Art on Sketchbook - by Megha Chhatbar

I am Back!!

2012-02-17T21:04:00.000-08:00

Hello People!

I am back with new fun art and crafts (which I'll be posting soon!). I missed you all. Keep in touch to have a look to new art of mine.

Thanks!

Acrylic Painting: Rajasthani Man

2011-06-10T22:23:00.000-07:00

I have been away for a while and was unable to post my few acrylic paintings. I have tried some different mediums and I am happy with results!
One of the art work is the Rajasthani man.

Any Rajasthani man you see is rich in culture. One can see them in colorful turbans, white dress and heavy mustache. Same is the thing, I have tried to portray in this painting. I hope you all will like this acrylic painting of a Rajasthani man.

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

Acrylic Painting: Fish and Bubbles

2011-05-08T22:45:00.000-07:00

This time, I thought of trying something really different from my style. So I tried my hands on just randomly drawing and coloring a piece on stretched canvas. Here is a full view to it..

I wanted my canvas to be really colorful. I thought of making some indian motifs with fish and bubbles. So, here it is. Do have a closeup look to it.

What do you say?

A different perspective of the design.

I hope you all will like this attempt of mine.

Base: Stretched Canvas
Made Using: Acrylics
Size: 12"X12"
Availability: For Sale.

Acrylic Painting: Madhubani Sun

2011-05-02T21:48:00.000-07:00

Madhubani painting is the one of the very beautiful form of Indian painting. It has its origin in Bihar(one of the states in India). These paintings are done on various mediums such as cloth, hand made paper and canvas. Madhubani paintings mostly depict the various elements in nature and Hindu religious motifs.

Here, I have depicted The Sun with the orange shade to depict its power and warmth.

The above photograph is the perspective of the Madhubani Sun Painting.

Front view of the painting to give a clear view about the details.

I hope you all will like it!

Base: Canvas

Made Using: Acrylics

Size: 12"X16"

Availability: For Sale.

Acrylic Painting: Kali Maa

2011-04-14T22:05:00.000-07:00

After such a long time, I am posting my latest work on Kali Maa. She is one of the powerful goddess in hindu deity. Kali Maa is considered as the goddess of time and change.

The name Kali comes from kāla, which means black, time, or death!

There is festival named 'Navratri' which celebrated in honour of Hindu goddess Maa Shakti Or Maa Durga. Nav' means 'nine' and 'ratri' means 'night'. Thus, 'Navratri' means 'nine nights'. In some communities, people undergo rigorous fasts during this season that lasts for the nine days of Navratri. It is celebrated four times a year.

I have made this Kali Maa painting in Navratri only..:) Below is the photograph of the flower border done to the painting.

A Close-up shot of Kali Maa, where you can see the anger in her eyes, and the jewelery .

I hope you all will like this.

Base: Canvas
Made Using: Acrylics
Size: 12"X12"
Availability: For Sale.

Acrylics on Canvas: Rajasthani Painting

2011-01-24T22:35:00.001-08:00

Below is my latest acrylic painting on canvas.

A close-up shot is taken to show details of the acrylic painting.

The painting is called "Phad Painting". Phad means "Cloth". It is basically made on Cloth.
Vibrant colours and bold lines, along with a two-dimensional treatment of figures, and the entire composition arranged in sections, are characteristic of these paintings.

Base: Canvas
Made Using: Acrylics
Size: 12"X24"
Availability: For Sale.

Rajasthani Wooden Decorative Items

2011-01-11T22:43:00.000-08:00

Rajasthan, as I already told to my overseas friend, is the largest state of India. It is one of the most beautiful states of India which attracts very large number of domestic and foreign tourists. It is culturally rich and has artistic and cultural traditions which reflects the ancient Indian way of life.

Here are few shots of decorative wooden item which I purchased few years back. The below photograph is of Rajasthani decorative wooden center table, which has painting on it.

Rajasthan is a shoppers' paradise, with beautiful goods found at low prices. Handicraft items like wooden furniture and handicrafts, carpets, and blue pottery are some of the things commonly found here.

Below is again a beautiful wooden letter box and key holder. I loved it so much that I could not resist to purchase it. :)

Complete shot of it. It also has a beautiful and colorful painting.

