Five Simple Tips to Overcome Artist's Block.

All artists during sometime or the other in their career face what is termed as an 'Artist's Block'. What is an Artist's Block? it is the feeling when however much you sit to make a painting you are not able to do it.Either the motivation level is low or the environment is very busy and other demands for the mind are more hence the artist is unable to focus on work and thus faced with a mental block. You sit for hours and think with the colours spread out and many images for ideas and a blank canvas but you don't get any ideas.
Tip one RELAX you are not out to win a race. It happens with all artists and after keeping away the materials for some time this relaxation helps. Tip two GET NEW EXPERIENCES go out to a garden, visit family, or just take a pleasant drive towards the seaside. I am sure your mind will be refreshed. Tip three SEARCH FOR NEW IDEAS shuffle and shuttle in your drawers, old magazines, pictures and greetings for inspiration. Tip Four CONTACT ARTIST FRIENDS yes being in company of like minded individuals helps to get new ideas and looking at their art and discussing about their works opens up your mind. Tip five JUST GET UP AND GET GOING well take the brush and attack the canvas!

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This year had been the longest period of artists block in my whole career. I have literally shivering hands whenever I took hold of the brush. The blank canvas was removed , prepared all materials and arranged and many times went back to its place empty. And then the simple approach of attacking the canvas did the trick. Just do some abstract and fill the canvas , like this I got an under painting and base for another artwork and this also helped me to loosen up a bit!
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Artist - Care of brushes.

Cleaning of brushes has created a lot of problems for me. I have lost many good brushes due to not being able to clean them properly. After lots of trial and error methods and sacrificing a good number of beautiful brushes I have come up with some important tips for cleaning and maintenance of brushes.
1)Very very important always keep brushes for oil paints and water colour separate. Never use them alternatively as oil paint brushes have to be cleaned using turpentine or other solvent whereas water colours can be washed with plain water.

Reiki symbol large calligraphy abstract Art in progress

2) Store brushes with hair side up to keep the brush hair neat. Keeping the end part down in a box or container that is tall enough for the sizes of brushes you use takes care of the hair as well as it is easy to take out whichever brush is required.
3) Always wash brushes thoroughly after every use to remove all residues of colour. When colours remain on the brushes, whichever type of colour, water or oil it makes the bristles hard and is difficult to use later on. This may also result in your poor brush losing hair and being bald!
4) Keep clean soft clothes to wipe bristles of hair. Rough materials used may damage the hair and eventually death of the brush!
5) Keep brushes away from window where there is always heavy blast of air or wind blowing continuously as this will result in brush hair being scattered or turned in one direction with the pressure of the wind.
6) Wipe the tips of the brushes carefully. I have done this  and believe me till now all my brushes would become fat headed and would lose the tip due to pressure applied during wiping.
7) For water colour as well as oil paints sometimes give your brushes some pampering. Try cleaning them once in a while with soft liquid soap to remove all the dirt that is left over or stuck up on them. Dry them and keep them clean.
Brushes are the most important tool of an artist. Take care of them and love them.

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Different techniques for Painting at Home

Every artist develops their own style of painting. I am more comfortable to work with oil paints on canvas. Though whenever there is crunch for art materials I go in for works on paper. Sometimes I have also used water colours and crayons. There are many types and techniques artists use for producing master pieces. Even at home you can easily make a piece of art by using different techniques of painting.
Brush and paint style is the most universally accepted and usually all artists have works using paints and brushes. Strokes may vary and shapes of strokes may vary as well as layering of colours may also bring different results. The tip of the brush that is the other end is also very useful to produce art.
Sponge pieces, cutouts of vegetables and stencils can also be used to produce attractive art works. Textured paintings are also  hot selling in the art world.
Any artist must try different mediums and techniques in their early years of painting. This will help them to open up and make good artworks and also let then evolve as an artist. They will in later years develop their distinct style of painting which will be accepted by the viewers as their signature style.
Beautiful artworks can be made by using cloth and rags dipped in colours. Even the bottle tops and covers of containers when dipped in paint can give you wonderful abstracts. Stencil use is also a technique by which you can make paintings. This can be done by using a cut out of any pattern you wish to place on the canvas.Use brush or dropper and spray the area apart from the stencil to get beautiful artwork.
Another good technique with materials is to use jute or canvas which is thick material having ridges of threads. Paint when applied on this material can be stamped on the plain paper or canvas to create texture in your artworks.
By using different techniques and materials even new artists or lay people can make artworks. Scarfs, short Kurtis, T shirts, table top covers, upholstery and bed sheets all can be painted using techniques of painting and you can get a personalized unique artwork.

