tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-62187487424616050272024-03-12T19:35:31.801-07:00Life and Art Exploring everything about art and finding art in everything...Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14955279939456701787noreply@blogger.comBlogger3125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6218748742461605027.post-15478299699764490482017-02-12T22:17:00.000-08:002017-02-12T22:17:59.036-08:00My First Sale. By: Kalai Arasi (Art Student)<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
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<span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">I was happy to have my painting "Dancer's Rhythm" being displayed and to add to my happiness, the painting was bought too. Ms.Vimal, an artist herself, was my first customer. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><span style="color: #222222;"><span style="background-color: white;">The feeling is surreal and very difficult to put in words. I</span></span><span style="background-color: white; color: #222222;"> feel overwhelmed, happy, a small pride and humble at the same time. This has inspired me </span><span style="background-color: white; color: #222222;">to continue learning and achieve more and more. I hope that o</span><span style="background-color: white; color: #222222;">ne day I will be capable to teach and share what I have learnt to others and inspire them as well.</span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">I thank my teacher - Dewakar for motivating me so much and for the amazing experience of Art Infinity. </span></div>
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Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14955279939456701787noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6218748742461605027.post-28175945969138939652016-12-30T22:56:00.000-08:002016-12-30T22:59:06.711-08:00Life & Art wishes you a Happy New Year 2017!<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
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<span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif;">What does a new year mean to you? Is it a chance to wipe the slate clean and hit the reset button in life? Is it a time to be thankful for what has been, and hopeful for what is to come? Or is it just another date in the calendar, and you will now write 2017 instead of 2016? </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif;">Here's a friendly suggestion, you have 365 days ahead of you, before you stand in the same spot again, reviewing the year that was. How about making that review, a beautiful one, one that makes your proud? </span><span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif;">This new year, resolve to bring the beauty of art back in your life. Opt for any art form - be it drawing, painting, pottery, photography, anything! Select it and dedicate at least 6 months to it.<span style="font-size: large;"> </span></span></h3>
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<span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif;">You will be amazed at the wonder that these six months will bring to your whole life in general. You will be enthralled in the new hobby, (passion for some) that you have found. Unleash the potential hidden within you and give yourself the opportunity to be truly proud of yourself in 2017.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif;">We once again wish you and your family a happy and wonderful New Year. Reach out to us and we'll help you get started in making the most of 2017 by developing the artist in you. </span></div>
Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14955279939456701787noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6218748742461605027.post-43830390200160692262016-11-22T06:26:00.000-08:002016-11-22T06:50:54.624-08:00BRING ART INTO OUR LIVES - INTRODUCTION<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
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<span lang="EN-GB" style="line-height: 107%;"><span style="font-family: "helvetica neue" , "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">Did you guys check out the Super moon
phenomenon that occurred a few days back? It was the rare occurrence, when the
distance between the earth and moon is at its least and the moon appears to be bigger,
and shines more brightly than ever. If you did see it, you would have been
astounded by its beauty. Now imagine, if you could capture that beauty on a
canvas! Imagine if you had the talent to capture the natural beauty around us,
through any form of art, onto a blank canvas or as a beautiful sculpture.
Before you scoff and say “Me? Please!”, let me tell you – It is possible! Art is
not the mysterious, unreachable skill that you think it is. With the right
training and practice, each one of us can awaken the artist in us. <span style="font-size: 12pt;"><o:p></o:p></span></span></span></div>
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for its rich and diverse art forms. The pottery and sculpture from Harappa and
Mohenjadaro civilizations, the well-preserved cave paintings at Ajanta and
Ellora, the intricate and miniature Mughal paintings, and many more precious artifacts
from our previous generations stand proof that art in all forms has always been
an integral part of our culture. Art was a part of everyday life – either as a
livelihood or as a skill that nearly every family nurtured. Most families had an artist or sculptor or
potter or musician or dancer.<o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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<span lang="EN-GB" style="font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 107%; mso-bidi-font-family: "Times New Roman";"><span style="font-family: "helvetica neue" , "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">However, today, it is sad to see that ART
IS MISSING from many of our lives. People largely enjoy viewing art, but
refrain from learning it themselves. There is an inhibition; that perhaps I am
not good enough or I am not creatively inclined or I simply don’t have the time
or I am too old to start now. <o:p></o:p></span></span><br />
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<span lang="EN-GB" style="font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 107%; mso-bidi-font-family: "Times New Roman";"><span style="font-family: "helvetica neue" , "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">As kids we loved to play with paints
and clay - applying different colours on our fingers and dabbing them on a
sheet of paper or creating our very own species of animals with clay. So it
won’t be wrong to say that each one of us has an artist hidden within us. Some
of us identify this passion for art and nurture it, while others slowly forget
their love for art with time.<o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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gender. It just asks for passion and perseverance. <o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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few places to start would be:<o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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<li><span style="font-family: "helvetica neue" , "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">Drawing & Painting
- Now this can’t be too hard – spend a few minutes every day simply sketching –
doodling even – but let your mind run free on paper. Somehow over time, drawing
classes have got branded as ‘for kids only’. This ideology needs to be broken.
Adults can begin learning to draw at any age, without any prior experience. Be
it the traditional Tanjore Paintings, landscapes or portraits or modern
abstract art – with sufficient practice, one can create artworks that are worth
framing and preserving.</span></li>
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<li><span style="font-family: "helvetica neue" , "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">Clay crafting – Get
your hands dirty with clay – its fun! Learning the basics of pottery is easy
and you can create simple pots and bowls. They look great as home decor and more
importantly, they are your signature style. Definitely worth it.</span></li>
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<li><span style="font-family: "helvetica neue" , "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">Photography - We
all love our selfies, snap chats and instagram updates – why not take it to the
next level? There is more to photography than just point and shoot. How about learning
the basics of photography and clicking pictures the right way? This art can help
you capture all your events, travel, hobbies, food, family and candid moments
in their true brilliance.</span></li>
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