Acrylics on Canvas: Peacock in Black and White shade
9:14 PM - Posted by FitFoodieMegha - 1 comments

Availability: For Sale.

Base:Canvas
Made Using: Acrylics
Size: 12"X16"
Topic: Black and white colors make a great contrast so I thought of making such painting with only these two colors.
Peacock is the one "Indian" subject to paint. These types of paintings can be seen on doors and walls of many villages in Rajasthan and Gujarat (States of India). They use different bright colors to decorate their homes.



Acrylics on Canvas: Indian Parrot
10:33 PM - Posted by FitFoodieMegha - 4 comments

Base:Canvas
Made Using: Acrylics
Size: 12"X16"
Availability: For Sale.



Classical Dance of India: Kathakali
1:38 AM - Posted by FitFoodieMegha - 10 comments

Base: Sketch Paper.
 Made Using: Color Pencils.
Topic: Kathakali is a highly stylized classical Indian dance and drama noted for the attractive make-up of characters, elaborate costumes, detailed gestures and well-defined body movements. This is a dance originated in Kerala (One of the South Indian states) in 17th century.



Classical Dance of India: Bharatanatyam
2:09 AM - Posted by FitFoodieMegha - 18 comments

Base: Sketch Paper.
Made Using: Color Pencils.
Topic: Bharatanatyam is one of the most popular and oldest dance forms of India and belongs to the South Indian state of Tamil Nadu. It is known for its grace, purity, tenderness, and sculpturesque poses.

Bharata Natyam skillfully embodies the three primary ingredients of dancing. They are bhava or mood, raga or music and melody and tala or timing. It is also performed by both man and woman.



Classical Dance of India: Kathak
9:22 PM - Posted by FitFoodieMegha - 10 comments

Base: Sketch Paper.
Made Using: Color Pencils.
Topic: From now on, I am starting few theme based paintings. This time the theme is "Classical Dances of India". The first one being "KATHAK".

Kathak is one of the eight forms of Indian Classical Dances, originated from northern India i.e from Uttar Pradesh(One of the states of India). The name Kathak is derived from the Sanskrit word katha meaning story, and katthaka in Sanskrit means she/he who tells a story, or to do with stories. It is danced by both men and women.



Color Pencils Drawing: Lord Krishna
11:20 PM - Posted by FitFoodieMegha - 11 comments

Base: Sketch Paper.
Made Using: Color Pencils.
Topic: Lord Krishna is another of the most commonly worshiped deities in the Hindu faith. He is considered to be the eighth avatar of Lord Vishnu. There are many stories behind why he is of blue color. Some says that Krishna killed a five headed snake, that time he had taken all the poison of the snake. Thereafter his skin became blue due to the poison effect and some says that since he is the preserver of the world and creator has given most of the blue to the nature. So, his association with nature gives him this color.
Who knows the truth, but the fact is this blue color makes him different! :)



Pencil Sketch: Face
3:53 AM - Posted by FitFoodieMegha - 9 comments
Base: Sketch Paper
Made Using: Graphite Pencil
Topic: This is a type of Mural painting. Basically, a mural is any piece of artwork painted directly on a wall, ceiling or other large permanent surface.
The state of Kerala holds the second place in having the largest collection of archaeologically important mural sites, the first being Rajasthan. The mural tradition of Kerala evolved as a complement to her unique architectural style.



Pencil Sketch Ganpati
11:18 PM - Posted by FitFoodieMegha - 12 comments
Lord Ganpati

Vehicle of Lord Ganpati-Mouse...:)

Close-up of Ganpati

Base: Sketch Paper
Made Using: Graphite Pencil
Topic: For Sale
Dimensions: A4



Canvas Painting for Sale: Goddess Gayatri
11:35 PM - Posted by FitFoodieMegha - 14 comments
Close-up of side canvas board

Complete Painting for Sale


Base: Stretched Canvas
Made Using: Acrylics
Size: 10"x12"
Topic: Gayatri Mata is typically portrayed as seated on a red lotus, signifying wealth. She appears in having five heads with the ten eyes looking in the eight directions plus the earth and sky, and ten arms holding all the weapons of Vishnu, symbolizing all her reincarnations.

I have written gayatri mantra "ॐ भूर्भुव: स्व: तत्सवितुर्वरेण्यं । भर्गो देवस्य धीमहि, धीयो यो न: प्रचोदयात् ।। " all over this painting.

The meaning of which is: Oh God, the Protector, the basis of all life, Who is self-existent, Who is free from all pains and Whose contact frees the soul from all troubles, Who pervades the Universe and sustains all, the Creator and Energizer of the whole Universe, the Giver of happiness, Who is worthy of acceptance, the most excellent, Who is Pure and the Purifier of all, let us embrace that very God, so that He may direct our mental faculties in the right direction.

NOTE: This painting is for SALE and you can contact me at mbcblogger@gmail.com.



