From a simple dot ,to an admirable art !!

    I design better than I talk because Rangoli is not just a pattern of colors ,but also an emotion of Indians. Rangoli endows the joy and happiness in all Indian festivals.

   The word ‘Rangoli‘ is derived from the Sankskrit term ‘Rangavalli‘ meaning colour. It is well known for its religious and cultural significance and also imbibes the artistry of the person drawing rangoli .
The willingness to express your thoughts through rangoli is itself a fest .

     It is an everlasting tradition passed on from one generation to other , and stands as a symbol of good fortune and prosperity for the family .
Rangoli is well known for its numerous designs ,and is evolved by the inventiveness of the people.

My inspirations, my rangoli ! Simple yet significant . Because beautiful things never seek for attention !

“Graffiti” is from Italian word “graffiato” meaning “scratched”.

Graffiti is writing or drawings made on a wall or other surface, usually as a form of artistic expression, without permission and within public view.It ranges from simple written words to elaborate wall paintings, and has existed since ancient Egypt, ancient Greece and the Roman Empire.

Types of graffiti : It includes tagging, bombing, writing, scratching, scrabbing.

The term graffiti refers to inscriptions, figure drawings, and such found on walls of ancient sepulchre or ruins.

Styles of graffiti: It includes throw up, block busters , dynamic styles , electical , FX (Daim style ,3D), character, bubble graffiti .

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In modern times , spray paint and marker pens have become commonly used graffiti materials and it is a rapidly developing art form. Graffiti is a pathetic attempt at anonymous recognition .Spray paint has many negative impacts on environment. The paint contains toxic chemicals, and can use volatile hydrocarbon gases to spray paint onto a surface .

“People say graffiti is ugly, irresponsible and childish . But that’s only if it’s done properly. “ – Banksy

Painting is an important form in visual arts,bringing in elements such as drawing, gesture, composition ,narration or abstraction. Paintings can be naturalistic and representational, photographic, abstract, narrative, symbolistic,emotive,or political in nature.

Types of paintings:

▪︎ Oil painting

▪︎Watercolour painting

▪︎ Pastel painting

▪︎ Acrylic painting

▪︎ Digital painting

▪︎ Ink wash /Literati painting

▪︎Hotwax / Encaustic painting

▪︎ Spray painting – Graffiti art

▪︎ Fresco secco painting- wall painting technique

▪︎ Gouache

▪︎ Enamel paintings

▪︎ Tempera painting

▪︎ Sand painting

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Tools used in painting :

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Pencils, erasers, pens, watercolor paper, canvas , colors, easels, palletes, brushes, masking tape and much more.

Painting is the practice of applying paint , pigment , colors or other medium to a solid surface. The medium is commonly applied to the base with a brush , or other implements such as knives, sponges and airbrushes .

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Art is a lie that enables us to realize the truth. I am having this interest in painting since childhood. This interest was encouraged by my father .

The above posted painting ,which was painted by my father has been my inspiration.

“I dream my painting and then I paint my dream .” – Vincent Van Gogh

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“Drawing is not what one sees but what one can make others see.” It is vision on paper.Drawing is a creative and enjoyable hobby and there is no doubt about it.

Pencil drawing is one of the pillars of painting .The advantage of a pencil,unlike other drawing and painting tools is the ability to erase .It is truly said that, ‘if not to correct mistakes, then what is an eraser discovered for?’

Some tools used in sketching are:

•Drawing pencils and soft art erasers

•Paper sheet brands for drawing and sketching

•Rulers and sharpeners types

•Blending stumps and tools

•Fixative for a finished drawing or a sketch

Standard drawing pencils:

Pencils come in varying brightness values where HB is the standard value.

▪︎The H stands for hardness and indicates how hard and light the pencil is.

▪︎The B value stands for blackness and indicates how soft and dark the pencil is.

▪The lighter grades will begin with the H values until HB and then,the B group for the dark levels.

Confidence is a pencil best sharpened with paper.It is no surprise that so many people love to draw.

All the above posted drawings were drawn by me and I would keep their rights.

I am having this passion since childhood and by the time I’ve tried to improve myself. Behind each drawing there are many torn sheets gone waste. I have always learnt a new thing each time I commit a mistake. There are many who are so passioned towards drawings and sketches. However with many other creative pursuits,it is easy to run out of ideas! Added to that, drawing doesn’t come like magic ! It takes practice and lots of it. Photography is an immediate reaction, drawing is a meditation.

“A pencil and a dream can take you anywhere.”

Thanks for joining me!

Good company in a journey makes the way seem shorter. — Izaak Walton