Lines- Amazing comb Painting Technique how to make lines in art?

Line paintings. sharing amazingly beautiful  simple comb technique how to do it and make beautiful abstract art. It all begins with a dot that extends to a line and then strokes and abstraction!  I had this craze during beginning of career year 2000.. even now I am attracted to do this style of painting. It gives very neat and defined art works. I painted many artworks using this technique.

spiritual cubism art centre abstraction using comb technique

Birds eye visionary reiki blessings art base with lines technique

How to use comb to make art?

The procedure is very difficult and use of certain sharp instruments and layering of different colours is done to produce this result. small, big long short combs and the tooth's are fine and thick also. I also break combs to get custom sizes and good grip for this abstract technique
Comb technique needs tooth's of different gaps, you can get geometric paintings so easily and very neatly instead of painting by brushes. It has to be done at one time with lots of precautions as the oil paint colours start getting together resulting in  a muddy painting.

Oils on canvas and paper are best as it takes some time to dry. Acrylics dry very fast and hence sometimes difficult to pain , but canvasses do come out beautifully. Pouring acrylics as base and scraping off with comb gives immensely beautiful natural abstracts. 

You need to give final touches with geometric instruments sometimes. 

Thin comb gives neat close knit lines in painting. Thick wide tooth comb gives thicker lines. Swiftly each movement will bring different effects. if you go swiftly straight then you get close knit parallel lines on your canvas. if you curve the comb swiftly you will get immensely beautiful circles, mandala structures naturally. 
There are beautiful artworks that can be created using this comb lines painting technique. One can begin by covering the canvas or paper with a dark colour paint. Be it red , black or blue or green. The darker the colour the better. If you use a lighter background then you can cover up with a darker shade and vice versa. After laying thick layer of paint let it dry for some time. Then apply another layer of contrasting colour on this. Now you can use any instrument and create lines or shapes over the painting. This will remove or scrape the paint on the above layer and give beautiful images left behind. This is a  wonderful art technique and can be done easily by anyone and even by children. You can use blunt knifes, back tip of brushes, pencil tips, pen tips, combs, geometrical instruments etc to use for this technique.

Zen vibrations I communicate well! Reiki Sigil Lines figurative abstract by Rizwana A

karmic soul healing contemporary art

Care has to be taken to be firm and yet gentle and also not very light as this technique is all a matter of the right pressure. Very light hand and you will not scrape enough paint to get the design and very hard pressure applied and there is fear of tearing the canvas or paper. Also avoid using very sharp objects as they will harm the material on which you are painting as well as you.

For painting straight lines I used to use rulers but they leave marks and also lines are not straight I have let go of control and allow my lines free and most times they end up straight! In abstracts you can use geometric instruments if you are comfortable and most artists do get crisp fine lines in artworks. My lines are usually a bit off, want them to be like that!

 I use rulers to make lines over lapping over the base next to each other and they bring out amazing abstraction! below year 2000 precious oil painting Freedom.

My precious year 2000 abstract Freedom cubism art available in good condition

This happens only with experience and having a good brush tip. Since beginning of making art, more that decades I can never follow the drawings, or lines in my art, I have to go abstract free and allow my brush to rule. hence my paintings are always one of a kind and even I cannot repeat it!

Comb techniques can be used to create beautiful background for paintings. 

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Small works of Oil on Paper - 8 Guidelines Advice For the Arts Graduates and Upcoming Artists by Rizwana A.Mundewadi

Painting since year 2000 the journey not so easy by more of an inner self discovery one, I am sharing here in this post how to begin an art career. The new upcoming artist are fresh from the college of arts or self taught artists who have not exhibited their works in a gallery. Painting takes its own course and the artist struggles to prove their identity by expressing themselves with colour. Art materials and resources are costly and sometimes the new artist struggles with giving more works and the materials available.