Another attraction is a jewelery box on which gem stone painting is done with natural colors. The box has painting of a woman doing 'shringar' (make-up)for her husband.

What was unusual about this painting is that it is made with real precious/semi precious gem stones like Amethyst, Red Jasper, Red Adventurine, Sodalite, Garnet, Yellow Agate and Cornelian Agate.

Colors are the life of artist...isn't it? And I am sooooo happy and blessed to be born and raised in this colorful world...:)

Acrylics on Canvas: Mughal Queen

2011-01-03T22:38:00.000-08:00

Rajasthan is a land of rich culture and historical importance. It is also known as the land of warriors. The princely states of Rajasthan were ruled by Rajputs for so long that it is rightly known as the 'Land of Rajputs'.

Once ruled by Mughals, it has some impact on it regarding architecture and paintings.

Also, huge forts, majestic palaces, imposing havelis, opulent and highly revered temples are worth seeing. I am fortunate enough to be a part of that land.

Above shots are of my recent Rajasthani Painting of a Mughal Queen. I hope you all will like it.

Base: Canvas
Made Using: Acrylics
Size: 12"X12"
Availability: For Sale.

Acrylics on Canvas: Peacock in Black and White shade

2010-12-06T21:14:00.000-08:00

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

2010-12-01T22:33:00.000-08:00

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

Classical Dance of India: Kathakali

2010-07-28T01:38:00.001-07:00

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

2010-07-21T02:09:00.000-07:00

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

2010-07-15T21:22:00.000-07:00

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

2010-07-07T23:20:00.000-07:00

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

2010-07-01T03:53:00.000-07:00

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

2010-06-20T23:18:00.000-07:00

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

2010-06-16T23:35:00.000-07:00

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

2010-06-14T00:00:00.000-07:00

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!

2010-04-27T22:27:00.000-07:00

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

2010-04-20T23:16:00.000-07:00

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

2010-04-12T01:10:00.000-07:00

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

2010-04-08T23:24:00.000-07:00

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

2010-04-06T22:16:00.000-07:00

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

2010-03-31T04:27:00.000-07:00

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

2010-03-25T01:35:00.000-07:00

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

Color Pencils Drawing: Indian Marriage Procession

2010-03-19T02:14:00.000-07:00

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

2010-03-10T08:36:00.001-08:00

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

2010-03-05T22:14:00.000-08:00

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

2010-03-04T05:58:00.001-08:00

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!!

2010-02-24T08:54:00.000-08:00

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

2010-02-19T08:40:00.001-08:00

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

2010-02-14T23:19:00.000-08:00

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

2010-02-12T01:41:00.000-08:00

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

2010-02-05T03:30:00.000-08:00

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

Acrylics on Canvas: Tulips

2010-01-31T20:11:00.000-08:00

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

2010-01-27T01:16:00.000-08:00

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

2010-01-18T22:15:00.000-08:00

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

2010-01-14T20:59:00.000-08:00

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

2010-01-10T20:58:00.000-08:00

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

2010-01-04T23:20:00.000-08:00

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...:)

I am Back!!! :)

2009-12-28T21:28:00.000-08:00

Hello Friends, I am back from a "REAL" long Holidays...:)I was missing my blogger friends and blogging world and of course my art-work.

I was on a trip to Rajasthan and there I got so many subjects to paint. It is a land of culture, colors and architecture...I will soon show you the colors of Rajasthan through my art-work...:) So, stay tuned........

Have a Break...!! :)

2009-11-23T21:52:00.000-08:00

Sorry Friends for not commenting and publishing my art-work.. But I am out on vacation for a month and will be back by last week of December...I will miss you all a lot...
After coming, you will see more of my work.. Keep checking my blog for that....:)

Water Color Pencil: Prince George of Persia

2009-11-15T21:56:00.000-08:00

Base: Hardboard Paper
Made Using: Water Color Pencil
Topic: Painting of Prince George of Persia was another step into the world of miniature. I want to attempt many types of miniatures and here I found Persian miniature. I could not resist to try this one. I prepared it within 20 minutes. I used only a single color and that what makes it different. I hope you all liked it....:)

Patachitra painting: Lord Krishna with friends

2009-11-10T09:06:00.000-08:00

Base: Sketch Paper
Made Using: Water Color Pencil
Topic: Patachitra is the miniature folk painting of Orissa. It exhibits the use of strong line and brilliant colors. It is done on a cloth which the artists prepare themselves by coating it with a mixture of chalk and gum made from tamarind seeds to give the surface a leather like texture on which the artists paint with earth and stone colors. The subject matter of these paintings is limited to religious themes.

