Razarts

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 d...

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 o...

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.  Tr...

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...

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 ...

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 furt...

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 p...