[मेरी माँ] ही वह थीं जिन्होंने लगातार मेरा हौसला बढ़ाया और मुझे हमेशा याद दिलाया कि भगवान ने मुझे एक हुनर दिया है और मुझे उसका इस्तेमाल करना चाहिए। मुझे उसे अपने अंदर कैद करके नहीं रखना चाहिए।

[My mother] was the one who encouraged me constantly and always reminded me that God gave me a talent and I have to use it. I should not keep it locked inside.

[My mother] was the one who encouraged me constantly and always reminded me that God gave me a talent and I have to use it. I should not keep it locked inside.

Topic Relationships & Love Family
Tone: Encouraging Sentiment: Positive Type: Inspirational 95%

मैंने गौर किया है कि आजकल लोग सफल होने के लिए थोड़ा भी समय नहीं देना चाहते।

I have noticed that these days, people don't want to take their time to succeed.

I have noticed that these days, people don't want to take their time to succeed.

Topic Achievement & Work Success
Tone: Reflective Sentiment: Negative Type: Observation 95%

मैं लगातार ड्राइंग और कलरिंग करता रहता था। कला के प्रति मेरे मन में अगाध प्रेम था और कला से जुड़ी कोई भी चीज़ मुझे सम्मोहित कर लेती थी।

I was constantly drawing and colouring. I had an immense love for art and anything which involved art fascinated me.

I was constantly drawing and colouring. I had an immense love for art and anything which involved art fascinated me.

Tone: Reflective Sentiment: Positive Type: Reflection 95%

आपको यह जानकर हैरानी होगी कि बड़े होकर मैं बच्चों की किताबें लिखने वाला लेखक बनना चाहता था।

You may be surprised to know that growing up, I wanted to be a writer of children's books.

You may be surprised to know that growing up, I wanted to be a writer of children's books.

Topic Creativity & Expression Writing
Tone: Reflective Sentiment: Positive Type: Reflection 95%

मेरा मानना है कि लोगों को इस बात के प्रति और अधिक जागरूक किया जाना चाहिए कि कला के किसी रूप की पढ़ाई करने के बाद एक व्यक्ति किन-किन अलग-अलग क्षेत्रों में अपना करियर बना सकता है।

I believe that people have to be sensitized more about the many jobs an individual can branch out to after studying an art form.

I believe that people have to be sensitized more about the many jobs an individual can branch out to after studying an art form.

Tone: Reflective Sentiment: Positive Type: Life Advice 95%

मुझे लगता है कि अपनी सोच के शुरुआती दौर में—कम से कम जब आप किसी विचार की शुरुआत कर रहे हों—अपने अवचेतन मन में रहना बहुत ज़रूरी है।

I think it's important to just be in your subconscious mind - at least when you're starting an idea.

I think it's important to just be in your subconscious mind - at least when you're starting an idea.

Topic Creativity & Expression Creativity
Tone: Reflective Sentiment: Positive Type: Wisdom 95%

मुझे जब से याद है, मैं हमेशा से ड्राइंग का शौकीन रहा हूँ।

From as long as I can remember, I was always fond of drawing.

From as long as I can remember, I was always fond of drawing.

Tone: Reflective Sentiment: Positive Type: Reflection 95%

ज़ाहिर है कि हर कोई इसका अपने हिसाब से मतलब निकाल सकता है, संगीत और बोलों की खूबसूरती ही यही है, लेकिन मेरे लिए ऐसा लगता है कि सब कुछ अतीत से जुड़े रहने और आगे बढ़ने से डरने के बारे में है, उस बड़ी छलांग या कदम से डरने और जो था उसे खो देने के डर के बारे में है।

Everyone can of course take their own meaning, that's the beauty of music and lyrics, but to me it seems like everything is about being attached to the past and being afraid of moving forward, afraid of that big dive or step and losing what was.

Everyone can of course take their own meaning, that's the beauty of music and lyrics, but to me it seems like everything is about being attached to the past and being afraid of moving forward, afraid of that big dive or step and losing what was.

Tone: Reflective Sentiment: Mixed Type: Reflection 95%

मैंने इस मुख्य बात को इसलिए गढ़ा ताकि इस बात पर ज़ोर दिया जा सके कि हर अच्छी चीज़ को विकसित होने में समय लगता है।

I developed this guiding statement to stress on the fact that every good thing takes time to develop.

I developed this guiding statement to stress on the fact that every good thing takes time to develop.

