Tuesday, June 23, 2015

Sari Art: Birds of Same Feather



When I first started selling my art a few years ago, I used to do a series of mixed-media artwork which I called "Sari Art". Using watercolors and actual sari pieces I tried to capture the complex colors and textures of Indian saris on paper. It was really fun to do  and interestingly enough there was a market for it.  After a while, I moved on to other things.

For this week's Summer of Colors challenge (Purple, Purple, Yellow), I dug out an unfinished sari art. The main section was already painted in purple color along with the purple border which came from an actual sari.  Last night,  I added a couple of paper birds, colored them yellow and added the phrase "birds of same weather" also in yellow.  I like the effect of purple and yellow together.

You will find examples of other sari art pieces on this blog here.


Linked to Paint Party Friday and Summer of Colors.

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32 comments:

  1. Valerie-JaelJune 24, 2015 at 12:52 AM

    Fantastic SOC page, Valerie

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  2. johannaJune 24, 2015 at 5:15 AM

    so awesome... i´m going to check out your other art!

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  3. Sharon FritchmanJune 24, 2015 at 5:40 AM

    First of all, I love the examples of sari art that you shared! So beautiful! And secondly, I absolutely love the sari art you created using this week's SOC colors! It is gorgeous! HUGS!!!!

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  4. LailaJune 24, 2015 at 10:52 AM

    It's beautiful and a clever way to show off your sari tradition. I looked up the others as well and they all have some beauty in them.

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  5. Deborah WeberJune 24, 2015 at 11:53 AM

    What a wonderful piece! All your sari art is lovely - such a great idea.

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  6. sue :)June 24, 2015 at 2:55 PM

    Super sari art. x

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  7. Lori SaulJune 24, 2015 at 10:29 PM

    Brilliant mixed media- great use of color!

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  8. froebelsternchenJune 25, 2015 at 7:22 AM

    FAN*TAS*TIC!!
    Happy PPF and Happy SOC!
    Hugs,
    Susi

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  9. JennyJune 25, 2015 at 8:51 AM

    Your sari art is beautiful... gorgeous paper birds... and such lovely texture...

    Jenny X

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  10. Linda KunsmanJune 25, 2015 at 2:23 PM

    this is so beautiful - I love the patterns! SOC #54

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  11. RolinaJune 25, 2015 at 3:32 PM

    This is beautiful, I love that you brought an older piece to life. I also visited your Sari Art Blog and love them!

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  12. Sherry's CabinJune 25, 2015 at 9:44 PM

    What vivid color! It is very beautiful and unique!
    God bless,
    Sherry

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  13. Ayala ArtJune 26, 2015 at 12:29 AM

    Looks beautiful, I will check the link, thanks!

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  14. GigglesJune 26, 2015 at 1:02 AM

    My bohemian heart loves sari patterns and Indian fabric! Beautiful!

    Hugs Giggles

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  15. UnknownJune 26, 2015 at 3:09 AM

    Lovely page and what a wonderful idea.Happy PPF!

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  16. PaintingWriteJune 26, 2015 at 3:14 AM

    I love saris - the vibrant jewel colours and intricate details and this is a lovely idea to turn them into works of art.

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  17. Arnoldo L. Romero, MLAJune 26, 2015 at 7:05 AM

    I love your painting of the sari. One of my cousin's is married to a man from India, and she's got some gorgeous ones, so I can see how inspirational they can be. Blessings!

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  18. SusanJune 26, 2015 at 7:45 AM

    Your color and design are so vibrant. Sari Art is a wonderful way of perpetuating beautiful designs. Happy PPF!

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  19. My name is Erika.June 26, 2015 at 9:56 AM

    Gorgeous and to me ere in the northern US, how exotic. Very clever using something you spend so much time with (wearing) to make such a beautiful piece.

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  20. minnemieJune 26, 2015 at 10:55 AM

    Very unique art - pleas do and show us more!!

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  21. Mary Ann PotterJune 26, 2015 at 5:25 PM

    How beautiful! I love these saturated colors.

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  22. bellefrogworksJune 27, 2015 at 11:40 AM

    Lovely piece - so sad I didn't get to participate in SOC this year.

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  23. Bleubeard and ElizabethJune 27, 2015 at 6:22 PM

    I can see why this was such a big seller before. Your sari painting is gorgeous. The yellow really POPPED!!

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  24. KristinJune 27, 2015 at 9:15 PM

    xo

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  25. Jennifer RoseJune 28, 2015 at 10:31 AM

    what a good idea :) looks very neat :)

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  26. Annette P.-L. June 28, 2015 at 11:13 AM

    Just beautiful!

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  27. Gloria j ZucaroJune 28, 2015 at 12:23 PM

    Beautiful work. Very intricate!

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  28. VirginiaJune 29, 2015 at 2:45 AM

    Beautiful

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  29. JKWJuly 2, 2015 at 12:06 PM

    Great idea because it is an amazing piece of art. The colors are perfect. I visited the blog too. Excellent works. Blessings, Janet PPF

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