This is a simple sketch of a common scene seen in India at riverbanks; women washing clothes. I have taken the idea from the book : Grade Examinations – Drawing Made Easy by Navneet. Well, best part is the way the image has been adapted as a drawing!!! -TANVI R.J
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SIMPLE SKETCHES- DAILY ACTIVITIES (PARENTS)
These are simple sketches of the daily activities in most households. The idea for both of these was taken from Grade Examinations – Drawing Made Easy. -TANVI R.J
FLOWERS, LEAVES AND TEXTURE
This is a painting done using Fevicryl Paints, and craft paper. The main idea behind doing such a painting was to see the combination of beautiful hibiscus flowers done on a paper with a nice texture. The small square texture was made by weaving rows of hard black-coloured craft paper on which I painted theContinue reading “FLOWERS, LEAVES AND TEXTURE”
STILL-LIFE : A PAIR OF SPORT SHOES
This is another still life ball-point sketch of sport shoes. Drawn exactly as they were positioned, they look very realistic, don’t they! -TANVI R.J
STILL-LIFE: A CHAIR AND A BAG
This is another still life drawing done with a clutch pencil. The best part of this drawing is it’s realistic effect!!! -Tanvi R.J
STILL- LIFE DRAWING :TOY BIKE AND BALL-POINT PEN
This is a still-life drawing of a toy motorbike lying on it’s side on the floor done with a ball point pen. Nothing much to say except that it looks quite realistic!!! -TANVI R.J
BIRDS AND COLOURS
This is a beautiful composition of two birds and a tree full of berries in a kind of abstract-design setting. The idea has been taken from the book ‘Grade Examinations – Drawing Made Easy’ by Navneet. The best part of this drawing is the colouring of the birds, trees and the berries on it !!!Continue reading “BIRDS AND COLOURS”
DIY HOME DECOR WALL HANGING – ECO-FRIENDLY WARLI ART
This is another beautiful wall hanging made using home recycled (old/used) notebook paper, acrylic paints (Pidilite), super glue ( Fevikwik)/ hot glue and little bit of white cement ( optional – you can use it for a better texture). For information on how to home-recycle notebook paper, check the link – MADHUBANI LOTUS ONÂ RECYCLED-PAPER TakeContinue reading “DIY HOME DECOR WALL HANGING – ECO-FRIENDLY WARLI ART”
SIMPLE SKETCHES- MEDAL AND TROPHY
These are two very simple still life sketches of a trophy and a medal arranged in two different positions. The best part is that the it looks quite realistic!!! -TANVI R.J
STILL LIFE SKETCH – PRESSURE COOKER
This is a simple pencil sketch of a pressure-cooker. Nothing much to say except for the fact that it does look like a real pressure cooker!!! -TANVI R.J
SILLY SUPERSTITIONS
Does a black cat crossing your path,Bring you misfortune, really?Or is it not just a false belief,Indicating that we are being quite silly, And what do you think about split salt,Of bad luck is it the delivery man?YOU, can’t change your destiny or fate,But, granules of salt can? Haven’t you ever heard the proverb,‘What youContinue reading “SILLY SUPERSTITIONS”
FINGERS’ SKETCH-BALL POINT PEN
This is a simple sketch of the peace sign which I had held up in front of me in order to sketch this. The best part is the shape of all the fingers and the fact that it has been done with a ball point pen!!! -TANVI R.J
WOODEN CHEST – WITH PAPER
This is a really simple craft that’s been made with materials easily available at home – old newspaper, acrylic paints, scale/a pair of scissors and glue. Take sheets of old newspaper and make sticks out of them of the same thickness and same length. Take another sheet of newspaper, cut it into a rectangular shapeContinue reading “WOODEN CHEST – WITH PAPER”
STILL LIFE – COLOR PENCIL OF UTENSIL
This is a simple colour-pencil sketch of a copper utensil called Tambya in Marathi. Nothing much to say except that the shading of the different colours play a major role in making the Tambya look realistic!!! TANVI R.J
DIY HOME DECOR WALL HANGING – ECO-FRIENDLY GANESHA
This is a DIY Home Décor Wall Hanging of Lord Ganesh (Ganapati Bappa) made most importantly with home-recycled-old notebook-paper, a small amount of white cement (optional), acrylic paints (Pidilite preferably, if available easily) and hot glue gun/super glue ( Fevikwik preferably). For detailed instructions on how to home recycle paper, check out the link ofContinue reading “DIY HOME DECOR WALL HANGING – ECO-FRIENDLY GANESHA”