Topic Adversity & Resilience Patience
Tone: Reflective Sentiment: Positive Type: Life Advice 95%

हमें नकारात्मक प्रभावों को अपने ऊपर हावी नहीं होने देना चाहिए।

We should not let negative influences get to us.

We should not let negative influences get to us.

Topic Emotions & Inner Life Peace
Tone: Wise Sentiment: Positive Type: Life Advice 95%

मुझे यह ज़रूर कहना चाहिए कि कला में मेरी प्रतिभा को पहचानने वाली सबसे पहली व्यक्ति मेरी माँ थीं।

I must say that the first person to realise that I was talented in art was my mother.

I must say that the first person to realise that I was talented in art was my mother.

Themes #Authenticity
Tone: Reflective Sentiment: Positive Type: Reflection 95%

मेरा परिवार अभी भी वहीं [दक्षिण अफ्रीका में] रहता है। मुझे उनकी बहुत याद आती है। मैं कहूँगा कि वहाँ मेरा ज़्यादातर जीवन शायद उस जीवन के बहुत करीब था जो कोई भी व्यक्ति ऑस्ट्रेलिया या अमेरिका जैसी किसी जगह पर पल्लवित होकर अनुभव करता है।

My family still lives over there [ in South Africa] .I miss them terribly. I would say that most of my life over there was probably very similar to the sort of life someone would experience growing up somewhere like Australia or in the US.

My family still lives over there [ in South Africa] .I miss them terribly. I would say that most of my life over there was probably very similar to the sort of life someone would experience growing up somewhere like Australia or in the US.

Topic Relationships & Love Family
Themes #Human Nature
Tone: Nostalgic Sentiment: Mixed Type: Reflection 95%

आमतौर पर गानों का जो भी मतलब होता है, अगर कोई होता है, तो वह मुझे गाना लिखने के बाद समझ आता है।

Normally the meaning of the songs, if there is any, occurs to me after I've written the song.

Normally the meaning of the songs, if there is any, occurs to me after I've written the song.

Tone: Reflective Sentiment: Neutral Type: Reflection 95%

एक सच्चा कलाकार अपनी कला से लगभग ब्याहा होता है, इसलिए मैं उससे मुँह नहीं मोड़ सकता था।

A true artist is practically married to his or her art form so I just couldn't turn my back on it.

A true artist is practically married to his or her art form so I just couldn't turn my back on it.

Tone: Passionate Sentiment: Positive Type: Reflection 95%

जैसे-जैसे मैं बड़ा हुआ, मेरी महत्वाकांक्षाएँ बदल गईं और मैं एक ग्राफिक डिज़ाइनर बनना चाहता था। फॉर्म फाइव में, मैंने सी.एक्स.सी. (CXC) के लिए आर्ट की परीक्षा दी और जनरल प्रोफिशिएंसी लेवल पर ग्रेड 2 हासिल किया। मैं बहुत टूट गया था क्योंकि मैं ग्रेड 1 पाने की उम्मीद कर रहा था। जब मैं ए-लेवल (A-level) में गया तो मैंने आर्ट से कुछ समय के लिए ब्रेक ले लिया क्योंकि मैं अपने ग्रेड 2 की निराशा को संभाल नहीं पा रहा था। लेकिन मुझे लगता है कि जब आप किसी चीज़ से प्यार करते हैं तो आप उससे पूरी तरह मुँह नहीं मोड़ सकते।

As I got older, my ambitions changed and I wanted to be a graphic designer. In form five, I did Art for CXC and got a grade 2 at the general proficiency level. I was devastated because I was aspiring for a grade 1. I took a break from art when I went to A level because I could not cope with the disappointment of my Grade 2. But I guess when you love doing something you just can't turn you back on it completely.

As I got older, my ambitions changed and I wanted to be a graphic designer. In form five, I did Art for CXC and got a grade 2 at the general proficiency level. I was devastated because I was aspiring for a grade 1. I took a break from art when I went to A level because I could not cope with the disappointment of my Grade 2. But I guess when you love doing something you just can't turn you back on it completely.

Tone: Reflective Sentiment: Mixed Type: Reflection 95%

मुझे गलत मत समझिए, आज के दौर में संगीत बनाने की कोशिश करने की हिम्मत रखने वाले किसी भी व्यक्ति के प्रति मेरे मन में अगाध सम्मान है, लेकिन यह बात सिर्फ इस बात से जुड़ी है कि मुझे किस चीज़ से रोमांच मिलता है।

Don't get me wrong, I have the utmost respect for anyone who has the nerve to even attempt to do music today, but this is just about what excites me.

Don't get me wrong, I have the utmost respect for anyone who has the nerve to even attempt to do music today, but this is just about what excites me.

