Water Color Painting Price Issues and Simple Tips While Painting with water colors

Water color paintings price issues always come up. Why is a water color painting in less price as compared to oil paintings in the same size. With oils on canvas paintings always commanding a higher price water color works sometimes lag behind. There are enough reasons for this. A complex medium to work in needs very good hand control and knowledge about colors.
How to paint with water colors , the flowy thin water medium which looks so simple while viewing is one difficult task. The main ingredient added will give results accordingly,  amount of water to be added is the main ingredient as less will make the paint not flow well and more will give a very light painting.
Hand made paper is a good option and there are some simple rules people follow who love to paint in this medium. While I did get obsessed with this medium in year 2002 trying out different techniques and mediums during the self discovery process thee are some fine beautiful pieces of musical lines collection and lots of untitled works, which I have no words,except that they were made when i listened to music,  daily , listening to the five elements instrumental, great music by great masters it was The Times Group albums on elements.  it was a Reiki ritual to help relax heal the chakras so I call them musical lines.

Untitled by Rizwana Mundewadi Year 2002 Water Color on paper 7.5x10 Inches $150

Tip 1) Be prepared with rags! yes wherever there is water keep rough clothes handy.
Tip 2) Think, Think Think before beginning, usually there is no looking back, one stroke and the painting gets muddy and too much water used to clean the faulty part, risk of paper tear.
Tip 3) Always use a clean brush. This I can tell as most important. Brushes do have the tendency to store old paint from last work done which is not even visible to the eye. Always clean the brush before every use and after every use.
Tip 4) First better to have a simple sketch and then begin. Paint the insides first or the outline first as you wish but the rule of the thumb , paint light colors first and then move to darker ones.
Tip 5) The paintings dry sooner than expected so sometimes layering is necessary. Use a lighter color thin paint first and then add another layer of same color for best results in water color paintings. This i have found to work better than adding a darker color at first. Usually helps to build some drama with water colors, than having the flat works.  The biggest advantage in water color paintings, they do not soil the hands and the clothes and the sinuses!yes oils do emit fumes while painting and process of drying.
Water color paintings give an effect of lightness and delicate appeal to the eyes as compared to my first love oils, which are thicker and have a solid feel. Paintings in water color are usually found at less rates as compared to oils as the cost of mediums involved is different.

With due respect to all water color artists across the globe , Prices are very much different for other medium works and though famous artworks do get good prices there is always a difference.  Some simple reasons-
1) Cost involved in buying mediums is totally different . while a tube of color paint in oils costs much higher the water color one is bought at reasonable rates. 
2) Paper used as base for most artworks in water color is found to be cheaper as compared to canvas or oil sketch paper that comes at a much higher price.
3) The whole process of painting in oils requires more time and effort , energy and also space for drying. (with due respect to all water color artists)
4) The feel in water color works is light and it all depends upon personal choice of the buyers as they love a more colorful oil works.

Untitled 7.5x10 Inches Water Color on paper Year 2002 $150 By Rizwana Mundewadi

5) Now I am not very sure of this but canvas is thought to last longer than paper. There is always risk of paper getting musty, eaten by bugs and even the glue used while framing can spoil the artworks over years.

so, While on this spiritual journey of The Red Pilgrim, as I continue to paint healing art...I wish to make simple colorful understandable art, art that heals.
Check out  "Blue Birds", water color on paper.
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Exotic Birds and Trekking in this New 2014 New Painting in Progress Trekking Tips and guidelines

Wishing everyone a Great new 2014!

sky view from forest

New year brings new excitement and  enjoying every bit of this journey of The Red Pilgrim as I continue to paint healing art...

Embracing the Chaos oil painting in progress on canvas

the painting of patience, Embracing the Chaos begun on 31st December 2013 and hope  to continue till end on this year 31st December 2014 is going on in very very patience, thoughtful simple strokes.
till date, there is a calculated selection of colors at the beginning, gold, red, green turquoise and orange! all strong colors that symbolize growth and happiness.
This is a healing symbolic painting to control the barging bombardment of  ideas, colors and paintings that come up in my mind, which never still.  So many ideas, so much to paint so much to write so little time!