The cost of art resources and no exposure may lead the artist to become demoralized as it is very difficult to enter into the art industry. Technical know how and expenditure incurred in putting up an exhibition is not easy and the artist is already in the process of establishing a style of painting and does not be able to focus on the marketing or selling aspect.

Here small works on paper come handy. People around you, your friends and relatives who are also your well wishers may end up buying smaller works to encourage you. Even in the public galleries the common crowd may go in  smaller works due to less space availability in their homes. I know the selling part of art is the bitter part for every artist. You have to give up on a part of you, like your baby...so much effort and liking develops during the process of painting a work. But also the bitter truth is unless you sell your works you will not be able to share them with the world.
7 Guidelines Advice  For the Arts Graduates and Upcoming Artists by Rizwana A.Mundewadi-

1)Use less costly materials in the beginning. You can choose students paints that are cheaper than professional artists colours. Acrylics too will be cheaper than oils, but remember oil paintings sell for higher price.
2)One can even purchase students paints in the beginning and synthetic brushes that are less costly. Brushes as you begin painting you will see are from natural, sable hair, artificial hair, synthetic, and so many sizes and options available. Results from each brush vary and go in for cheaper brushes in the beginning.
3) This is the best advice for any new artist. Start with small works of art on oil sketch paper till you are confident and comfortable with the big canvas and artists paints. Oil sketch paper, drawing papers are cheaper than canvas. And even when you love painting on canvas choose smaller sizes so that you can sell them at affordable rates.
4)Water colours are also cheap but not all artists are comfortable with this medium.Select a medium that are less costly to purchase and take less maintenance. Every artists develops their own style over the years with choice of colours, techniques, styles. It may take years for you to find your voice and follow it. For that you will have to paint thousands and thousands of artworks. 10,000 hours of painting will show you your own style emerging. you will find me here! The Red Pilgrim's Soul Perk^Up Healing Art.  for more advice.
5) It is bound that you may want to exhibit your works. Choice of frames is also important. Frames can be made using acrylic or glass with less costly moldings for smaller works. Choose less elaborate or ornamental frames for your small paintings.
6) As you paint consider the storage aspect too. Not all will sell and in fact costly original art takes years to sell. You have to take care and store the artworks in good condition till you promote, share, exhibit and sell those paintings. Storing paintings is a big issue with every artist and smaller works can be stored easily in a folder. Number them and store them carefully.
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7)Best part of smaller works is that you can carry them easily while traveling to any place for an exhibition. Keep those costs in your list too. For beginning many years in your art career you will need to be putting in resources of time and money. Art career does not shoot like a rocket, it takes time to warm up and as you develop your style and keep sharing promoting your art till you become a known famous artists, then you can quote your price!

Geometric small painting by Rizwana A

Spiritual circles painting by Rizwana A.Mundewadi

Small Spiritual cubism painting by Rizwana A.Mundewadi

Few of my small works on paper. Done with lots of care and loads of patience. Many people have suggested I make a collage out of them. Will see, till then let me keep admiring them often and on as I get time.

The Yellow Triangle spiritual cubism by Rizwana A.Mundewadi

Sunrise cubism small painting by Rizwana A.Mundewadi

8) Final advice for your life as an artist-never give art for free! it will not be appreciated and also your artworks will end up being replaced easily and thrown as trash! I personally have experienced hence sharing this, never give any of your art for free! When they pay, people learn to appreciate and value original art.

Updating this post now in May 2020 with beautiful collages of spiritual cubism small artworks available for sale in this collection A Few Years of My Life Cubism collages

Cubism collages by Rizwana A.Mundewadi displayed in Modern Decor Room

Small cubism paintings collage by Rizwana A.Mundewadi

Signing off for now with this best advice for all artists" in the art world money does not matter, money is not a discussion at all!" there are buyers out there, keep making art! 

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Spiritual Paintings and Their Benefits/How does spiritual wall art heal?

Spirituality in art has always been valued and is emerging in every individual and people are trying to go in for spiritual art works to have peace and prosperity. Exercise and healthy food is good for the body as also spiritual paintings are the food for the soul. Displaying artworks having symbolic interpretations affects our mind positively and we are refreshed  by viewing such works.

