“ 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…
Some people think that paints, brushes and canvas are the only tools one requires for making art. However, there are many other tools available to make art as well. Rollers are an example of such tools. Working with rollers in painting is exciting and a unique experience. I have used Read more…
One question that arises in every artist’s mind is that how can you show light and shade effects in art. In order to make your painting get that real factor and make it stand out, in short give it that X-factor, one must understand the concepts of light and shadow. Read more…
After learning art and experimenting and painting for quite a while, I had a collection of few oil paintings. That is when I fortunately got a chance for my first group show too. It was from 23rd to 27th May, 2012. Other artists who participated in this show were Nanda Read more…
While I was making my painting “The Goodness”, there was a need to create a point of interest in the middle portion of the painting. So, to make the middle portion interesting, I was thinking of a 3D effect. This led me to a question that arises in the mind Read more…
While thinking of an idea for a painting, one can get lost and try to imbibe way too many ideas in a single painting. It’s crucial however to remember that there should be one main idea called focal point of the painting. A lot of ideas could distract the viewer Read more…
I came up with the idea of “The transformation” on similar lines as those of the paintings discussed in previous blogs. I titled it so because I wanted to show light and soft forms as one views this painting from top to bottom. The increments in light and soft forms Read more…
As human beings, we tend to plan everything. We feel a sense of being organized when things are planned. Sometimes, however, being too planned and organized and letting no flexibility enter your life is not such a good idea. Changing a painting in some way can be beneficial at times. Read more…
Making any kind of transition is always tough. It requires determination, adjustment and ability to adapt in every possible way. As much as making a transition is tough in many situations of life, so it is in the life of an artist when switching from one medium to the other. When Read more…
Using oil pencils to make sketches After making numerous sketches in pencils, I needed to try some other medium. As I was still discovering myself, trying my hands at different mediums was the best approach. I was introduced to the oil pencils. These oil pencils, if used appropriately could give Read more…