Wednesday, January 18, 2017

Creativity in New Year




So far, January 2017 has been very productive for me. I have been doing good amount of art and craft. I have been a tad slow in sharing them here but hope to make it up in this post.

The top photo is a sketchbook doodle I did consisting of only spirals drawn using just dots. It was a good exercise to perk ones spirits up. I finished it off with a semi camouflaged word. Can you spot it? I am linking this to this week's Moo-Mania.

The one below is a cigar box that I altered using a coat of black chalk paint and Martha Stewart's copper foil. The gilding was done using a woodburning tool since I did not foiling adhesive. I like the soft effect this technique has produced. Linked to Try it on Tuesday's Anything but Square.



The one below was inspired by museum piece at Victoria and Albert museum. As a kid I used to love drawing Indian jewelry. I thought I had outgrown that. Obviously not! This is an 18th century turban jewel made of gold and encrusted with rubies, diamonds, emeralds and sapphires. Sketched and colored on black vinyl cloth using Prism Nupastels.

Linked to Paint Party Friday. Thanks to Eva and Kristen for hosting.


The pillows below are made from the end piece (called pallu) of old saris. Indian saris have three parts: border, body and end piece. It is on the border and the end piece that the designers and the weavers unleash their creativity and which end up being work of art in and of themselves. Long after the body of the sari is worn out, the end piece invites to be displayed in new ways. 




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19 comments:

  1. froebelsternchenJanuary 19, 2017 at 3:23 AM

    Incredible stunning art Indira! I love your spiral dotted drawing linkend to Moo Mania & More! Thanks a lot !!!This cigar box is so beautiful - how interesting to read that you used a wood burning tool instead of glue! Great outcome! And last not least those pillows are fantastic, how wise saris are produced! Fantastic!
    Have a great rest of the week and thanks a lot for joining Moo Mania & More as well as Try It On Tuesday with your inspiring post!
    Much appreciated!
    Greetings from
    Susi

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  2. Little ArtbeeJanuary 19, 2017 at 11:31 AM

    So nice and very special are your artworks,wow. I like much what you did.
    Greetings
    Sabine

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  3. MeggymayJanuary 19, 2017 at 5:15 PM

    Wonderful creative projects. Thank you for sharing the awesome altered box with us at TioT's this time.
    Yvonne

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  4. Clare LloydJanuary 20, 2017 at 2:15 AM

    Love all your projects...super doodles

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  5. sirkkisJanuary 20, 2017 at 2:16 AM

    Gorgeous art. I love the Indian turban jewel. A great idea to make pillows with old saries. Thanks for the wonderful post.
    Happy PPF xx

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  6. Jutta.K.January 20, 2017 at 4:57 AM

    Succsessful works!
    Very creative.
    this is my
    contribution
    Greetings from Germany

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  7. Sue (this n that)January 20, 2017 at 6:50 AM

    Hello Indira, it was so inspiring to see your treasure trove of delightful artworks.
    I can understand how the doodle would have been enjoyable to do. I Love it.
    The cigar box makes me want to try something similar, it looks so special.
    You must never grow out of drawing your jewels!! Brilliant!
    The weaving of the sari end pieces are so bold in their design - creative indeed. A very nice way to re-purpose them too. Happy PPF :D)

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  8. EAGHL/Granny AnnieJanuary 20, 2017 at 7:13 AM

    Little wooden boxes are my favorite things and your cigar box is fabulous!

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  9. Linda KunsmanJanuary 20, 2017 at 7:39 AM

    such gorgeous art Indira!! I especially love your altered box and those pillows. Happy PPF!

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  10. DVArtistJanuary 20, 2017 at 3:01 PM

    Really beautiful. Each piece so full and rich, however the pillows are my favorite. Well done.

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  11. lorraineJanuary 20, 2017 at 3:40 PM

    lovely boxes and cushions and art

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  12. Tammie DickersonJanuary 20, 2017 at 4:12 PM

    So beautiful!! I especially like the"bubbles" piece!!

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  13. Arnoldo L. Romero, MLAJanuary 20, 2017 at 8:01 PM

    That turban jewelry piece that you painted is stunning. The colors are amazing. Blessings!

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  14. Gillena CoxJanuary 21, 2017 at 1:16 PM

    Luv the sari recycles; have a happy and creative week

    much love...

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  15. Gloria j ZucaroJanuary 22, 2017 at 7:24 PM

    I love your pastel jewelry piece and what a great idea to make beautiful and useful items with the remains of worn out sari.

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  16. GigglesJanuary 23, 2017 at 7:58 AM

    Oh what a wonderful post so full of LOVE!! The pillows the art, wow just a wonderful variety! I live in a very diverse city and the saris are absolutely stunning during large celebrations.. I just love the fabric used for them!! Thanks for sharing!

    Hugs Giggles

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  17. pearshapedcraftingJanuary 23, 2017 at 6:33 PM

    Wow! What a fabulous post! I love how you made the decoration on your box! The sari cushions are beautiful and your jewel is wonderful! So pleased you joined us at Try It On Tuesday! Chrisx

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  18. Irene RafaelJanuary 24, 2017 at 10:37 AM

    Oh, Yes, I see the word after a bit of squinting. Lovely art. Such patience to create this delicate and beautiful art. Happy PPF!
    ~~ Irene

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  19. artbyjuneJanuary 25, 2017 at 5:24 AM

    Beautiful art! I especially love the sari cushions!

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