DIY HOME DECOR WALL HANGING- COLOURS AND PENCIL SHAVINGS
This is another pretty DIY Home Décor Wall Hanging made with simple materials that can be easily found at home – pencil shavings, acrylic paints (black and silver), the lid of an old cardboard box, pencil, eraser, scale and glue. Take the pencil shavings of colouring pencils and keep them aside. Then, take the lidContinue reading “DIY HOME DECOR WALL HANGING- COLOURS AND PENCIL SHAVINGS”
A TOPSY-TURVY EARTHQUAKE
Once upon a time,Arrived a huge earthquake,Which made me and my house,Bounce about and shake, It lasted for an hour,Then it lost its power,But that was quite enough,For my house to flip over, When I entered my house,The sight made my jaw drop,For the ceiling, fans and lights were on the floor,While the tiled floorContinue reading “A TOPSY-TURVY EARTHQUAKE”
DIY HOME DECOR WALL HANGING- CLAY AND COLOURS
This is a beautiful DIY Home Décor Wall Hanging made with simple materials- PlayDoh/Air Drying Clay/modelling clay, Fevikwik/any other super glue, Fevicryl acrylic paints/acrylic paints and a piece of strong cardboard/thermocol sheet/wooden sheet of about 24.5cm× 21.5cm (or your preferred size). Cut the rectangle cardboard into two parts as triangles as shown in the aboveContinue reading “DIY HOME DECOR WALL HANGING- CLAY AND COLOURS”
DIY HOME DECOR – COLOURFUL KNITTED WALL HANGING
This is a very colorful home décor wall hanging made mostly out of knitting. Materials required are newspaper sheet (or any circular rim as per the size you require), acrylic paints (preferably Pidilite), hot glue or Fevicol, different colored wools- green, dark green, yellow, pink, purple, orange and black. Take a circular rim and paintContinue reading “DIY HOME DECOR – COLOURFUL KNITTED WALL HANGING”
THE LION KING – SIMBA
This is a drawing of Simba from The Lion King. The best part of this drawing is the curiosity in Simba’s eyes that has been portrayed correctly!!! TANVI R.J
SHADED WOLF
This is a pencil-shaded drawing of a wolf. The best part of this drawing is the soft expression in the eyes and the fur!!! TANVI R.J.
DIY HOME DECOR – FLOWER WALL HANGING
This is a DIY Home Décor Wall Hanging made with barbeque sticks, craft paper, Fevicryl Pearl Paint (set of 6 paint bottles) and hot glue or normal glue (preferably Fevicol). Take 8 barbeque sticks and paint them pearl black with Fevicryl Paint or normal black acrylic paint. Make flowers and leaves with colorful craft papersContinue reading “DIY HOME DECOR – FLOWER WALL HANGING”
SPECIAL PAINTING- THE NIGHT VIEW
This is a special painting done by a good friend and teammate- Megha. This is a painting of the beautiful night sky with the silhouette of natural landscape. The best part of this painting is the beautiful way in which all the colors in the night sky have been brought out along the white spotsContinue reading “SPECIAL PAINTING- THE NIGHT VIEW”
BEST OUT OF WASTE + SHAMPOO BOTTLES MAKEOVER
These are two empty shampoo bottles which have been given a makeover as a best out of waste items. Materials required are – acrylic paints (Pidilite), glue, craft paper/ pieces of cloth, old plastic jar lids and decorative material (optional). Take the caps off the empty shampoo bottle(s) and cut the bottle(s) in such aContinue reading “BEST OUT OF WASTE + SHAMPOO BOTTLES MAKEOVER”
SHADED-LADY
This is another drawing done without ideas from Google. Not much to say about this drawing…. The best part of this composition is the effect given by the hair and the overall shading done as intended!!! TANVI R.J.
NEWSPAPER MOTORBIKE
This is an old-fashioned motorbike made from old newspaper rolls, paint and glue. It is very simple to make with all you have to do is roll strips of the old newspaper in different shapes for different parts( I suggest taking wide strips especially for the tires of the motorbike so it will be ableContinue reading “NEWSPAPER MOTORBIKE”
REALISTIC COLOURFUL BIRD
This a type of realistic drawing of a small bird. The idea was taken from a Youtube channel – 3D Art 4 You. There isn’t much to say about this drawing…. The best part of this artwork is that it looks vibrant and realistic, just what it was intended to look like!!! TANVI R.J.
DIY HOME DECOR WALL HANGING – NATURE IS BEAUTIFUL!