Some quick sketches
12:00 AM - Posted by FitFoodieMegha - 11 comments
Base: Sketch Paper
Made Using: Color Pencils and Sketch Pens
Topic: Previous month was a real hectic one. I had no time to even go through my blogger friends' blogs. But, now I will regularly keep in touch. Some of my very quick sketches are here. I made them in hardly 15 mins. Now, I am back with loads of paintings and sketches. So, stay connected! :)



Shri Ganeshay Namah!
10:27 PM - Posted by FitFoodieMegha - 13 comments
Base: Sketch Paper.
Made Using: Sketch Pens/Felt Pens.
Topic: I am really busy these days with lots of assignments, commissions and household work. With a little break, I just sketched Lord Ganesha/ Ganpati with free hand using felt pens. I hope you all will like this.



Color Pencil Drawing: Accessories of Lord Krishna
11:16 PM - Posted by FitFoodieMegha - 19 comments

Base: Sketch Paper.
Made Using: Color Pencils.
Topic: Bansuri, Mor-Pankh and Dupatta of Lord Krishna. Just a quick drawing of accessories of Lord Krishna. This was completed in 15 minutes.



Pencil Sketch of Goddess Gayatri for commission
1:10 AM - Posted by FitFoodieMegha - 12 comments
Topic: Sketch of Goddess Gayatri for a Commission
Size: 10"x12"
Note: I will be preparing it finally on a stretched canvas.



Color Pencils Drawing:Radha Krishna
11:24 PM - Posted by FitFoodieMegha - 15 comments

Base: Sketch Paper.
Made Using: Color Pencils.
Topic: Radha and Krishna are known for their love in Indian mythology. Radha also called Radhika, Radharani is the childhood friend and lover of Lord Krishna. Radha is one of the most important incarnations of Goddess Lakshmi and Lord Krishna is the incarnation of Lord Vishnu.



Mixed Media Painting
10:16 PM - Posted by FitFoodieMegha - 9 comments

Base: Sketch Paper.
Made Using: Mixed Media.
Topic: This is my second attempt in mixed media. Here is the painting made with the reference photograph taken by my husband in Bhangarh, Rajasthan.



Canvas Painting: Lord Ganesh
4:27 AM - Posted by FitFoodieMegha - 27 comments

Base: Canvas
Made Using: Acrylics
Topic: Lord Ganesha is my favorite subject to paint! He is also known as the Elephant God. In India, whatever the occasion may be, he is the first god to be prayed.....
I have written "वक्रतुंड महाकाय सूर्यकोटि समप्रभनिर्विघ्नं कुरु मे देव सर्वकार्येषु सर्वदा"- The meaning of which is given below:
The Lord with the curved trunk and a mighty body, who has the magnificence of a Million suns, I pray to you Oh Lord, to remove the obstacles from all the actions I intend to perform.



Color Pencils Drawing: Radha and Krishna
1:35 AM - Posted by FitFoodieMegha - 15 comments

Base: Sketch Paper.
Made Using: Color Pencils.
Topic: Radha and Krishna in Love.



Color Pencils Drawing: Indian Marriage Procession
2:14 AM - Posted by FitFoodieMegha - 19 comments

Base: Sketch Paper
Made Using:Color Pencils
Topic: Another Painting of Indian Marriage. Here, the painting is about marriage procession which is called Barat Vidaai in Hindi. The groom leaves for the wedding venue riding a decorated horse or elephant. This is a very colorful and grand ceremony.This is considered to be the most emotional ritual, when the bride leaves her parents' home and makes her way to her husband's home.



Mixed Media:Village House
8:36 AM - Posted by FitFoodieMegha - 9 comments

Base: Sketch Paper.
Made Using: Mixed Media.
Topic: I have tried mixed media after a long time. Here is the painting made with the reference photograph taken by my husband on the way to Varanda Ghat.


Color Pencils- Madhubani Painting Completed
10:14 PM - Posted by FitFoodieMegha - 20 comments

Base: Sketch Paper.
Made Using: Color Pencils and Black Pen.
Topic: Friends, here is the finished version of the Madhubani Painting. Its free hand pen sketch is given below. I want to know your views on this one too...:)


Madhubani Painting: WIP
5:58 AM - Posted by FitFoodieMegha - 13 comments

Base: Sketch Paper
Made Using:Black Fine Liner Pen
Topic: This is my another attempt of free hand Madhubani Painting. I am making it a colorful one. Till then, enjoy this Work in Progress.
P.S: Madhubani painting has been done traditionally by the women of villages around the present town of Madhubani (the literal meaning of which is forests of honey).The painting was traditionally done on freshly plastered mud wall of huts, but now it is also done on cloth, hand-made paper and canvas.(Source:wikipedia)



Color Pencils Drawing: Phad Painting Completed!!
8:54 AM - Posted by FitFoodieMegha - 21 comments

Base: Sketch Paper.
Made Using: Color Pencils.
Topic: Finally, the Phad painting is complete. As you can see, I have used limited number of colors. Because originally, Phad painting is made up of vegetable colors, which are limited.
I hope you all will like the colored version too...:)



