Saturday, 7 January 2012

Paint Party Friday # 43

I am an artist at heart but well disguised ;)

I've always wanted to draw well, paint well, sketch well... Lately the urge to do something was quite high, so I started this blog thinking this would encourage me to try my hand at art more often. And while browsing around, found PPF and was really interested. For the last 2 weeks I've been wanting to send an entry  but was very uncertain about myself. Will they even entertain such amateur art? They might be furious at my awkward creations. 
Well the only way to find out, I figured, was to try it! So here goes...


I used acrylics on canvas. The white is acrylic too but it was so old that it had become thick. 

Yoohoo! I did it! and now my fingers are crossed...

Posted by at 00:20

31 comments:

  1. Victoria7 January 2012 at 00:34

    Beautifully symbolic..visually mesmerizing! Gorgeous work! It feels very intuitive and spiritual! These symbolic languages bring me to a time when i was in the midst of a spiritual journey and i would draw these kinds of symbols down..even on my body..on paper and then began to paint them...everywhere..they began healing me..it was an intersting time! They are full of wonderful eneregies! Thanks for sharing this beautiful art and re-igniting that time !
    welcome to PPf!
    Victoria

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  2. Ginny7 January 2012 at 01:47

    I think your painting is lovely. Doesn't it feel good submit something? I put something up today which is not finished but I wanted to participate. I think being part of this group will be really fun.

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  3. EVA7 January 2012 at 03:16

    Good for you Apni!! The first step is usually the hardest.

    Welcome to Paint Party Friday! It's great to have you join us!

    Very pretty piece - I especially like the colour tones you used for the background.

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  4. Mary C. Nasser7 January 2012 at 04:31

    Welcome to the party, April!
    SO glad you joined Paint Party Friday!
    Your painting has wonderful texture and freshness!!

    Hope you keep posting with Paint Party Friday.

    Happy New Year and
    Happy PPF!!
    Mary
    Mixed-Media Map Art

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  5. wednesday7 January 2012 at 05:08

    What you will find out about PPF right away is that it's a very encouraging bunch of friends who just want to see each other grow artistically. Come on in.
    Your colors are gorgeous and rich, and remind me of staring into a fire and seeing flickering images.

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  6. Netty7 January 2012 at 05:19

    It is scary April to show your work for the first time. I am also a beginner but the artists at Paint Party Friday are a wonderful group and will give you great support.
    Loving your great painting. Happy PPF and have a great weekend, Hugs Annette x

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  7. GlorV17 January 2012 at 06:09

    This looks great Apni. Love the colors and texture. Nice job and nice to meet you. I love your name. Happy PPF!

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  8. carol l mckenna7 January 2012 at 06:32

    Welcome to PPF ~ great start ~ trust yourself ~ I make a lot of not so good paintings to get one good painting ~ I enjoy the process of creating and so I create ~~ thanks, namaste, Carol (Share the Creative Journey) Happy PPF ^_^

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  9. Daniele Valois7 January 2012 at 07:53

    oh goodness, you should not worry about your abilities! This is excellent, and we are all different styles, different levels etc... This is such a great community and I am so happy you posted and linked up! Hope to see you next week!!! Wonderful painting!

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  10. Apni Avani7 January 2012 at 11:21

    Thanks Victoria! The pattern is inspired from Indian patterns used during festivals. They are known as Rangoli(http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Rangoli) or Muggu (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Rangavalli) or Kolam. And most things here in India do have a spiritual connection :)
    I'm glad you liked it and it was able to revive your old interest!
    And you have a wonderful set of blogs.

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  11. Apni Avani7 January 2012 at 11:28

    Thanks Ginny and you are right....I'm feeling great about becoming a part of this group. And yes...I loved the snow pictures and painting on your blog!

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  12. Apni Avani7 January 2012 at 11:31

    Hi Eva...Thanks for starting this great event. I've been regularly following your blog and PPF for sometime now. It is overwhelming to see such great response on my first try at PPF!

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  13. Apni Avani7 January 2012 at 11:36

    Thanks Mary! I hope I'll be posting regularly too :)
    I was amazed to see your work on your blog. I never realized someone could be so creative with maps!

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  14. Apni Avani7 January 2012 at 11:39

    Thank you Wednesday! The fire effect is what I had in mind. I'm glad you feel it looks that way :)

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  15. Apni Avani7 January 2012 at 11:42

    Your encouragement counts a lot Annette! Thank you. I'll keep praying for your health. Please keep up the hope and the art.

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  16. Apni Avani7 January 2012 at 11:58

    Thanks Gloria! Loved your Japanese Tea Party :)
    Btw, my name is not Apni. Apni Avani is my blog's name which is Hindi for Our Earth! But you can call me whatever you like :)

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  17. Apni Avani7 January 2012 at 12:10

    Thanks Carol! Yeah....the journey is what matters.

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  18. Maria Ontiveros7 January 2012 at 12:17

    I love this! This is also my first PFF. Glad to "meet" another newbie.
    Rinda

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  19. Apni Avani7 January 2012 at 12:18

    Thank you Daniele! With so many encouraging words, I feel like making a dozen paintings today itself :)

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  20. Unknown7 January 2012 at 13:47

    Lovely one! Good job!!

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  21. Apni Avani7 January 2012 at 17:00

    Thanks Rinda and BlackPumpkin! Hope to keep seeing you guys a lot more in the days to come :)

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  22. Kristin Dudish8 January 2012 at 00:29

    Welcome to Paint Party Friday! I'm so glad you've decided to join in the fun! The colors in this are so wonderfully warm :)

    I am having a great time looking around your blog - I love that smiling sunshine wall... So cool!!!

    xo
    Kristin

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  23. Abela8 January 2012 at 01:53

    You have to be brave and enjoy what you do, no matter what they think of others, your have to feel comfortable with your work. Un Saludos

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  24. Apni Avani8 January 2012 at 09:22

    Thank you so much Kristin! And thanks for starting PPF and encouraging so many people to be creative. I loved your "Believe" sketch. And wish you a happy and healthy year to you and your family.

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  25. Geckostone8 January 2012 at 21:59

    Oh my gosh, this is beautiful!!!! Welcome to PPF!!!Deb

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  26. Apni Avani9 January 2012 at 10:41

    Thanks Debbie! I hope I'll be painting more frequently now. Your carved rocks look great!

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  27. Anonymous9 January 2012 at 12:44

    Wow.....this is amazing stuff!! And what a surprise on your blog....great start to the year!!Have fun with art:-)

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  28. Apni Avani10 January 2012 at 09:23

    Thanks Anonymous....And wish you a very happy and healthy new year too :)

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  29. DVArtist11 January 2012 at 07:28

    True art comes from the soul. Paint and do what you love to do.
    Nicole/Beadwright

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  30. Anonymous12 January 2012 at 00:53

    This is very beautiful. Waiting for you to complete a whole set of such paintings as a present for me :)

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  31. Apni Avani12 January 2012 at 18:15

    For me to gift you anything, you would first have to reveal your identity Anonymous ;)

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