This another Diy Wall Hanging Craft made from simple materials (mostly available at home) – cardboard, acrylic paints ( Pidilite preferably), thumbnail pins, glue, pencil and an eraser. Draw a heart shape on the cardboard with a pencil or a marker and cut it out and paint it with Fevicryl Pearl Black Paint. Draw aContinue reading “DIY HOME DECOR WALL HANGING – NATURE IS BEAUTIFUL!”
PAPER QUILLING MACAW PARROT
Here is another paper quilling craft- Macaw Parrot! The materials required are – set of paper quilling strips, glue ( Fevicol) and a bit of practice and patience. There isn’t much to say other than this is just a fun craft or fun activity you can do when bored- keeps you busy and looks goodContinue reading “PAPER QUILLING MACAW PARROT”
MADHUBANI ON RECYCLED PAPER
This another beautiful Madhubani styled painting done on recycled notebook paper. Painted with acrylics, this is a painting of the Sun God or Lord Surya in the tribal art of Madhubani. Traditionally, there aren’t many colors usually used in Madhubani paintings since the tribals used made from vegetables, fruits and other natural plant dyes. Thus,Continue reading “MADHUBANI ON RECYCLED PAPER”
PENCIL- SHADED PUPPY
This is a pencil shaded drawing of a cute, little puppy and it’s basic idea was taken from Google. The best thing about this drawing is the expressiveness of the eyes and the soft look of the fur that gives it’s cuteness and brings the feeling of actually touching the puppy!!! TANVI R. JOG
COLOR-PENCIL YOUNG LADY SKETCH
This is just a rough sketch of a young lady which I have outlined using a black ball-point pen and shaded with Faber Castell Colorpencils. Nothing much to say except that it very well resembles high-school or college-going girls nowadays!!! TANVI R. JOG
PAPER QUILLING ART -OWL
This is a owl made with basic paper quilling. Can be used for things such a necklace pendant or a pair of earrings (after making two identical owls and attaching the hooks). The best part of this paper quilling art owl is that it is easy to make, takes very little time and materials butContinue reading “PAPER QUILLING ART -OWL”
COMIC ADAPTATION- THE LIFE OF A CUPCAKE (by: SHELBY GREER)
This is a comic adaptation of the poem – The Life Of A Cupcake by Shelby Greer. Nothing much, except for a fun way to understand the poem! Below, I have given the verses of the incredible poem : They put me in the oven to bake.Me, a deprived and miserable cake.Feeling the heat, IContinue reading “COMIC ADAPTATION- THE LIFE OF A CUPCAKE (by: SHELBY GREER)”
WISHING EVERYONE A HAPPY, PROSPEROUS AND HEALTHY NEW YEAR!!!
RECYCLED-PAPER WALL HANGING
This is another craft made out of recycled paper. For instructions on how to recycle paper and another craft idea, I recommend you to pay a visit to these posts- https://artistic.poetry.blog/2020/12/11/recycled-paper-snowman/ https://artistic.poetry.blog/2020/12/04/madhubani-lotus-on-recycled-paper/ In this craft I have molded the recycled paper mash into a circle with a crisscross pattern and also molded the remaining paperContinue reading “RECYCLED-PAPER WALL HANGING”
HOME DECOR- WARLI WALL HANGING
This is a wall hanging that can be easily made at home. The materials required are- a pencil, a eraser, a stapler/glue, few old newspapers, Pidilite pearl black acrylic paint (you can use any color depending on the background where you want to place it. Also I suggest to use Pidilite Paints to encourage MadeContinue reading “HOME DECOR- WARLI WALL HANGING”
SHADED CANDLE
This a shaded candle drawing. I took the idea from Google and drew this with minor changes. There isn’t much to say about this composition except that the candle flame and the melting wax look good with the shaded dark to light background!!! TANVI R.J
DIY HOME DECOR- WALL HANGING
This is a DIY HOME DECOR CRAFT made with barbeque sticks ( if barbeque sticks aren’t available at home, then use old newspapers to make paper sticks and cut them to a standard size a per your required wall hanging size) , Fevicryl Pidilite shiny black acrylic paint (a step towards Aatmanirbhar Bharat) , paperContinue reading “DIY HOME DECOR- WALL HANGING”
LEAFY MANDALA
This is another mandala drawing. The main idea was taken from a Facebook group related to art, to which I have made little modifications. There isn’t much to say about this creative mandala – it’s looks speak for itself! The best part of this composition is the combination of the designs in each row ofContinue reading “LEAFY MANDALA”