Naveena is a features writer and illustrator based in British Columbia, Canada. She has worked with publications in India and the Unites States, writing on a range of topics including food, art and culture, and wellness. Her articles have been published in Mashed, Philadelphia ArtBlog, The Hindu and The New Indian Express, to mention a few.
A self-taught artist, she journals her experiences through pen and ink drawings besides doing commissioned artwork. Her illustrations are a reminder to enjoy the simple things in life.
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Personal blog entries
- Settling downWhen does a new place start feeling like home? It’s been a little over three months since we moved from… Continue reading Settling down
- In a new landThe electric heater hums softly, like a cat that purrs for food. The hot air only shyly touches my feet… Continue reading In a new land
- Being a virtual wedding guestThere were no invitations sent, just a zoom link. We logged in, like we would for any other official meeting.… Continue reading Being a virtual wedding guest
- Chill VibesThere is something about sketching on location. Be it in front of I.M. Pie’s Louvre Museum, the Newark Reservoir, or… Continue reading Chill Vibes
- On writing featuresIt’s been a delight to work on a range of topics for Mashed since June 2020. Each article opens up… Continue reading On writing features
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