Software to Sketchbooks is a podcast about leaving the corporate grind and returning to your creative soul — one brushstroke at a time.
Hosted by Kriti Tiwari, a former IT professional turned full-time wildlife and watercolor artist, this show dives into what it really takes to build a heart-led art career.
Expect solo episodes filled with honest stories, reflections from the studio, lessons from teaching art online, and the emotional truth behind choosing freedom over fear.
Whether you're an artist, creative entrepreneur, or simply someone craving a more meaningful life — this podcast is your weekly reminder that it's never too late to start again.
🎨 New episodes every Wednesday.
In this episode, I’m reflecting on a life lesson I never expected to learn through art — the power of slowing down.
Coming from a fast-paced corporate life, I was used to rushing, pushing, producing.
B…
In this episode, I’m talking about something we all feel at some point — the pressure to follow trends.
As an artist, I used to scroll through Instagram and wonder if I was doing it wrong.
Everyone see…
In this episode, I’m sharing something very personal — my deep connection to wildlife and why painting animals, especially big cats, has always felt like coming home.
I didn’t become a wildlife artist…
When I first started teaching art, I thought I had to sound like other teachers — polished, structured, textbook-style.
And for a while, I tried.
But it didn’t feel like me.
In this episode, I’m sharing…
In this very first episode of Software to Sketchbooks, I’m sharing the real story behind leaving my 17-year career in IT to become a full-time artist.
This wasn’t a dramatic leap—it was a slow, quiet …