Phad Painting:WIP
8:40 AM - Posted by FitFoodieMegha - 15 comments

Base: Sketch Paper
Made Using:Pencils
Topic: Phad painting is a popular style of folk painting, practiced in Rajasthan state of India. This style of painting is traditionally done on a long piece of cloth, known as phad.
The narratives of the folk deities of Rajasthan, mostly of Pabuji and Devnarayan are depicted on the phads.The phads of Pabuji are normally about 15 feet in length, while the phads of Devnarayan are normally about 30 feet long. Traditionally the phads are painted with vegetable colors..
(Source :Wikipedia)

Here, I have posted WIP of my Phad Painting.. I will post the finished version in a few days. Stay tuned! :)



Color Pencil Drawing: Indian Marriage Ceremony
11:19 PM - Posted by FitFoodieMegha - 25 comments
Base: Sketch Paper
Made Using:Color Pencils
Topic: Indian Marriage- Means lot of fun, tasty food, colorful outfits, dance, and lots of memories..:) Traditionally, the celebration of marriage starts before 10 days. It is actually those beautiful moments of life, which one wants to cherish..
Here I have posted one of the ceremonies i.e Saat fere. It means both bride and groom has to take 7 rounds around fire (Agni) and have to pledge that they will be together forever! What a feeling it is! :)



Graphite Pencil Sketch: Lord Shiva
1:41 AM - Posted by FitFoodieMegha - 15 comments
Base: Sketch Paper
Made Using:Graphite Pencil
Topic:Today is Mahashivratri.Mahashivaratri falls on the 13th day of the dark half of Phalgun. It means "the night of Shiva". All the prayers and rituals are performed at night. Shiva got married to Parvati on this auspicious day. Lord Shiva appeared in the form of a ling in front of Brahma and Vishnu on this day.Lord Shiva is known as the Lord of Destruction. He has three eyes and is said that when his third eye opens, the whole universe gets destroyed.

So, I just quick sketched this portrait of Lord Shiva. I hope you all will like it (though the scanning is not done properly...:()



Color Pencil Drawing: Bunch of Roses
3:30 AM - Posted by FitFoodieMegha - 18 comments


Base: Sketch Paper
Made Using: Color Pencils
Topic: Spring is about to come and here you can feel the fragrance...:)



Acrylics on Canvas: Tulips
8:11 PM - Posted by FitFoodieMegha - 17 comments


Base: Canvas
Made Using: Acrylics
Topic: Flowers are my favorite subject in my canvas painting. Tulips are so colorful and bright.



Free Hand Madhubani Painting
1:16 AM - Posted by FitFoodieMegha - 17 comments


Base: Sketch Paper
Made Using:Black Fine Liner Pen
Topic: This is a free hand Madhubani Painting. I was keen to make Madhubani Painting and one day while sitting I just started and the result is in front of you all.These are usually colorful but I just wanted to do its outline.
P.S: Madhubani painting has been done traditionally by the women of villages around the present town of Madhubani (the literal meaning of which is forests of honey).The painting was traditionally done on freshly plastered mud wall of huts, but now it is also done on cloth, hand-made paper and canvas.(Source:wikipedia)



Graphite Pencil Sketch: Rajasthani Woman Portrait
10:15 PM - Posted by FitFoodieMegha - 18 comments

Base: Sketch Paper
Made Using:Graphite Pencil
Topic: This is a Rajasthani Woman, whom I have tried to portray in Graphite Pencil. I had her photograph as a reference. Rajasthani woman and that too villager are very shy. As you can see, she is holding her pallu in her hand to cover her face. I loved her facial expression and gave an attempt as a graphite sketch! I hope you all will like it! :)



Color Pencil Drawing-Rajasthani Painting
8:59 PM - Posted by FitFoodieMegha - 19 comments

Base: Sketch Paper
Made Using:Color Pencil
Topic: Rajasthani Painting or any regional painting needs a lot of detail. It needs a lot of attention and concentration. I took almost 3 days to complete it. In this painting you can see King and Queen are sitting on the Ship of Desert- Camel. This type is quite seen in Rajasthani work.For a change, I have also posted a close-up of the Rajasthani Hero and his Heroine...:) I hope you all will like it...:)



Acrylic Painting on Canvas : Silhouette
8:58 PM - Posted by FitFoodieMegha - 15 comments
Base: Canvas
Made Using: Acrylics
Topic: This is my first canvas painting and I was really excited to try this one! I need your suggestions on my art-work and how can i improve?
I know you all are waiting for the paintings from my last trip. It is almost done and the next post will be of a Rajasthani Painting. Till then, enjoy!



Color Pencil Drawing: Radhe Krishna
11:20 PM - Posted by FitFoodieMegha - 14 comments
Base: Sketch Paper
Made Using: Water Color Pencils
Topic: Painting Radhe Krishna is always a pleasure for me. I love their postures and the beautiful colors. It reminds me of that era. I hope you will enjoy this painting after a long time...:)



Related Posts with Thumbnails