Embracing the Chaos oil painting in progress on canvas

Trekking to Karnala Bird Sanctuary was a welcoming refreshing trip in the beginning of this 2014 year.
Climbing the fort is not an easy task and really not for simple trekkers. A birds paradise, Surrounded with thick growth the forest  has a uphill narrow man made path among rocks which trekkers enjoy. Rare Birds are really worth the trip and true bird lovers do visit the place before sunrise.
Not so much aware of bird names but I can identity the colors, blue , green and black red, exotic rare birds, its a haven for bird lovers. And with the series of exotic birds  paintings going in progress such trips make me wonder still, the paintings come first and then come the occasions, unlike where artists express that they were influenced by a trip or an image it is vice versa always with my art, I paint first by imagination and then things come forthe!

nature trails

tree roots

huge tree trunks and tree roots

names of different birds

anthill in forest

monkey in the jungle

peacock bird

peacock bird close up of eyes

peacock close up of bird

labelled botanical names on trees

huge rocks forest trekking

peacock feeding

Peahen in bird santury

Some important practical tips for trekking-
1) Start early, trekking and climbing can be best enjoyed when you start early. And watching rare  birds in nature is  also only during the few early hours after sunrise. Winter seasons are good for such trips as there is less heat from the sun and climbing becomes easy, but also the days  are smaller, so be prepared for an early back trip.
 2) Shoes, very important, right soles, right fitting, right grip. Over the years we have come to understand the very importance of right shoes,  and heeled  sandals or slippers just wont do!Right size backpack to keep both hand free. Do not over load the back pack as this makes climbing and trekking difficult in small spaces of rocky areas.
3) Water and snacks, food, medicines in your backpack along with antiseptic cream, insect bites and dried tree scratches! immediately wash with clean water and apply cream for any scratches or insect bites.
Unless you are sweating do not drink much water. Take small sips only and do not gulp water in large quantities at one time.
4) Beware while walking and trekking in interiors of forest. creatures,  animals, birds, and creatures on the ground hidden among dried grass, unexpected falls while climbing and trekking, get the right firm grip. Look for footholds  first, shortest gaps among rocks, and then make small slow climb moves.
5) Inform your family or friends,  one who will look out for you when you go missing, when going on trekking trips. It is understood that most places in hilly and mountainous regions there is no mobile network.
Trekking brings you ultimate close to mountain strength, earth energy, grounding energy. Once there you are totally focused on which branch to catch or which rock to select as foothold. So when the basic instinct of survival comes up all negative energy is dissolved and mind becomes refreshed. It is very important for   every individual to be in close contact with earth and as today we are surrounded more with technology and electric vibrations it sure is worth to balance  energy, to have such contact with nature.
Go for trekking and climbing only when you are trained and fit, and have no major health problems, otherwise even walking is the best energiser.
So while we have still never completed the climb to the Panhalgad fort  , the top of the mountain peak we  know just when to stop and return  and call it a day!
The peacock bird sure was very happy to see us and truly showed his happiness! gave the best pose!

peacock dancing happily open feathers

King Fischer birds Near the terrace garden

As I write the green Bee Eater colorful birds are calling from our terrace garden.

While on this spiritual journey of The Red Pilgrim, as I continue to paint healing art...I wish to make simple colorful understandable art, art that heals.
All the Best!
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Step By step preparing a Canvas at home with photographs/ Beginning 31 December 2013 Painting One Stroke Patience Healing Painting Embrace the Chaos Till 31 December 2014

Beginning 31 December  2013 Painting  One Stroke Patience Healing Painting "Embrace the Chaos" Till 31 December 2014
This moment the end of the year 31st December 2013 I begin with a fresh canvas one stroke in red!
Each day or in every few days I  will make one stroke, a symbol, a shape or just about anything that comes to my mind.
I promise to be patient and this is a healing painting in patience. Bombarded with so many ideas the mind that never stands still, as I continue to paint with passion, ...
Step by Step preparing for the canvas, frame. The working frame on the wall , a lesson in patience, healing and pure love for colors, painting.

My Favorite Orange Scissors for Cutting Canvas From Canvas Roll

Cutting the Canvas from the Canvas Roll

Staple Gun for Fixing Canvas on Working Frame

Stapled Canvas on Working Frame

Folded Edges of Canvas over Working Frame

Each stroke will be made with lots of love patience and dedication, lets see what God has in store!
I am sure it will be exciting, every day experiences will influence this piece of art.
Choice of colors may be influenced upon moods, maybe how the day has been or also maybe  what new dreams are to be lived! travelling, happiness, sickness or loss all may be poured over on the canvas.

