Once upon a time, Impatience and Quality were having a conversation on whether a painting is finished or not: Impatience: Let’s just finish the painting and show it to everyone. Quality: Let’s wait till we achieve the painting we want Read more
The theme of a butterfly in painting was something that was in the back of my mind. However, it became a fully fledged idea due to an interesting episode. I have always loved the butterflies. These little creatures are truly Read more
There are times when an artist just wants to paint without thinking much. You just want to go with the flow. I guess artists go through a lot of phases while painting. Painting without thinking is a very interesting thing Read more
Different artists have different techniques of painting in oils. However, painting in layers has been a time tested technique for most of the artists. The magic of layering in oil painting cannot be stressed enough. The old masters used to Read more
Sometimes we wonder about the importance of sketching in art . Perhaps one of the best ways to gauge the evolution of an artist is to go through his/her sketchbook. The sketchbook of an artist shows all the rough drawings/finished Read more
If you are wondering how to make a painting more interesting, I have a trick for you. A little bit of exaggeration in a painting is like adding spices while cooking in a dish. If everything is too symmetric, balanced Read more
Why buy a painting? Have you ever thought of this question? It’s a common query when we think of this creative field. While there could be many answers, this blog gives my top ten answers to why buy a painting. Read more
A question that arises in one’s mind while painting is that when is a painting finished? The finishing stage of a painting is as crucial as the beginning or the middle stage. In fact, the finishing stage can take your Read more
A painting exhibition plays a very important role in society. Attending such shows can make you think beyond ordinary, can take you to another world and might bring some changes within you! I have already talked about a checklist for Read more
We all know the basic necessities for painting right? We need the colors, canvas, liquin (or linseed oil), brushes. These are the most essential and then come the other necessities like a colour palette, an easel and perhaps a chair. Read more