Last year during the Ganpati festival in September, my niece came across this ornate and intricate drawing of our beloved Lord Ganpati in all His glory. She attempted it to coincide with the festival last …
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Straight From My Art – Workshop 16 – Lord Ganesha in Madhubani Style
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Straight From My Art – Workshop 15 – Cat in Stained Glass Style
Towards the end of last year, I came across this pin of a very cute cat coloured in stained glass style. I shared it with my sisters and some of us attempted this over last …
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Straight from my Art – Workshop 14 – The Hummingbird
While browsing through Pinterest, I found this beautiful hummingbird zentangle that I instantly wanted to attempt. I even sketched it out months ago but real life intervened and this stayed on the back burner for …
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Straight From My Art – Workshop 10 – Floral Mandala
The festival of Onam in the Indian state of Kerala is celebrated with great pomp and splendour. Among the many events planned to welcome the spirit of the ancient King Maveli, floral patterns called “pookalam” …
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Straight From my Art – Elephant Zentangle
One of the first things I attempted (over ambitiously) when I first discovered zentangles was that of an elephant. I soon realized I’d bitten more than I could chew and abandoned the project in favour …