Tin Creatures

Ever struggled with the tin foils atop sealed cans of malt drinks and baby food? Well, get yourself a good cutter and take them out neat. Then see what you can do with those round tin scraps...

Turn 'em into a lil' bird ready to fly away.


Or float a fishy fish in the water.


And since it is monsoons, a snail with a shell on its back wouldn't be out of place either!


Hope you like my tin creatures and try some out yourself.

Hibiscus Glory

It is bottle art again this time....

My glassy ode to the red hibiscus flowers that look so pretty and cheerful in bloom.

I love how the bud has come out, with its glossy outlines.

The new bottle goes really well with my living room decor. :)

Though a nasty viral grounded my creative attempts through the week but the bright reds of my hibiscus flowers have brought the verve right back! So keep tuned for more creativity soon.

Touchdown!

I'm back with the watercolor I was working on before I disappeared. The outstretched wings of the egret just before touchdown makes for an awesome sight. I simply love the grace with which they take off and come down.

With the monsoons bringing a host of watering birds to our neighbourhood, the entire family is looking for some avian inspiration. :) So I thought it appropriate to feature the creations of my kids as well this time.

Water bird created by my four and a half years old daughter using sketch pens. I love the long legs and the long beak.

Water bird created by my six and a half years old son using colored pencils. Don't miss the poor frog in the bird's mouth!

Off Again :(

I'm currently working on a watercolor, and have a couple of bottle ideas right up my sleeve. But I'll be off this blog for about a fortnight as I need to spend some time with my family, especially my parents.

See you soon with some new things to show. And in the meanwhile, hope you enjoy some creative times yourself!

Blossoms

Inspired by portulacas and day liles that are so common this time of the year, here is another painted bottle that I've named Blossoms.

This was tougher to do because of its round shape. The paint kept flowing all over, and I had to struggle with some quick drying to keep it looking even.

When my mum heard what I'm working on this morning, she complained I hadn't gifted her any. So Blossoms is for you, dear Ma, especially because you so love flowers.

As for you, dear readers, next time you grab a drink on the go, you know what to do with the bottle! :)

Pensive

My recent visits in and out of hospitals gave me many opportunities to observe people. The most dominant mood I came across was a thoughtful, pensive one as people waiting for their loved ones to recover often withdrew into their own little shells in the midst of the cacophony in the waiting lounge.


I have tried to capture this same sombre mood here. I especially enjoyed doing the dark, inky blue of the background as it seemed to reflect the pensive state of the figure very aptly.


In case you are wondering about the difference in the tonal quality of the two pictures above - the first one was clicked without a flash, and the second using one. So which one looks better? I think the flash captures the colours well but the first one captures the essence of the work. What do you feel?

p.s.- My painted bottles have received a tremendous response. Thanks to all of you who wrote in with your encouraging words. :)

Creative Rumblings Is Now On Facebook

It is a weekend treat indeed! Creative Rumblings is now on Facebook. So you can join in the fun through your favourite networking site.

Just check the scroll bar on the right to find the link to my Facebook page. See you there!