The individual purchasing spiritual artwork may not be very spiritual but the artwork grabs the attention of the viewer and they like it. Spiritual artists are persons who like to make art on spiritual themes. 

These artworks may be symbolic or also simple abstracts without any images. Spirituality gives peace and its definition can be different for different individuals. An spiritual artist may go on making artworks using particular colours and also certain symbols. These may not be religious symbols but also things that are symbolic representations of something else. The spiritual artist may not be very religious and also they may not follow any religious symbols. Art is an expression of the artist and they put their thoughts on the canvas. 

This makes the symbols work. Usually ultramarine blue, purple and gold colours are associated with spirituality. Also lighter shades of many colours are more soothing but this depends on the artist as I have seen artists carry their art well even with reds and greens. Red colour indicates positive energy and green colour is used to represent prosperity and growth. 

It is good to display spiritual paintings to heal the environment. As we do daily exercise these paintings give us daily dose of positive energy. The viewer on purchasing such artworks gets to enjoy the healing daily and over the years as also the value of the artwork keeps increasing.In Feng Shui it is considered auspicious to display symbolic and spiritual paintings to ward off evil energies and bring positive energy int he environment.

It is important to remember that an spiritual painting need not always be a religious symbol painting

 It may have universal appeal. Also the colours used in the painting keep emitting rays which in turn give colour healing and this colour therapy leads to increased confidence, motivation and success in life.

Spiritual animal paintings

spiritual Chinese symbol success calligraphy paintings

Understanding about hidden symbolism and the painting in detail before choosing and hanging it is of utmost importance. You may not realize the effects of wall art, but it is a very powerful energy that can change your life for better or for worse!

Every colour, every stroke, the artist paints has their energy and intentions put up in that art and has its own soul energy.  Read my book on Amazon Kindle Effects of wall art

How does spiritual wall art heal? The symbols and the colours chosen by the artist has hidden symbolism and they connect to your mind and soul. As you smile when you see a sunflower painting with immense joy, you also grow sad by looking at a crying lady artwork. Paintings bring out different emotions and reactions from the viewers. it is here that there is the power of wall art. We understand why people watch some paintings so closely, like some and repel from some art.

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There is immense power of your brain which you never use. It is bombarded with thousands of thoughts that are unnecessary and waste your personal energy. 

We see figurative abstracts spiritual paintings and a lot of spiritual texts, calligraphy paintings today that are modern and contemporary. The spiritual art field is vast and from color abstracts made using spiritual energy colors to God paintings, spiritual texts, mantras, calligraphy and religious symbols paintings all fall into the category of spiritual paintings. Choose the art that connects with you. 

Use this power of redirect and guide your brain for your best life. Power of symbols and power of wall art. Dedicated to making healing art since year 2000 and sharing information on symbolism and Feng shuii for life changing energy.

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Art and Online Art Competitions

  There are many art competitions taking place and such events help the artist to get exposure for their works. It is advisable for the new artist to take part in more art competitions and to showcase their art works to as many people as possible. The more your art gets exposure the better. Let the world go on assessing and criticizing your work. Encourage critiques to offer advice as and when you get the opportunity. It may sometimes be difficult to handle but as the years go by you will see the difference in your art if you take genuine advice.
Many art galleries have online art space available for free. They have regular competitions and submissions and this is a great opportunity for showcasing your artworks to a wider audience. Don't go in for people who are there just to make fun of your art. Be selective with whom you talk during an exhibition as some people may leave you with loads of negativity and for sometime you may doubt why did I become an artists? or am I an artist? Don't worry go with your gut feelings and progress in your art. That does not mean to avoid getting opinions. It helps to study and learn some new techniques and also dabble with new styles to see what comes out best.
There are many galleries who display works of art for free or with a nominal fee. Try to take part in as many art competitions as possible as this is the only way to get known. Though your works may not sell in the beginning a few lucky ones get started soon by this way. Some artists win the competitions and may get to display for free in the gallery for some period. Some others offer to purchase the work of the artist as a winning tip. whereas some gallery owners promote the works selected of an artist to much bigger galleries and clients. As also some prominent members of the society are invited to select art in these competitions so you get to know senior artists as well as well known personalities of the society.Online competitions are a best way to get publicity and exposure without much investment and also who knows you may also end up selling few of your works!
                                             I have not selected art...art has selected me!

