After making pure abstract faces in my paintings like “Soliloquy” and realizing that I can make captivating paintings using my blocks style; I had an idea. The idea was still about painting an abstract face. However, I decided to amalgamate the best of both worlds. I wanted to use my Read more…
Painting reflection in water using oil colors is a good idea to understand oil colors better and create something special. There is something about water bodies that really intrigues me. In fact, anyone who has visited a beach in his/her lifetime must have felt a sense of peace and wonder Read more…
What happens when you try to make a painting with one or two colors? There is always a shade in between. Do you fall short of colors or more specifically of shades? Are you not able to give the required effects that you plan to give? Just remember “there is Read more…
First things first, I cannot stress enough on my love for candles. I love it in all colors, sizes, shapes, scents and decoration. More the number of candles, bigger the smile on the face. For someone with so much love for candles and painting, oil painting of a candle on Read more…
Still Life Oil painting can look timeless if executed properly. There are so many still life classic paintings done by old masters of painting. They are rich and they exude beauty. Let’s discuss what you can do to make an exquisite still life oil painting. Prepare yourself before diving into Read more…
We all keep walking towards our goals in life. That’s what gives our life momentum. There is something about movement which is quite liberating. When you start moving, taking actions or even exercising, you take control of your constant thoughts. As every painting has a story, allow me to share Read more…
One of the most common questions asked by art enthusiasts is “how to make my painting 3D”. There are many ways to achieve 3D results in a painting. I am going to discuss some ways by using my oil painting “Soliloquy” as an example. Please note that I have discussed Read more…
Working on a painting after a break could be game changing for a painting. In one of my previous blog, I talked about leaving a painting aside for some time. Today, I particularly want to talk about the painting “Walking Ahead” in which I used this idea. I am quite Read more…
Whenever we start with a project, we are eager to finish it and reach our destination. However, oil painting has taught me that patience is just so much important to get the best results. Let’s talk about one often ignored painting trick. While one gets direction as he keeps on Read more…
“ Organization tips for artists ” is generally an untouched topic. Some people might consider being unorganized and in chaos as artistic as portrayed in movies/stories. However, in real world, it’s better to be organized in some areas if you are an artist. Any profession requires some planning and organizing Read more…