Water Color Pencil: Bani Thani in Ancient Look...!

2009-11-02T22:00:00.001-08:00

Base: Sketch Paper
Made Using: Water Color Pencil
Topic: Bani Thani is an Indian painting in the Kishangarh school of paintings. It has been labeled as India's "Mona Lisa". I have given it an ancient look to take you in past...:)

Graphite Pencil Sketch: Happy Halloween!! :)

2009-10-28T06:27:00.001-07:00

Base: Sketch Paper
Made Using: Graphite Pencil and Pencil Color
Topic: Happy Halloween to you all! I hope you all liked this painting.

My first ever Glass Painting: Tinkerbell

2009-10-26T02:31:00.000-07:00

Base: Glass (Best use of the glass window taken out for exhaust fan)
Made Using: Glass Colors and Outliner
Topic: I am feeling proud to explore myself...:) This is my first ever glass painting. I was really excited to paint it. But I must say, It was really tough! It needs a lot of patience. How you all feel about this one?

Water Color Painting: Houseboat in Kerala Backwaters

2009-10-21T00:05:00.000-07:00

Base: Sketch Paper
Made Using: Water Colors
Topic: This is my first painting with water-color. I had very high expectations...I am not very much satisfied with it. Can I have all my brilliant water-color artist friends' suggestions to improve my hand in water-color?....:)

Happy Diwali to all of you!

2009-10-15T23:23:00.000-07:00

Base: Sketch Paper
Made Using: Water Color Pencil
Topic: Festive season is on! So, Here is Lord Ganesha to bless you all for healthy and peaceful life. Happy Diwali to all of you. But I have one request to you all, please DO NOT USE CRACKERS. It increases pollution by 40% and promotes Child labour.

Water Color Pencil Painting: Rajasthani Man Playing Flute

2009-10-12T22:35:00.001-07:00

Base: Sketch Paper
Made Using: Pencil
Topic: This is the painted version of my recent sketch of the Rajasthani Man playing Flute. I hope you all like this! :)

Water Color Pencil Painting: Yellow Flower

2009-10-08T23:01:00.001-07:00

Base: Sketch Paper
Made Using: Water Based Color Pencil

Graphite Pencil Sketch: University of Pune

2009-10-04T23:26:00.000-07:00

Sketched by Me

Photograph received on E-mail

Base: Sketch Paper
Made Using: Graphite Pencil
Topic: Old times bloomed again when I received an email forward with an old photograph of the University building in Pune. At the time the photo was taken, it was the Governor's House. I loved sketching it, though I have not taken dimension in mind...:)

Pencil Sketch: Rajasthani Man playing flute

2009-09-29T05:07:00.001-07:00

Base: Sketch Paper
Made Using: Pencil

Triple Treat...

2009-09-24T21:44:00.000-07:00

Wowwww...I am so over-whelmed by receiving Three Awards in just a day...:) My three lovely friends were so kind to think about me.

Unseen Rajasthan Award. This award is given by a very talented and ardent traveler Mr. Bharat to all great blogs in terms of photography and writing. He has a wonderful blog which shows all the unseen aspects of not only Rajasthan but also of India. Please do check his work here.

The rules to pass on this award:

A) Pass The Award to 10 Bloggers and Link Back Unseen Rajasthan.(Right Click on the Link and Select Copy Link).

B) Mention Why you Like the Blog that has given you the Award.

C) Those blogs which have received this award will have to collect the Award from sidebar of Unseen Rajasthan Blog.

D) Apply the Award on the Blog.

