Doodling Up Joy

Turning embarrassing moments of daily life into comedic relief comes naturally to Neha Sharma. The CA-turned-doodle artist now harnesses the power of her paints to create relatable comics that mirror the everyday. In a hearty chat with Bayar Jain, the self-taught artist and storyteller outlines her journey and underlines the importance of art in bringing happiness.

- Bayar Jain

You've obtained a degree in Chartered Accountancy. What motivated you to switch?

I've been doodling for as long as I can remember-at the back of notebooks, on walls, and newspapers. 

I took up accountancy since I liked the subject, but when I started studying it, it wasn't what I envisioned. [During this period], I started posting my doodles on social media, started following artists from other countries and [noticed they were] more well versed with digital art. [Seeing that] I became a self-taught artist while pursuing CA. I got my first commissioned artwork through the internet, and realised I could make money by doodling.