Paintings : Fabric Paintings(African Patterns)

asharao · May 21, 2007

Hi! Sudha,

Thanx for the compliments.I'm also a great fan of Tut-Ankh-Amun.Do send some of your work.Looking forward to see some of your work.

Regards,

Asha

Triza · May 21, 2007

Re: Fabric Paintings more paintings

Asha,

Fantastic !! Perfect!!

Are u doing this on wet fabric or on dried cloth. B'cos recently one of my friends told me that wet fabric is easy for shading.

However you've done a great job. Waiting to see u more and more from u

Regards,

Triza.

asharao · May 21, 2007

Hi! Triza,

I paint on dry white cloth.I first wash the cloth to remove the starch and then dry it in the sun,iron it and then paint on it.Like I said last time,I use extender which is a colourless liquid.Try any paint shops for extender.It'll help you to spread the paint well and do your shadings as well.

I've added more paintings this morning on to the thread which I've made.

Keep in touch.

Asha:wave

shikha · May 21, 2007

hi Asha,
really u are a master in fabric painting.really loved allof ur paintings.
u have written that there are many things about which u haven't heard in India ,but now adays there are so many hobby classes going on and they teach all these things here also.

But i really admire ur work,pl. keep posting lots more.
all the best.
:wave

asharao · May 21, 2007

Hi! Shika,

I've been out of India for more than 14 yrs.I just come for a month.I'd like to come for a little more time.But Unfortunately the timings of the schools here don't coincide with summer vacations in India.MAybe that's the reason I miss out on the info.Can u pl list out the kind of hobbies which are painting based.I'd like to see who can help me in Mumbai when I go there in December.

Regards,

Asha

varudhini · May 21, 2007

Hi Asha

I missed this thread totally. Today only I have seen this thread. Fantastic is the only word I can say. They look like as if they were embroidered. Really really marvelous. I also do fabric painting, but I am not a master as you. I am also interested in embroidery. You can see some of my works in Embroidery works thread.

Do post your works.

Love
Varudhini

asharao · May 21, 2007

Hi! Varudhini,

Thanks for your compliment.

I just saw ur embroidery.I liked it a lot.How did you do the strawberries??

I'm really bad in stitching.I love to paint.My Mom is good with embroidery,knitting,tatting,cross stitch etc.She is a master in these things.

I love the tussar silk material as well and It looks lovely.Let me try my hand on silk as well.

Keep us posted of more paintings and I'll do the same as well.

Regards,
Asha:wave

varudhini · May 21, 2007

Hi Asha

I forgot to mention the different types of painting classes that are being offered in India. There are quite a number. To list a few 3DMurals, Oil, Modern, Floral, Portrait, Landscapes, Figurative, Black & white, Abstracts, Rajasthani, Ethnic, Sculpture, Jharokhas, Tanjore, Glass Painting, Marble, Nib, Ceramic, and Oil.

Love
Varudhini

Triza · May 21, 2007

Asha,

I don't know whether u are familiar with "hand marbling". You'll get so many sites from net to learn this. It's a basically a painting technique. i tried this many times and came out well. Unfortunately i don't have any photos to share with u. Also u can find for some " one stroke painting techniques" This also is quite intereseting.

Triza

asharao · May 21, 2007

Hi! Triza,

Yes I love marbling.The best effect of marbling is with handmade paper.Its excellent.It's best to keep the kids busy with marbling.Do think of other form of art and be in touch.

Regards,

Asha:goodidea: