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Tuesday, July 28, 2015
Wednesday, July 22, 2015
Monday, July 13, 2015
Succulent series. I
Mixed media on 4" * 4" canvas . |
I have been planning to paint a series of succulents for ages.
I am a long time admirer of Geninne's amazing work. I love every thing about her work. Watercolors, pottery, stamps, photography.... the list goes on and on.
Her collection of succulents are a huge source of inspiration to me.
This painting is from one of her many amazing photos of succulents on her blog.
Thursday, March 27, 2014
Tuesday, November 19, 2013
Tropical Fruit.
Graphite on 130 gsm A4 paper. |
Some thing that I have been frustrated for a long time now, is the glare in my pencil work photographs. Pencil works are best photographed in a bright shade. But it is easier said than done. Even in the shade some part of the drawings got more light than the the rest, resulting in a glare or over darkening of one side of the drawing etc.
I have tried photographing at different times of the day. Afternoon works best if you have access to a terrace or open space where the light hits from all directions. But even then, even lighting is tricky (tricky sentence :) ). Evenings have never worked for me.
This particular photo, with which I am really happy was taken early in the morning just before sun rise. It was very bright outside but no sun rays hitting the art work, no glare, no shadows and very little editing required. I am all smiles.
Friday, November 01, 2013
Monday, October 28, 2013
Fruit Anybody??
Acrylic on Panel, 8" * 11" |
I have had a couple of hardboard panels that I bought ages ago when I was starting to teach my self Acrylic paintings. I wanted to experiment with different surfaces and hence the purchase. I don't exactly remember what was on these panels, but a few years ago I painted white gesso over them. I sanded them to a smooth finish using fine grit sandpaper before starting with this piece.
I think I like the smooth panel better than the canvas texture.
Monday, August 12, 2013
Tuesday, July 30, 2013
Wednesday, July 10, 2013
Sketches
Hurray,...We finally have a broadband connection at our place. Its been more than 10 months, since our shift to this house but were not able to find a broadband provider. We moved to a relatively new locality of our city. Just a couple of days before the shift, we realized that BSNL is not providing any phone or internet connection to our new apartment. More cables required, overload etc etc were the reasons given.... one year since and still no cables.
Hopefully now this neglected blog of mine will see more action.
Hopefully now this neglected blog of mine will see more action.
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