cherian is currently working on the screenplay for his second film which will be significantly longer in duration. Click here to read his interview where he shares his journey of making his first film. 

 Vedanth's Creative Portfolio We, at Print Able, are delighted to share Vedanth’s creative portfolio in collaboration with Sense Kaleidoscopes.  Check out Vedanth's artwork showcased in the video below: The titles and descriptions are carefully created by the curation team of Sense Kaleidoscopes. They create them based on the long-term relationships they build with each of their artists. Over time, through many conversations—sometimes even over months—they begin to understand the emotions, thoughts, and inner worlds that inform the artists' creative work. They make detailed audio/video documentation and maintain a data map to ensure that what finally reaches the world reflects the most accurate and authentic expression of each student’s intent and personality.

Interview: Experiencing Inclusion in Social Work Shrusti Raj Print Able interviewed Shrusti Raj, a young man with a passion for social work. He has been associated with an NGO called Youth for Parivarthan (YFP) for about eleven years. “Before we focused only on Mandala arts. …then we did portraits. We started off with Swami Vivekananda, Mysore Maharaja Wodeyar and celebrities like Puneeth Rajkumar… The idea was that with the art on the wall, it will reduce littering and discourage people from urinating in public” Click on the link below to listen to the complete interview where he shares his experience of working with YFP. He he started off at YFP, engaging with activities related to art and slowly evolved to taking up more responsibilities. He is now a reliable member of the core group. He also shared that Prime Minister Modi appreciated the work done by YFP in his Mann ki Baat . A former student of Brindavan Education Trust, he shared his experience of volunteering for Youth for P...

 Rohit's Creative Portfolio We, at Print Able, are delighted to share Rohit’s creative portfolio in collaboration with Sense Kaleidoscopes.  Check out Rohit's artwork showcased in the video below: The titles and descriptions are carefully created by the curation team of Sense Kaleidoscopes. They create them based on the long-term relationships they build with each of their artists. Over time, through many conversations—sometimes even over months—they begin to understand the emotions, thoughts, and inner worlds that inform the artists' creative work. They make detailed audio/video documentation and maintain a data map to ensure that what finally reaches the world reflects the most accurate and authentic expression of each student’s intent and personality.

  Art Gallery: Digital Art by Rohith Rohith is a 25-year-old non-verbal individual on the autism spectrum. He currently attends vocational training at the Amogh Centre and pursues illustration design training at Ishanya India. His journey and art is shared by his mother: Rohith was diagnosed with autism at the age of 1.5 years. In his early years, he was extremely hyperactive and struggled with making eye contact. As he was unable to express emotions verbally, he would resort to screaming when overwhelmed. From early days, Rohith showed a lot of interest in drawing. Unlike most children, he preferred watching advertisements over television shows. He also likes to hoard soft drinks like Fanta and Coca-Cola—not to drink them though. He has a similar habit of collecting biscuits and sweets, preferring to keep them rather than eating it. Over the years, with consistent speech and behavioural therapy, along with learning support at home, Rohith has shown great progress. Today, he ex...

Art Gallery: Gyan Unni's Favourite Characters  Gyan Unni loves to draw and here are some of his favourite characters from books and graphic stories. Gyan loves colours and dislikes junk food. Gyan is currently enrolled at the Centre for Autism and other Disabilities Rehabilitation, Research and Education (CADRRE).

Devarnama Song by Lavanya Print.Able spoke to Lavanya, a young talented singer who is studying music in Bengaluru. She shared how she got into music: “My teachers in school used to say I sing well in the school programs, so I chose music to do my further studies. My favorite type of composition is a Daevarnama.” We also have a clip of Lavanya singing “ Tamburi meetidava,” a Daevarnama composed by Purandara Dasa ,  which you can find below! 

My Calm: Music, Sports, and My Dogs  by K. K., a fifteen year old student shared the different channels she has discovered to alleviate stress and anxiety.  I love listening to music and singing—it calms me, and people say I’m good at it. It makes me happy. I also enjoy running, swimming, and squash because they help me feel better when I’m stressed. Reading, writing, and talking to people can be tiring, so at 6:00 PM, my Alexa reminder tells me to listen to music.  I love soft, melodious music. I have been taking singing classes for the past 7 years. My favourite musicians include Shreya Goshal, Chitra, Taylor Swift and Camilia Cabello. I want to learn how to play the piano. When I’m bored, I play with my dogs, Cookie and Brownie. I still find long conversations hard, but I’m working on my social skills. My little joys keep me going, and I hope to keep learning how to manage my neurodiversity and stay happy.

About Me   by Siddarth Ravi Narayan I am Sid. I am working in inclusive employment for the past 17 years in a software firm. I love my work and my friends there. We are called seven wonders as we work hard and do well though we have our difficulties I love to play drums and other instruments. I like playing tabla and am taking lessons I like dancing too though I dance only in my room! I love all gadgets and understand how to use them very quickly. I do some photography of events in my office. I took basic lessons in photography in order to do this. I try to draw every day. I learnt block printing. I am shy to talk to people, but I like sending mails and messages. I have very good bosses. If I make mistakes they correct it. I had difficulty in G-pay; but my dad taught me to use it responsibly; now I am in control of it. I am a happy person. Flowers Find the Hidden Letters Sid playing Tabla

Interview: Aditi Sowmyanarayan on 'Thus She Rose'   Print.Able: Aditi, I read your novel Thus She Rose almost as soon as it became available on Amazon and, as usual, I have my three questions for you.   But before that, let me say I really liked Pooja Sakhlani’s cover – the colours of the winter sky, the snow and fir trees in the background, and Zooni with the pretty top (lovely colour), the tattoo, and the thin gold chain. And now, my questions: Print.Able: A chalk and cheese difference in style and content between Gobble Thy Prejudice and Thus She Rose .   I enjoyed that. Very serious, hardly any humour, unexpected twists, including at the end – did the story just come to you in entirety or did you have to work a lot to put it together? Aditi: Thank you! I love the cover design too and it’s the wallpaper on my phone! So, let me just give you a bit of background about how the idea for this novel came about. This was right after my short story collection, Small S...