Tone: Reflective Sentiment: Mixed Type: Observation 92%

कभी-कभी सिर्फ किसी कलाकार या बैंड का रचनात्मक अंदाज़ ही मुझे प्रेरित करता है। मैं आम तौर पर ऐसे कलाकारों या बैंड्स की ओर आकर्षित होता हूँ जो थोड़ा जोखिम उठाते हैं और कुछ ऐसा करते हैं जो मुख्यधारा और स्वतंत्र (इंडी) कला के जानकारों—दोनों को ही खटकता है, लेकिन जिसे पूरी तरह से इनमें से किसी एक में भी नहीं रखा जा सकता। मुझे इस दायरे के किसी भी छोर पर रहना थोड़ा आसान और सुभीते का रास्ता लगता है।

Sometimes it's just the creative intent of an artist or band that inspires me. I'm generally drawn to artists or bands that put themselves out on a limb somewhat and do something that infuriates both the mainstream and the indie purists, but that can't necessarily be classed as either. To me it seems somewhat convenient to be on either end of that scale.

Sometimes it's just the creative intent of an artist or band that inspires me. I'm generally drawn to artists or bands that put themselves out on a limb somewhat and do something that infuriates both the mainstream and the indie purists, but that can't necessarily be classed as either. To me it seems somewhat convenient to be on either end of that scale.

Tone: Reflective Sentiment: Mixed Type: Reflection 92%

कभी-कभी मैं अपने छात्रों से भी नई तकनीकें सीखता हूँ। हालाँकि मैं अभी भी आर्ट इंस्टिट्यूट का छात्र हूँ, लेकिन मुझे लगता है कि मैंने अपनी अब तक की क्लासों से बहुत कुछ सीखा है।

Sometimes, I even learn new techniques from my students. Although I am still a student at the Art Institute, I think that I have learnt a lot from the classes that I have already taken.

Sometimes, I even learn new techniques from my students. Although I am still a student at the Art Institute, I think that I have learnt a lot from the classes that I have already taken.

Topic Knowledge & Learning Education
Tone: Reflective Sentiment: Positive Type: Reflection 98%

मुझे कई तरह का संगीत बहुत पसंद है, और खासकर ऐसा संगीत जो इस मिनी-एल्बम के किसी भी गाने से बिल्कुल अलग लगता है।

I'm really into a lot of different music, and a lot of stuff that sounds absolutely nothing like anything on the Mini-Album.

I'm really into a lot of different music, and a lot of stuff that sounds absolutely nothing like anything on the Mini-Album.

Tone: Reflective Sentiment: Neutral Type: Observation 95%

मुझे लगता है कि अब तक मैंने इन तीनों का तालमेल बिठाने में काफी अच्छा काम किया है और मैं अपनी कला को और बेहतर बनाना चाहता हूँ। यही वजह है कि मैं हमेशा कुछ नया सीखने के लिए उत्सुक रहता हूँ, खासकर उन लोगों से जो मुझसे ज़्यादा अनुभवी हैं। मैं एक स्पंज की तरह हूँ (जो हर अच्छी चीज़ सोख लेता है)। मेरा आखिरी लक्ष्य सेंट लूसिया में एक एनिमेशन स्टूडियो खोलना है।

I find that I have done a pretty good job of fusing all three of them so far and I intend to get better at my craft. This is the reason why I am always eager to learn new stuff, especially from those who are more experienced than me. I am like a sponge. My ultimate goal is to open an animation studio in St. Lucia.

I find that I have done a pretty good job of fusing all three of them so far and I intend to get better at my craft. This is the reason why I am always eager to learn new stuff, especially from those who are more experienced than me. I am like a sponge. My ultimate goal is to open an animation studio in St. Lucia.

Topic Knowledge & Learning Learning
Tone: Passionate Sentiment: Positive Type: Reflection 95%

आर्ट इंस्टिट्यूट में पढ़ना मेरा हमेशा से सपना रहा है। मेरे अंदर हमेशा से खुद को बेहतरीन से बेहतरीन बनाने की एक तड़प रही है और मैंने देखा कि यह संस्थान उस सपने को पूरा करने का एक बेहतरीन ज़रिया बन सकता है। मैंने यहाँ आवेदन किया और मेरे शानदार पोर्टफोलियो को देखकर मुझे दाखिला मिल गया।

[I] was always my dream to attend the Art Institute. I have always had this zeal to become the best that I can be and I saw that this institution will act as an avenue to me achieving that goal. I applied to the institution and got accepted based on my impressive portfolio.

