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Abstract & geometric art

How to make a painting more interesting?Exaggerating to add drama!

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

By Uzma, 7 yearsNovember 19, 2019 ago
Art collectors

Why buy a painting? Find out ten reasons to own a painting!

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

By Uzma, 7 yearsNovember 12, 2019 ago
Oil painting tips & tutorials

Six ways to help you figure out when is a painting finished?

 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

By Uzma, 7 yearsOctober 22, 2019 ago
Art collectors

Ten reasons for attending a painting exhibition

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

By Uzma, 7 yearsOctober 16, 2019 ago
Oil painting tips & tutorials

The supporting materials in the process of painting

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

By Uzma, 7 yearsOctober 9, 2019 ago
Abstract & geometric art

Festival painting on canvas

Festivals and celebrations are like icing on the cake. They add the much required joy and excitement to our lives. There are some colors that are quite vibrant and are synonymous with celebrations. Let me take you through the memory Read more

By Uzma, 7 yearsOctober 1, 2019 ago
Abstract & geometric art

Peacock abstract painting …making of ‘Ready to Dance’

While I was ruminating on the next idea for my painting, I was actively looking for inspiration around. Witnessing peacocks in the nearby locations made me wonder at their beautiful feathers and vibrant colors. Hence, a peacock abstract painting was Read more

By Uzma, 7 yearsSeptember 17, 2019 ago
Abstract & geometric art

Abstract painting of a woman’s face – making of “Longing”

My painting checklist had abstract painting of a woman’s face from a long time. One of my painting, “Inscrutable” has a female face but this time my desire was to paint a bigger canvas. “Longing” is a painting that finally Read more

By Uzma, 7 yearsSeptember 10, 2019 ago
Abstract & geometric art

Painting abstract flowers…Making of Blossoming

My painting “Blossoming” is an example of painting abstract flowers. However, the story behind the idea of this painting takes me back to my hometown – Aligarh in India. As artists, we look for inspiration all around consciously or sub-consciously. Read more

By Uzma, 7 yearsAugust 28, 2019 ago
Inspiration & creativity

Living a painter life

You might be living a full time painter life or having a side job alongside painting or just want to pursue painting as a hobby. If painting is a part of your life, you might relate with something of the Read more

By Uzma, 7 yearsAugust 20, 2019 ago

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