Inspiration: Bollywood

Watercolor paintings by Cate Parr remind me of my appreciation of Indian culture and love for Bollywood

I love Bollywood movies, mostly the old school ones I grew up watching.  Growing up in Cameroon, Bollywood movies were actually more popular than Hollywood flicks. When you love something as a kid, it always holds a special place in your heart. I won't daredelve into the criticisms for being 3hr plus long, being overly melodramatic, breaking into song (best part for me) or that you never see a dark skinned Indian in leading role or even supporting roles. That's all discussion for some other time and forum.

If you ever feel like checking out any, consider adding these to your Netflix or other queue:

Also check out Cate Parr's work. She offers a diverse selection of original illustrations and prints. You can she is inspired not only by Indian, French & Italian cinema, but fashion, theatre, music etc. 

All illustrations by Cate Parr of silverridgestudio