Work hard, party harder!
No no.. I am not a workaholic these days (was I ever?). Yet I work 5 days a week, I travel from the jungles to the other end of the city and its hardwork sitting motionless and speechless in Bangalore traffic :-P There are 2 kinds of people - The ones who unwind and relax during weekends and begin the week fresh as a daisy. Then there are others who juggle a million things and have crazily hectic weekends. I fall in category # 2 - My weekdays are more spaced out than the weekends. I have no clue when the weekend begins and ends :-) and I like it that way.
I went to a friend's place on Saturday. We decided to do a whole bunch of things such as watch a play, play Scotland Yard, cook dinner & paint. Only the last 2 materialized. She's a very good cook so I got to eat yummy dinner. Thanks S. Around 11 in the night, we became painters. Don't let your imagination wander. Picture this - 2 working girls poring over a kids` colouring book with pictures and painting them gloriously with water colours. At the end we had red mountains, a brown duck (monkey!), gray sea and flourescent yellow flooring !! Minds were blank and hearts were light and happy. I shall try to update this post soon with a 'colourful' picture of our art-work.
[Edited to update : Here's the picture as promised]
I have learnt a few styles of painting. That night in S's home, I learnt free-style. Its fun to be a kid every once in a while (read--always) :-)
Here's a picture of my first Tanjore painting (Oct 2005) - This is Radha and Krishna.
In case anyone in Bangalore is interested to learn , please give me your e-mail ID and I can give you my teacher's contact details. She's an artist cum teacher par excellence.
.. and of course, S and I can give you a crash course in free-style anytime!
16 comments:
Ha ha .. Coaching in free style .. From Us.. YEAH RIGHT .. God save them.. Phewwww..!!!
Come on Sonal, don't you want students or not. I'm trying to present you as an 'artist' :D
I had already given you my feedback about this painting...so I won't do that again here...
As u might be aware, even I used to do paintings and lots of other such extra-curricular things...
Not anymore and I know how much it hurts when you think about what all you could have done...
But having said that, I believe you need a special state of mind for such things...
I have tried to go back to those good old days, but it is really very difficult...
So I would suggest you to never put breaks to such things...mind you, it is very very difficult to go back...
From my experience, I would say, it is impossible...so please keep up the good work and never stop these creative stuff...GOOD WORK
PP - I could really feel your regret reading this heartfelt comment :( No doubt it is impossible if you say so. But keep in mind its only the first step thats difficult. I'm sure there will be a time in future when something will inspire you to pick up from where you left. When that happens (I'm sure it will), you will realize it wasn't that hard ;)
Don't be so harsh on yourself :)
And thank you so much. I look forward to your comments motu :)
I had seen your tanjore paining.. It is very beautiful! :)
I've heard they use foils of gold in making such paintings. Is it true?
Nice painting :) very cute they are!
I now strongly feel like making some water color pictures!
I do have a set of sketch pens on my desk! During the telephonic meetings ;) , I go on scribbling on sheets of paper! :) It is fun!
Hi Ro....hey u seem to be n all rounder...write...cook... TEACH....paint...
kep up the multitasking...n wonderful paintings....m inspired...pls mail me the contact details of ur teacher if possible...
Netra - Thanks a lot :) Yeah you're right.. gold sheets and 'kundan' stones are used in Tanjore paintings.
You also try colouring (during your calls) and its so much fun I'm sure you won't even listen to the person on the other end ;)
Urmil - Thank you thank you :)You're embarrassing me. I'm more like "jack of all trades, master of none"!! Ha ha ;)
I'll send you a mail with the details.
Wow!!! Those are such a lovely paintings… I am just in love with them…i really like your use of rich vibrant colors.... i really wanted to learn tanjore paintings art ... can you give your teachers no so i can get in touch ....i have started collecting lots of Tanjore Paintings pictures so i can paint tanjore paintings in future
Kumar - Thanks a lot for the compliments :)
Please provide me your email ID and I will mail you my teacher's contact info..
I was unable to open the link you have given with Tanjore paintings.
Cheers!
Thanks for dropping by.
hey.. coudn't resist the tag 'painting'. lovely tanjore painting. i always wanted to learn it but cudn't get a chance. I think you'll like my paintings too http://decordelirious.wordpress.com/2009/08/05/my-paintings/
Pls mail me ur teacher's number :)
Shruti - I simply love your paintings. I've dropped a comment too. Really nice of you to drop by :)
Send me an e-mail & I shall pass on my teacher's contact.
Hi. can you mail me ur teacher's addr at shruti[underscore]va[at]yahoo[dot]com ?? Also, how many days does it take to complete 1 painting? :)
Shruti - I've sent you a mail :)
please give us contact details for learning tanjore paintings check this lots of Tanjore Paintings
might help you also
Anonymous - Would pass on the details ; please reveal your identity :) thanks a lot for the link! most helpful.
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