Is Judging Art Correct? critiquing artworks career in art profession

I wonder how can people judge art? what is the criteria for selection? what art is good or bad? so many questions...... no answers. Is judging art correct? critiquing art is a very special field in art career. Art critiques observe the artists, view the history ,journey, subjects, mission statement of the artists and write a review or critique their art. For artists this is helpful as they get a fair judgement of how their art is progressing professionally.  I always say think before commenting on anyone's art as they have put in lots of efforts and resources in making the painting. it is very easy for anyone to comment this is so simple, this is not good art or this is childish painting. 

Om symbol calligraphy abstract in progress by Rizwana A

Reiki Abundance symbol vase for prosperity by Rizwana a.Mundewadi

Judging art is very difficult as each individual has different opinions about the same works. Whenever you are in an gallery or looking at a friend's artwork please take care and think before judging art. Galleries have many competitions and judges have a hard time in selecting artworks. Mostly the selection is based on universal appeal and bright colours, fresh concepts or new techniques used during painting. But always the emotional aspect of an work takes it places and people go in for purchasing the artwork if they feel an emotional connection with the artwork.
Think before critiquing an artwork as the artist has made these with a lot of efforts and resources. It may be possible that one particular art work may not appeal to you. That does not mean that the artist is out of your list of viewing. Other artworks of the same artist may have some points which demand your attention. Always try to give suggestions rather than complete statements. It would be advisable to comment gracefully so that even you help the artist to learn and also avoid hurting their sentiments. Never make harsh statement and comments or final statements that the art is boring or does not have life. Try to respect the individual who has made the artwork as you cannot make this piece and if you try painting you will understand how difficult it is to paint any painting and also to go on for years doing the same thing.

Art critiquing is a very lucrative field as most artists especially professional want to get their art critiqued by famous art critiques. It is a stamp of approval for the art collectors sometimes and art buyers that an artists has been acclaimed by famous art critiques as making good art. Many artists too start writing reviews for other artists critiquing each others art thus encouraging and bringing new insights to the paintings. As an art critique you will need to learn to observe art carefully, visit art galleries', exhibitions and then put in your personal thoughts about the art you view. Start with known artists to you personally and then move to professional critiquing for famous artworks. You can write reviews on google blogs, on the artists website if they welcome this, on art gallery sites that are selling paintings-they love some feedback and reviews about artists they represent. you can also write a book about art of specific artists thus putting your personal touches and the artists art explanations. 

The artists pay critiques for their reviews. Art galleries' too can pay them for writing reviews. You can also review established or emerging artists and critique them for art buyers who wish to put large sums as investing in art of certain artists, this is like a background check for the artists before they start the process of investing and collecting art of certain painters. 

It is not easy if you find difficulty to express in words or are not a good speaker. Being social and media savy is also an added asset to the art critique career profession. 

The Reiki Master Healing artist Rizwana A.Mundewadi

My take on art critiques and their judgements over the past many years for my art-
 "Get up and get going" is the only way any artist can survive in the art world.. All the comments and the rejections in the beginning may demoralize anyone and the new artist needs to be strong and persistent in their works. "My art is my own ..I am responsible for my work and I love my paintings. I admire them ...I feed my soul by viewing them. Art is an self expression of who you are. There are no rules and no limitations. No explanations and descriptions. My art is self explanatory...I believe in leaving the world as a better place. My paintings will remain forever and with that a part of me".
                                             This positive self talk will help you also as it did in my early years of making art.

Remember- the woods would be so silent if there were songs of only the birds that sang well!

All the Best from Rizwana!

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Focus a spiritual Abstract Painting Art to help focusing in life

Learn to focus on one thing. Energy spent on many activities will give diluted and average results. If you want to excel focus on one aspect and work towards it. Whether you are an artist or pursuing some other profession focusing on your task is very important.