[I] was always my dream to attend the Art Institute. I have always had this zeal to become the best that I can be and I saw that this institution will act as an avenue to me achieving that goal. I applied to the institution and got accepted based on my impressive portfolio.

Topic Achievement & Work Goals
Tone: Inspirational Sentiment: Positive Type: Reflection 95%

मुझे लगता है कि सुधार की गुंजाइश हमेशा रहती है, इसलिए मैं कला, फिल्म और एनिमेशन के क्षेत्र में जहाँ तक संभव हो सके, आगे बढ़ना चाहता हूँ।

I think that there is always room for improvement so I am seeking to reach as far as I can in my field of art, film and animation.

I think that there is always room for improvement so I am seeking to reach as far as I can in my field of art, film and animation.

Tone: Inspirational Sentiment: Positive Type: Reflection 95%

मेरे कई छात्र ऑनलाइन नई तकनीकें सीखते हैं और मैंने भी इस माध्यम से बहुत कुछ सीखा है। कैरेबियन में कला को बढ़ावा मिल रहा है, लेकिन यह दुर्भाग्यपूर्ण है कि आज भी कुछ लोग इसे कमतर आंकते हैं। जिन्हें इसकी समझ नहीं है, वे सोचते हैं कि कला के क्षेत्र में करियर बनाना समय की बर्बादी है। मुझे लगता है कि अभी आम लोगों को इस बारे में और जागरूक करने की ज़रूरत है।

Many of my students learn different techniques online and I have learnt a lot using this medium. Art is picking up in the Caribbean but it's unfortunate that we still have people looking down on it. Many persons who don't know better think that having a career in art is a waste of time. I guess the public just needs to be educated some more.

Many of my students learn different techniques online and I have learnt a lot using this medium. Art is picking up in the Caribbean but it's unfortunate that we still have people looking down on it. Many persons who don't know better think that having a career in art is a waste of time. I guess the public just needs to be educated some more.

Tone: Reflective Sentiment: Mixed Type: Observation 95%

एक खुला दिमाग आखिरकार एक ज़्यादा संपूर्ण कलाकार तैयार करता है और इससे उसका पेशेवर स्तर भी और ऊँचा होता है।

An opened mind will eventually lead to a more well rounded artist and this will thus heightenen his or her level of professionalism.

An opened mind will eventually lead to a more well rounded artist and this will thus heightenen his or her level of professionalism.

Tone: Wise Sentiment: Positive Type: Wisdom 95%

"सेंट लूसिया वी लव" असल में स्ट्रेटेस्फियर म्यूज़िक (जो सेंट लूसिया की ही एक कंपनी है) द्वारा निर्मित एक गाना है। स्ट्रेटेस्फियर म्यूज़िक के सीईओ ने मुझसे संपर्क किया और वे चाहते थे कि मैं इस गाने के लिए एक म्यूज़िक वीडियो बनाऊँ, जो मेरे देश में पहले से ही एक हिट गाना था। मुझे ऐसे वीडियो को बनाने के लिए चुने जाने पर बहुत गर्व महसूस हुआ। इसलिए जब भी मैं वीडियो का कोई सीन शूट करने बाहर जाता, तो मैं जनता की उत्सुकता बढ़ाने के लिए उस सीन की एक तस्वीर शेयर कर देता था। 'अमाज़ोना वर्सीकलर' (तोते की प्रजाति) की वह तस्वीर असल में उसी वीडियो का एक हिस्सा है जिसे सेंट लूसिया के स्वतंत्रता दिवस (22 फरवरी 2013) पर रिलीज़ किया गया था।

"St. Lucia We Love" is actually a song produced by Stratosphere music (also St. Lucian). The CEO of Stratosphere music approached me and wanted me to produce a music video for this song which was already a hit in my country. I felt privileged to have been chosen to do such a video. So every time I went out to shoot a scene from the video, I would get a still shot from the scene to tease the public. The photo of the amazona versicolor is is an actual scene from the video which was released on St. Lucia's Independence day (22nd February, 2013).

"St. Lucia We Love" is actually a song produced by Stratosphere music (also St. Lucian). The CEO of Stratosphere music approached me and wanted me to produce a music video for this song which was already a hit in my country. I felt privileged to have been chosen to do such a video. So every time I went out to shoot a scene from the video, I would get a still shot from the scene to tease the public. The photo of the amazona versicolor is is an actual scene from the video which was released on St. Lucia's Independence day (22nd February, 2013).

Tone: Reflective Sentiment: Positive Type: Reflection 95%