Tuesday, November 24, 2015

Art at Urban Haat


Today I give you
 a glimpse of the funfilled event 
I was a part of.
 Urban Haat in BelapurNavi Mumbai
 is a place blessed 
with natural beauty.
 It is a place where various artists 
and crafts men showcase their art and talent.
An event "Art, Craft and Food festival"
was held recently here and I had my fingers in the paint tubs again!
As an artist 
I was given an opportunity
 to do some live painting
 on a big canvas tied... between two huge beautiful trees.

The event was organised
 by an NGO called Era for Woman 
which encourages women artisans from rural 
areas to come forward, 
show their talent and earn their living. 
Keeping up with the theme 
of women empowerment 
I showcased different facets of a woman
 through my painting. 
If she is as delicate as a lotus...she can also let the world hear her roar if the need be!


































And now my favorite part of the whole event.
 I wanted the fun to become more interactive.
And so caught hold of these tiny little cuties to get soaked in my colours!!
You can see how much fun we had!
These kids may be little in their size 
but they were way too smart.
 And look at the messages they have given!!

















































Friday, November 20, 2015

"Beloved"







You are my laughter
wrapped in moonshine!

A blessing pure...
complete and divine!

The warmth...the
Abundance of love and care!

the laughter... the talks
the simple nothings that we share!

going with one another
...inseparably!

You and Me...
are just meant to be!

Loved you from day one
Love you still!

We turn twenty five
And again we begin!!

Ups and downs...We will walk through
whatever it may take!

And let the world be at awe
at the mark together we make!




Wednesday, September 9, 2015

A new story...A new canvas



                                                                I think a new house
 is like a new blank canvas.


 You have to start
 from the beginning.
 Give a few strokes
 add some textures
 check the colour 
feel the vibes
 and
 keep taking those baby steps.


Loving it all!
making a new story, weaving new dreams 
I imagine
 I create 
(without timelines and deadlines)
 I smile
 I love and I live!!
Gratitude!!



I tend to buy stuff 
that I love 
regardless of 
which times it belongs to
 or its monetary value!
I have always done so!
And I don't tire of looking at them!
I think that is the key...
I decorate to impress my own self
to breathe in several wow moments 
all twenty four hours a day!

Just being "me" is all that
it takes!



Blessed to have this house
...an airy retreat!!
...and a postcard worthy scenery!

I am trying to do my best
 in this moment
 so that it puts me
 in a fantastic place
 for the next moment.
Like people plan their dream wedding
or a dream vacation
I am planning each wall
and every corner!



Each bit in the house
needs some sparkle!




So I am on an adventure
 every day 
paddling on
 leaving a glittering trail behind!



I have always loved flowers and plants
and am in the process of 
growing some!

Will be soon back with more pictures of 
what I am up to!
Till then 
take care and live your heart out!

                                                                               



Thursday, August 27, 2015

Memories made in flip-flops!



Somedays 
I just sit and remember
the happy memories...
the moments I treasure!




my feet carry...
the touch of the shore
my lungs breathe again...
the salty air...and more!




the overwhelming white waves
dance with glee...
romancing with the warm sand
celebrating the blue sea!



I hold the tiny shell
on my palm
listen to its heart
so quiet...so calm!




the faded tan
still smells of the sunscreen
the wind in my hair
whispers..."how have you been"!!




each shell I hold
in the folds of my sleeve
makes me smile
and in its magic... again I believe!



flip-flop...flip-flop
my heart beats...wherever it be
and my soul...
stays anchored to the sea!!












So how do you like the table I have designed
...painted... distressed!!
My attempt to save the memories made in flip-flop!!

























Friday, June 19, 2015

From Dazzling Dubai to Magical Mumbai !!



(Mixed media...The Island of Love!)


The other day a friend asked
"Isn't it difficult to move from a place you love 
to a place that is absolutely strange to you?"
...and I smiled!
If nothing changed 
there would be no
butterflies :)

I have left
 a piece of my heart
 in so many places !!
 And the best part is 
each piece smiles 
whenever I remember that place!!
 Blessed I am :)
Collected moments...
made lots and lots of memories...
some friends for forever...
all this and much more...
that no one can steal!
So a new place..
.a fresh beginning...
beautiful location...
...new inspirations...
curious faces...
new projects!!

Happily excited...loads of fun on my way :)

And yes how can I forget to mention my new house...
just like a new blank canvas...
ready to be filled with colours...
colours of newness...hope...
gratitude!!

The scent of Dubai lingers on 
and will be there all my life
all that bling bling still makes my eyes sparkle 
those random memories I made with my friends
make my heart smile.
The paints I smeared my hands with
the creative journey...
the artists I met...
the little ones I taught
(or may be I learnt from)...
and so so so much more!!
Bliss!!

Mumbai...another land in my own country
a brand new adventure...
lots to see
loads to create
meet new people
learn
making the most of the energy in me
and the energy that surrounds me...
adorn the scrapbook of my heart
with 
many many
new happy pages!!

Shifting...to me is rearranging myself...
rearranging my thoughts
participating consciously
and living each moment as it comes!

So my lovely friends stay with me
 as I dream 
new dreams!!

Be a part like you have always been :)