(Focused. Image by Mrs.Rizwana A.Mundewadi)

Meditation and yoga help to keep the mind cool and relaxed. Professionals who are involved in creative work very strongly need to be focused to give good results. Most of the times our energy is drained and specially the artist tries very hard to produce some good works of art but it is not possible. Remember if the mind is going through an emotional turmoil then it becomes very difficult to make any art. For making good art one must be in the present moment. Keep all other thoughts aside and ..well 'just do it for the sake of doing'
Most of the times the artist is pressurized to produce works according to social demands and this is where the creativity goes down the drain. I know it is very difficult to not think about selling works but still more important is to preserve our identity. Because if this is lost the artist within dies and only what remains is a painter!!!
Purpple Cho Ku Rei Focus Energy
Zen I Am Bliss

Art of Framing

Frames form a very important part in the presentation and display of paintings. Be it home or office or even an art  gallery frames are an essential part in the aesthetics of the painting. As we consider paintings as  a form of art even framing is an art.
Many times when we see some works displayed we are forced to see the frames and how the artists has brought out the highlights of the paintings with appropriate frames. The paintings may be of landscape, symbolic,still life or portraits it doesn't matter, as frames are required fro every work. The most important skill of framing is to bring out the best from the painting. Many experienced framers have an eye for details and immediately guide the artist on which frames would be appropriate for their work.
Frames are available in many materials and so is the cost of framing. Wood, acrylic, plastic, metal, and even other natural materials can be used for framing. The most important aspect of framing is to see which part of the paintings to highlight and which can be let go of. The experienced framer selects the best presentable form of the work to the artists and also gives suggestions on how to preserve the frames to increase their shelf life.
Cost of frames varies upon the materials used and from which framer. Every framer has different quotations and an artist must inquire about the budget for framing as this also amounts to a substantial figure. The framers are also available online. having individual framing websites or attached to art galleries.

Artist and the celebration! Art ideas during festivals

Indian festivals are full of colours, music, fun and frolic, sweets and dancing and rituals. Every artists takes inspiration from festivals and we see a lot of festive season artworks available for sale. Festival time is very busy for everyone, including artists, we do have a family and home! 

Flame of Prosperity Reiki painting for kitchen

Chocolatey reiki happiness entrance painting

Om swastikas' symbol Reiki evil eye protection painting

Reiki modern Christmas paintings

I usually prefer to make some creative artworks and not the traditional festival paintings. We have tons of Deepavali paintings of diyas and lights and also Christmas paintings of Christmas trees and Santa's and snow and reindeers.  I observe the festivals from an emotional point and want to bring out the essence of the festival. the festival be it a Hindu one or Muslim or Christianity or South Indian ,North India etc all have a aim to bring spirit of cheer, giving, thankfulness gratitude and sharing. 

Try to see various display and decorations around but never copy anything, make your own art. Festival season gives many creative ideas. Never try to copy anything. losing your originality is very bad. Just take only a glint of idea and develop own concept. I know most of the times it is very difficult to create original art. I have seen artists who follow certain ideas and pictures for reference get great works but am not satisfied. I take the road less traveled. May not be able to produce the most beautiful artwork but have the confidence to own the work wholly. Originality never loses its shine!

Festivals for me are family get together, bonding times, clearing misunderstandings, going to each others homes, having fun filled joyful lunches and dinners, eating treats and goodies and gifting the best of gifts.

Modern decor homes do not look good with traditional festival paintings. We need urban artworks to blend in contemporary decor rooms and homes. Many people renovate homes and yet continue to hang the same old festival religious paintings which look out of place in the urban vibes. 

Wouldn't you want to give the best of gifts for your festivals? my original reiki family's blessings paintings are full of pure energy. Unique one of a kind they are intended to spread joy and positive energy in any space they are hung in. these Reiki Vaastu enriched symbol paintings are positive intentions artworks that will surely bring smile to every face they receive and you become a part of the plan of the Universe by spreading reiki with the world. 

Diwali wishes gifts, Ganeshotsav festival gifts, Om symbol artworks, Positive affirmations art, evil eye protection paintings, business luck artworks, Vaastu art for peace and harmony, reiki for abundance, Christmas Reiki paintings, do Visit my website razarts.com for buying family blessings, complete goodluck paintings. 