White Pure Fresh Canvas on Working Frame

This day in the next year I hope to display this artwork full of colors, symbols, sacred shapes, geometry, healing symbols, patience and  lots of love!

First Stroke in Red on Blank Canvas 31 December 2013

I do not know how the art work will progress,   what will be the end result. whether I will be able to fulfill this promise towards my art, but am sure will definitely teach me patience, dedication and discipline, be able to embrace the chaos,
and will present a riot of colors!. All the Best to the baby , Painting!
While on this spiritual journey of The Red Pilgrim, as I continue to paint healing art...I wish to make simple colorful understandable art, art that heals.
Wishing Everyone a Great New Year 2014!
Adding here in this post today, chanced upon this in the year 2020! So much innocent joy brought back memories of this amazing painting!

Reiki symbol Cho Ku Rei 

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The symbols Overload! Read on my website Read on Google blog

The painting progressed so beautifully, here is the completed painting with best energy , as you know about its history Finally Embracing the Chaos The Happiness Gallop. watch this interesting progress life story of this painting on You Tube.

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How to Make Fancy Artistic Paper Weights at Home Step by Step Making of eco friendly paper weights

Colorful Hand made  paper Weights

Paper weights are one thing which we all require, in office at our table to hold the papers in place as well as in our home office or near the telephone desk, paper weights are available in the usual glass round globes and the creative urge (of the red pilgrim), in the year 2000 with painting creatively furniture, trees and then came making of fancy paper weights.
Here  I share a few cherished ones that remain , antique pieces, I have packed and stored carefully,  beautiful,  colorful fancy eco friendly paper weights.
The traditional shapes in paper  weights, crystal colored glass  heavy round balls, look the same everywhere and there is often risk of the glass falling and breaking or chipping and also some one may accidentally get hurt , a child or a pet thinking of using this as a ball!
 making creative colored and different shaped paper weights also makes them look attractive and unique but also serves  the purpose of holding the office desk neat, what more an eco friendly hand made paper weight, doing your bit for the environment.

Different shapes fancy paper weights for gifting

The process  to make paper weights is very easy and here I share simple tips  and guide to make fancy paper weights at home.

Hand made  office paper weights

1) Select moulds  of different shapes, preferable plastic or used cake ice cream cups , moulds of different gift items can also do if they are made of thin plastic.
2) Clean the moulds, dry them well, and arrange oil paints,and cement plaster of Paris mixture along with some glue.
3) Decorating your paper  weights can be done with any fancy materials, colorful cloth flowers, shiny sparkling different shapes mirrors, glitter, colored stones,  fancy buttons, silk,ribbons , plastic flowers or just about anything you wish to stick on to make  the paper weights unique and fancy.
4)  While making Hand made Paper weights , keep one thing in mind, the usable aspect.  Paper weights need to be a bit heavy so that they can serve your purpose and this I have tried with paper machie but the weights become too light and of  no use for the purpose.
5) Consider the size that is comfortable  to keep and use on your table. Very small paper weight or very big one will not look good. Size decided select the mould for pouring the ready mixture.

 

6)  See that there  are no lumps formed  in the cement mixture or air bubbles while pouring in the mould. For getting a perfect shape of your wish this step is very important.

Different shape artistic hand made paper weights

Abstract shape hand made eco friendly paper weights

 7) In case you do not have a specific plastic mould you can also form a thick mixture of white cement  and mould it in abstract shape  and let it dry. Here as the mixture feels a bit firm add fancy gemstone, colored stones, plastic flowers, mirrors, colored beads, shiny wires,  or any fancy small tit bits so that they are firm and fit along with the mould of dried  mixture.
8) Once dried off well remove the mould or thin plastic can be cut off  to get a beautiful shaped fancy artwork. Trim off any abnormal extruding parts lightly and make clean shape.
9) Finally paint it using oil paints, first layer as base color, and then any patterns or designs in colorful shapes or floral prints. Cover this with a thin layer of protective varnish.