So the 10 people whom I am passing this award to are:
1. Thomas
2. Pacey
3. Gwen Bell
4. Elizabeth Seaver
5. Suzanne Berry
6. Sandy
7. Sherry
8. Beckie
9. Dean.H
10. Jess

Well, I received Kreativ Blogger Award from two very lovely artists and great human beings- Dean (Deano) Haven and AutumnLeaves aka Sherry

The rules to pass on this award are as follows:

Mention 7 things you like about yourself and pass on this award to any 7 talented artists. I am passing on this award to 7 lovely people but will not able to write 7 things due to time constraint.

The Kreativ Blogger Award goes to.....

1. Mary Paquet
2. Patricia
3. Arianna
4. Rosemary
5. Rodica Voicu
6. Pacey
7. Nora Mackin

Enjoy the Award! and Have a Happy Weekend....:)

Water Color Pencil: Hibiscus Flower

2009-09-21T22:14:00.000-07:00

Base: Sketch Paper
Made Using: Water Based Color Pencil

Water Color Pencil: Macau Close-up

2009-09-09T23:34:00.000-07:00

Base: Sketch Paper
Made Using: Water Based Color Pencil

Water based Color Pencil: Pomegranates

2009-09-01T23:20:00.001-07:00

Base: Sketch Paper
Made Using: Water Based Color Pencil

Water Based Color Pencil Drawing: Macaw Parrot

2009-08-27T22:33:00.000-07:00

Base: Sketch Paper
Made Using: Water Based Color Pencil
Topic: I don't want to limit myself and want to grow.I want to try each and evry aspect of what I see....:)Everything in Nature has inspired me to paint. The color of the Macaw were so beautiful that I thought to paint it..:)

Color Pencil Drawing: Warkaris/Varkaris of Pune

2009-08-21T22:52:00.000-07:00

Base: Sketch Paper.
Made Using: Color Pencils.
Topic: Varkari(वारकरी) is a religious movement (sampraday) within the bhakti spiritual tradition of Hinduism. It is geographically associated with the Indian states of Maharasthra and northern Karnatka. In the Marathi language of Maharashtra, vari (वारी) means 'Plilgrimage' and a pilgrim is called a varkari. Source: Wikipedia

Color Pencil Drawing: Lord Krishna with his mother

2009-08-17T03:49:00.001-07:00

Base: Sketch Paper.
Made Using: Color Pencils.
Topic: Lord Krishna with his mother.

Color Pencil Portrait: Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel

2009-08-11T22:27:00.000-07:00

Base: Sketch Paper.
Made Using: Color Pencils.
Topic: Vallabhbhai Patel was a political and social leader of India. He was also know as IRON MAN of India because of his strong determination, leadership and decision power.

Color Pencil Portrait: Rajarshi Shahu Maharaj

2009-08-05T21:52:00.000-07:00

Base: Sketch Paper.
Made Using: Color Pencils.
Topic: Shahu IV (also known as Rajarshi Shahu) was the first Maharaja of the Indian Princely State of Kolhapur between 1884 and 1922. (Source:Wikipedia)

The Major Award

2009-08-02T21:51:00.000-07:00

Bhavesh has given me this Major Award. I am very happy to receive this award.

The award is for anyone who likes to smile and/or laugh, ride, photograph, travel and enjoy life, and generally spreads goodwill along in this blogging world we all travel in.

I'm happy that I have received no limitation on the number of blogs I can pass this on! I'm giving it to the below list of fantastic blogs in this blogosphere...:)

1. Gramma Ann
2. Cathy Gatland
3. Sanjeev Joshi
4. Mary Paquet
5. Elizabeth Pearson
6. Trevor Lingard
7. Sandy
8. Teresa
9. Michael
10. Dean H
11. Edward Burton
12. Elizabeth Seaver
13. Gwen Bell
14. Kathy
15. Lauren Maurer
16. Galina Nikolova
17. Miki Willa
18. r garriott
19. Reader Wil
20. Arianna
21. Patricia
22. LisaBong Zee
23. Arthur

Sorry, if I am forgetting someone....

Color Pencil Portrait: Lokmanya Bal Gangadhar Tilak

2009-07-28T10:21:00.000-07:00

Base: Sketch Paper.
Made Using: Color Pencils.
Topic: Bal Gangadhar Tilak, a great freedom fighter, teacher and social reformer was also known as Lokmanya (Accepted by People). His famous quote, "Swaraj (Self-rule) is my birthright, and I shall have it !" is well-remembered in India.