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Opportunities to Survive Your Artistic Career

Every artist is faced by this dilemma in their lives while painting. Even I go through these phases. Art materials are costly and artist get this itch of continuing to paint! Don't know how other people manage those who have to run their house on this income? also this career does not give any immediate returns.
Have seen many an artist work as something else and art takes a backseat in their lives. Some art graduates also do not pursue this field even after being qualified and gradually the art in them dies a slow death.
whenever I get monetary gifts or the savings from households ..i do not wish for any goodies. or food items or new clothes not even jewellery  all I want is some art materials and i am the most happy person!
and my magic genie knows this!
This is faced by all artists at some time or the other even more so when they are new artists struggling for recognition. At such times artists must find another source of income to survive. They can hold a job as an art teacher if they have a degree in fine arts. This will give them the regular monthly income and also support their artists career.
Many artists also begin art classes for children and adults who are interested in learning to paint. Some write books or work in advertising agencies where artists are required. You can also do as Short term course in graphic designing as I have done to understand colours.  Artists can get offers for assignments on free lance basis or full time graphic work. Some artists also work as cartoonists and fashion designers in magazines or with private concerns. Some work in designing t shirt prints or designs for tops. One can also make designs for tiles, upholstery and scarves by using your artistic skills.
The most important point here by mentioning all this is that it has been proved that artists have to struggle before getting established in the field of art and the bottom line here is to survive till you get your chance for fame!

Your best critique

Every artist grows under criticism  Critiques always encourage by giving critical appraisal about art works. . Over the years getting your paintings critically approved increases confidence about your art and as the years go by  you don't care about anyone's opinion 'I am as I am and I paint what I like and where my inspiration goes. There is no need to observe other works or others art... it just flows and lays itself on the canvasses'.
Every artist has to be open to criticism. If there is a desire to learn and progress in art then one must be willing to be able to listen and accept critiques opinions. I know it is very difficult when you have taken a lot of pains to make a work of art and some one just quotes 'so you paint, even my five year old niece is doing the same !' or even better! well just smile and accept the comment.People who know about art only they can respect art. Just don't let anybody demoralize you. Go ahead and accept their opinions. Remember they are not God and everyone has a right to express. But if you are the sensitive type or you realize that some people deliberately want to let you down please be away from such negative influences.
It will definitely help to find out your best critique because that will make your art grow. Opinions from family, friends or some fellow artist just find some one who helps to bring out the best in you.

Painting of Flowers

Painting flowers is the most easiest as well as the most difficult topic an artist can choose. Though it is the first and foremost topic every artist chooses as nature is the beginning of every learning process. There are plenty of models available for nature drawing but the most common ones selected are the sunflower, hibiscus flower and the rose flower.

After seeing many works it is understood that roses are the most difficult to paint. Nature is unique and it can never be copied. The successful painting of flowers of an artist is when the viewer is fascinated by the works and has most resemblance to nature. The captured moment and the colours selected can depend upon the artists mood while painting that particular work.

One can select a stem of flower and place it on a table at the correct position. Observe the colour, petals, leaves and also very importantly the lght coming from which direction. This gives the paintign a personalized look. Some artist even go that one step further and paint the eaten leaves and the dried edges of leaves! Correct colour mixing and application is important to get the nearest result resembling the original flower. Taking examples from nature is the best and many artists specialize in this theme of flowers and nature works.

Here is My First painting.

Hibiscus flowers.

Inspiration from a picture. (Mrs Rizwana A.Mundewadi,Year 2000). The picture had words 'outstanding' and this gave me inspiration to work on it. The background used in this painting is by mixing of many greens and browns!

(Painting by Mrs. Rizwana A. Mundewadi,year 2000) The photograph has not turned up well. This is an example of abstraction in flower. This painting is also done using a reference photo but the colours and backgrounds are done differently. Use of silver colour has made the painting unique.

The Yellow Champa flowers.  (Year 2000.Mrs. Rizwana A.Mundewadi)

Other flowers like canna, lotus,jasmine and lillies are also favorite among artists for paintings. Using reference photos is only a way to begin painting and an artist may not always require one. They can also paint by imagination according to their experiences.

Paintings of flowers are most common and the most selling artworks nowadays. Since these artworks are reasonably priced they come into the range of affordable art and also paintings of flowers have a universal appeal.