Mould to make hand made eco friendly paper weights

Fancy paper weights

Shiv ling shaped paper weight religious symbol paper weight

Colorful healing stones hand made paper weight

Fancy shiv ling shaped paper weight

Golden rose eco friendly  hand made paper weight

what more they also act as great art creations and ones that you can display as artefacts , let your imagination go wild!
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New Year Wishes from razarts

While we are just coming to the end of this beautiful year 2013, so many great news, some  losses,some new experiencing and some not so good, we  all have lived this, and I wish from my heart good luck to everyone who have been a part of this spiritual journey and walked along, maybe directly or indirectly influenced my life and my art.
I also take this opportunity to THANK YOU ABSOLUTE ARTS, for being such a wonderful soul friend not just to me but to so many artists around the globe. With so many years with absolute arts, this is HOME.
I also thank all the people in my life, especially my critics, who have brought out the fire in me and made me continue painting with passion.  My family for being so supportive and understanding.  Thanking all other galleries, especially Saatchi Online,  who have encouraged me,in my early  years of art and helped me to put forthe my art to the world. In this journey of understanding myself and my art you have always been a special part, and even though we have never met, I pray and thank you all, wishing you loads of luck.
Thanks when there was no one you were there!

Pink Heart of Love oil painting on paper

A very big THANK YOU to all my readers  and art buyers, who have in some or other way encouraged me and become a part  of this spiritual journey, I cherish them.
The ART Collectors who have showed interest in my art, I thank you from my heart and hope in sometime to have an artful association.
I thank God who has given me this talent to spread cheer, happiness and prosperity through the medium of my healing art.
I AM SORRY if I have knowingly or unknowingly hurt any person, plant , bird or object, I am sorry .
My blog readers, especially on razarts, feng shui and  gardening,  who have a special connection with me.Thank you Google.   The ebooks on kindle have taken my passion of writing  to another level. Thank You Amazon.
Lets begin the new year with a fresh blank canvas and start painting our life!
Do take this opportunity to forgive and forget, make space for progress and watch miracles  of the universe unfold.
Take Care and God Bless!
All the Best!
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Color Therapy Abstract oil painting Understanding of Color Symbolism

Color therapy as the name suggests is using colors as healing symbols. Colors have their own meanings and symbolism since olden times and artists have very effectively used colors in paintings to express emotions, environments and beliefs.
Different colors represent emotions and objects with universal meanings and this is also influenced by the experiences of the individual and their cultural beliefs.

Color Therapy Oil painting on Oil Sketch paper

While  artists may look upon white as the most purest color representing peace and harmony, in many religions and cultures, in India,  it is considered the color of mourning where in widows wear white clothes. So also in other culture, Christianity, the bridal wear is a flowy satin lace gown of white color.
Thus color has its own interpretation and as for someone red may indicate danger another individual may call it a color of passion and love. Green with envy was such predominant in early ages and this color was almost avoided in apparels and upholstery, whereas today with feng shui color symbolism theory the color green has been on the top, representing growth and prosperity as for the green fields and vegetation.
The painting color therapy done in different techniques of painting with brush, objects, fingers, and this is a beautiful amalgamation of different chakra colors in this artwork that has loads of positive vibrant energy.
With the concept of Reiki violet fire which I have painted in many paintings, here again I use the purification violet purple fire as againast the backdrop of chakra colors. Also using the traditional fire flame making this painting  a combination of healing energies.
All in all a vibrant effect to the emotions and mind, giving a  message of healing to all chakras.
The oil painting color therapy is done in layering technique with over lapping steps as many of my other paintings and finally the emergence of the small colorful beautiful circles complete the process of healing.

A  trip by the sea, was fascinating and refreshing

 On the personal front enjoyed a refreshing trip by the sea, it sure cleans your aura, the salt water air, except , you come back with sticky salty skin! Good news, unexpectedly, first time in my life, our fish orange guppy had tiny babies, life from such a tiny speck, except for the tingling specks in water it was difficult to see the lots of tiny babies in the fish tank, the photo is of when they were  one weeks old in separate fish bowl, here wishing them a great life! life is magical!

Tiny babies of Guppy fish

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So while on this spiritual journey of The Red Pilgrim, as I continue to paint healing art...I wish to make  simple colorful understandable art, art that heals.

The Red Pilgrim  Oil Painting on Oil Sketch Paper