Busy! Busy! Busy!

2009-07-12T23:53:00.000-07:00

Sorry for not posting my art for such a long time. Actually, I am busy with my studies. My exams are on 19th and 26th July. Please wish me luck! :) (I need it most)...I will be back with lots of my work and photos after 26th July.

Till then, Happy Blogging! Take care!

Enjoy and yes be back to see my posts...:)

Graphite Pencil Drawing: Landscape

2009-06-30T10:26:00.000-07:00

Base: Sketch Paper
Made Using: Graphite Pencil

Water Based Color Pencil: Butterfly Pea Flower

2009-06-23T02:09:00.000-07:00

This time I have experimented with water based color pencils...Please let me know ur views on it..The name of the flower is Butterfly Pea in English and Aparajita in Hindi...I liked it a lot for the subject for my painting. It is in backyard of my house...:)

Base: Black Sketch Paper
Made Using: Water Based Color Pencil

Pencil Shading: Rose

2009-06-15T05:20:00.000-07:00

Base: Sketch Paper
Made Using: Color Pencil and Graphite Pencil

Haunted Tree

2009-06-12T02:54:00.000-07:00

Base: Black Sketch Paper
Made Using: Chalk

Pencil Shading - Heer Ranjha

2009-06-10T01:08:00.001-07:00

Base: Sketch Paper
Made Using: Pencils

Bob - The Builder and His Friends

2009-06-06T03:23:00.000-07:00

Base: Sketch Paper
Made Using: Color Pencils

My first Award: Passion for Painting...:)

2009-06-01T01:02:00.000-07:00

OMG, I am so happy and excited to receive the Passion for Painting blog award from Arthur. You can find him at simoartcorner.blogspot.com. Thank you so much Arthur..Yipppieeeeeeeeeeeeeee...................:) As per rules, I have to state seven things I love and name 7 other passionate painters...Well, this is really difficult. But, I will try, All my friends are fantastic and passionate painters but I have to name only 7 so the list is given below.

First of all,the rules,
-List 7 things you love
-Put a link to the one who picked you
-Choose 7 others to pass the award to
-Notify them of the award

Now,7 things I love are:
1) God
2) My Parents
3) My Husband
4) Painting
5) Painting
6) Painting
7) Painting...:)

Below are the seven great painters whom I admire and inspire from.{There are few other friends of mine who are just wonderful painters but I have to choose only seven..:(}
1) Gwen Bell
2) Dean. H
3) Greg Joens
4) R garriott
5) Kathy Los-Rathburn
6) Teresa
7) Mary Paquet

I M Back....:)

2009-05-24T22:11:00.000-07:00

Hello Friends,

I am back after a long long holiday...Believe me I missed you all a lot..It was a gr8 vacation and I met everybody after such a long time. There were two marriages in our family and there was so much to do. The weather was not with us. It was about 44 degrees here. We wanted to get ready and look gorgeous but sweating wiped away everything....;-)..I have few snaps of marriage which I will post shortly..Till then, bye and take good care of yourself...:)

Its Holiday!! :)

2009-04-21T02:38:00.000-07:00

Hello Friends, I'm on a vacation for 1 month. I'll be back in the mid of May 2009. I will have little access to internet, and may read your posts and put my comments, but may not be able to publish a new post until I return.

I'll miss you all a lot.

Take Care!!

Color Pencil Sketch of Lord Krishna and Balram

2009-04-16T09:41:00.000-07:00

Base: Sketch Paper
Made Using: Color Pencils and Sketch Pens
Topic: Lord Krishna and Balram (Krishna's elder brother) are returning home after feeding their cows.

Happy Easter Eggs! :)

2009-04-09T04:11:00.000-07:00

Base: Sketch Paper
Made Using: Pencil Colors and Sketch Pens

Color Pencil Sketch of A Camel on Dwarka Beach

2009-04-06T03:05:00.000-07:00

Base: Sketch Paper
Made Using: Color Pencils

Color Pencil Sketch - Portrait

2009-03-29T11:15:00.000-07:00

Base: Sketch Paper
Made Using: Color Pencils and Sketch Pens

Color Sketch of Radhe Krishna

2009-03-18T21:23:00.000-07:00

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