Death of an Artist!!!!! why so many artists leave the path halfway?

Death of an artist! yes, not actually but each day so many thousands of artists die off.. leaving halfway their career, giving up on their talents and taking a more financially successful career. I am always loving my majestic solitude, converting my limitations to my benefits, working alone and enjoying painting. I like to be left alone with my paints and canvas, playing with colours they take me into an absolutely amazing world,  ..smelling them (though I get frequent headaches and fever due to the fumes emitted by oil paints!) i love to paint. over a decade and still going strong . No support whatso ever ..still going strong.
Till when i do not know...many time feel lost as I think ...where will this lead me. I am not very social person and do not like the limelight. But this world has a different take. The person in limelight is a good artist and works demand a good price. When I try my hand and selling my works I feel losing my creativity, how can I sell a part of me! every painting is a special one..so many efforts..so much involvement..such a long journey..and one work is created.
WHY DID I BECOME AN ARTIST? WHY DID GOD GIVE ME THIS TALENT? no answer. There is so much hidden within, which needs to come out, overflowing energies and art ideas, 
I feel like giving up and try to lead a normal life but I can't. Stuck up with tons of talent and urge to make art, I feel dead inside, empty, without my art!
After a decade still want to paint. get so many ideas...my brain is bombarded with ideas.. where is the energy to balance it and the resources! stacks of papers. pencil works , artworks .. have to stop and start moving these works.
Feng shui and Reiki both indicate that I have to move the earlier works to make place for the new. Not get attached to them and accept to part with them. Attachments are trouble.. I have to be free. I tear many artworks and repaint so many. there is a sort of inner struggle which no one outside sees or notices. 
Struggling with the past and the present sometimes I feel the artist within is dying a slow death. Maybe I may become normal and lead a normal life...just forget about art! Hussains and Razas are there no to keep costly art to the world!

Then again I get up, assembling whatever resources and start making art. There are so manty colours, techniques, each brings so much happiness, like the Eureka moments! I have not sold any art but I guess this is a personal journey, an inner urge that needs to be spread out. Hence doing my bit and continuing with my talents making smaller artworks that are easy to store and maybe sell at any time later on if the Universe blesses. 

Thousands of artists start with lots of dreams and hopes and come to earn lots of fame and money in the painting career. professionally this is a very high paying career that has fame in the game. That is many die without selling any art, many leave the career and take another paying one,. many also stop the creativity flow and thus have artists block and stop making art. So many start investing so much, for costly art materials, painting very large canvasses, holding exhibitions everywhere and then are disappointed if their art does not sell. At such times it is easy to fall in the trap of questioning that your art is not good, or you need to make good art, it is not actually about your talents or your art, trust me on that. it is about the brand name of artists that sells their art! Of course that happens with years and years , decades and decades of consistently making art for the art buyers collectors world. Take a pause if you feel tired but do not give up on your talents. 

Making art is a service to mankind and mother earth. You already are famous when you make something that was not there before you. You must learn to accept and celebrate the artist in you whatever your conditions. 

I would say don't come in for money only. I think it is those who just paint few artworks and want to sell them that fail in this. Also those that cling to others to support them, encourage them and buy their art pitying their financial conditions are also who will leave the ground in few years. 

It is a pity so many deaths' or artists talents happen and the world even doesn't know. Van Gogh it seems didn't sell any art he made except for one or two at time of his death. And today the world has fan following with his art prized at millions of dollars collectors artworks. yet he continued to make art. 

It is important to get financial remuneration so do not sell your original art for cheap and never give art for free. It will never be valued. If you are an artists reading this post, choose another job that brings a paycheck every month and keep time for art as soul food. This takes time and if you continue it will bring out magical master pieces from you .. but for that you have to be on the dancing floor...when opportunity knocks! keep painting! 

For my artist expressions I also have passionately made many hundreds of digital artworks. this helps when I have saved limited money to buy art materials. I don't know why, but I continue with tons of passion and energy making art. Each paper painting, shapes, squares, tiny ones too, however small it is gives me immense joy. 

Make art for the Joy of it! and not for commercial purposes,  it will sell! Making art since year 2000, I paint cubism abstracts and spiritual symbolic paintings that inspire . 

All the Best from Rizwana!

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