Gorgeous..

Looking for subjects to practice my new found skill of portraits I keep browsing magazines, newspaper and articles.. Have also been trying to make portraits of a lot of my family members but none to the perfection.. So I'm still in the process of refining these skills..

Last night I was sitting on the sofa and reading a magazine.. saw an advertisement for a hair product.. and the model became the subject of my next portrait..

To be honest I don't even remember the brand  she was modeling for... : P

Another one....

The sketchbook project has really got me going...

Wherever and whenever I see a photograph I like I just wanna pick up my sketchbook and draw it..

While looking through one of my bags I got from India I found 2 of my magazines I bought to read during my journey to US.. but never got a chance to open it..

I was just turning the pages when one of the models immediately caught my eye as the subject of my next sketch....

and this is what I did while husband was busy watching television...

Lakme Girl..
The Sketchbook Project

Portraits contd..... :)

Finally a portrait  I am really happy I made.. :)

I saw Christina Applegate's photograph in the newspapaer and immediately wanted to draw her portrait not thinking how it would turn out.. but according to my hubby.. it was perfect.. and I felt sooo good.. A major step ahead in my pursuit to be perfect in making portraits before I actually start making portraits in oils.. :)

Please leave comments.. :)

The Sketchbook Project

Recently I have registered myself in "The Sketchbook Project 2012" with The Brooklyn Art Library, New York.
They hold this annual tour of Sketchbooks submitted by artists like myself to go around 14 cities in US continent and even including countries like Canada, UK and Australia. Once it goes through this tour, it will be digitized and will permanently take rest in The Brooklyn Art Library.
I am so excited to be a part of this experience and look forward to jump in to my new sketchbook which arrived today with MY OWN NAME on it....

Must be submitted by January 31st, 2011.

P.S.: The cute Ms. caterpillar has been drawn by me.... :) 

Up to date....

Wanted to share some of my work with all you people.. This is some of my work that i did prior to joining the blog world... :) They have been on my facebook account for a long time now..

Orchid
Oil on Canvas Paper
11" x 16"

This was my first painting in US..  I gave my heart and soul to it.... :)

Love Birds
Oil on Canvas Paper
11" x 16"

The Love birds painting could use a lot of changes.. I guess I just kind of lost the love of it.. and left it...as it is....

Sleepy
Oil on Canvas Paper
11" x 16"

..I entered an Aaron brother's competition with this painting.. under the pets section.. got a lot of votes.. but not enough to win..  I really liked the way it turned out. :) :)

Lilies
Water Color on Paper
11" x 15"

First attempt with watercolors... :)


More of my previous work to come soon.....

Mysterious...

I have been on this painting for about 2 months now.. well not exactly 2 months.. took a month break in between.. :)
 Now that its complete I could not wait to share it with all of you... :)
Please leave comments.. it helps me grow as a painter as well as realize mistakes... :)

Mystery
Oil on Canvas
16" x  22"

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