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A review of Lana Aquarelle paper by Nilofer Rehman
Choosing or adapting to another paper other than Arches for your painting?
Skeptical right?
After much deliberation, I decided to give it a try. Last year, Art Lounge introduced me to a new paper called Lana Aquarelle. Since then, I have been working with it as a certified Lana artist to educate others on its properties and for my personal use as well.
Here is my journey of testing this amazing and unique block of paper.
Read MoreA few of our favorite textiles from around India
1 . Andhra Pradesh
Kalamkari – Kalamkari is an art form that depicts stories of Hindu mythology on long fabrics like sarees, dupattas, strols, wraps etc. Currently, Kalamkari is widely known for block printing.
Read MoreOld intentions, New vibes by Madhulika Kadu
An old soul with young eyes, a vintage heart, and a beautiful mind, MONA - the museum of old and new art is a bizarre encounter in the natural beauty of Tasmania, Australia. At the island's bay, the establishment itself is an artistic wonder, amazing through three layers of non-chronological artworks underground. Treasury leads the artist in you absorbing David Walsh's collection of modern, contemporary, and ancient art.
Read MoreAn Interview with Rithika Merchant by Jehan Vazifdar
What made you want to be an artist? were there phases you went through or did you know that was exactly what you wanted to do?
I have been artistically inclined from a young age and my parents were always very supportive and encouraging of my need for artistic expression.
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A Must Visit For Every Art Lover: National Gallery of Modern Art, New Delhi By Khushboo Malhotra
Art is a perfect medium to describe through silent expression where words fail and Modern Art has always depicted the society vividly through art. National Gallery of Modern Art, New Delhi is one perfect place on the list of every art lover who is keen to learn about Indian history and understand various art forms. Built around the 1950s
Read MoreTextiles of India by Devika Vaid
Benarsi is possibly the first name that comes our mind when we say handwoven textile.
Its one of the busiest and oldest weaving centers in India with references found in the Rig Veda but it was made popular by the Royalty of India.
Read More10 Simple actionable ways to crush your Creative Block by Uneeba Zubair
Knowing where to begin once you sit down to create, can sometimes be a struggle. I’ve been in that place where you can’t just let go of your inhibitions and break the ice, the fear of staring at the blank paper. I’ve learnt the harsh truth-
“Creativity is a gift and it doesn’t come with an on-off switch.”
Read MoreThe Gold Leaf, the Femme Fatale, the Boldness of it all by Devyani Rajgure
At a first glance, Gustav Klimt’s paintings look intriguingly flat, grand and sometimes bizarre. These traits characterized the movement of European Symbolism (aka ‘Art Nouveau’) in fine arts.
His style didn’t aim to reproduce subjects in a conventionally perceptible (3D) form, relying more on the decorative aspects and flowy lines.
Read MoreThe Unbiased Activist by Meghali Mazumder
In the era of changing dynamics, the work of art is more than the meticulous color on paper. It has in fact fabricated a revolution of change in the approach of activism. Words though enchanting, do not appeal to the human heart, like that of the eyes.
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National Gallery of Ireland by Ritika Ratnawat
Even people who aren’t interested in art or museums tend to have the famous Ireland Museum on their to-do list when they visit Dublin.
Ireland has beautiful monuments, buildings and gardens all around the country. National Gallery of Ireland, established in August 1854, the gallery has the greatest art and creativity portrayed from world’s finest artists from the 14th century till date.
Read MorePointed Pen Calligraphy on a Budget by Karishma Mansukhani
If you’ve been reluctant to start calligraphy because of the price, hopefully this post can change your mind. You need only 4 basic supplies to start off and you can spend as little as ₹500. Read on to know exactly what you need!
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Watercolor Brush Lettering by Shreya Verma
Love the heading? Want to create something like that on your own?
I’ll teach you exactly how you can do that step by step.
In order to reach there, we first need to make sure our fundamentals are clear. We will be starting with the absolute basics in this post.
Read MoreA Tour of The Vatican Museums by Suradha Iyer
It’s been about a decade since I visited Italy for a week and the highlight of the trip was Rome and Vatican City, every crevice oozing history and grandeur. While the city seems to be overrun with tourists, especially in the summer months when I was there, a simple tour of the Vatican Museums will tell you why.
Read MoreTop 21 #MilestoneMonsoonMood Acrylic Contest in collaboration with Artist Bijay Biswaal!
What better way to welcome monsoon by hosting an acrylic contest with the most amazing and talented Artist Bijay Biswaa? Artists had to paint to their strengths using Acrylic paints following the Monsoon theme. The winners would get swag from Winsor and Newton worth Rs10000, Rs7000 and Rs5000 respectively!
Read MoreGeneral's Charcoal Pencils for all your Drawing Needs!
General's Carbon Sketch fine art pencil has a unique formula which combines the smoothness of graphite with the deep rich blacks of charcoal. It lays down smooth, strong, jet-black lines for sketching, drawing, or layout. Perfect when used alone, it can also be combined with charcoal or graphite for a variety of effects.
Read MoreContact(less) - The New Normal
If you are worried about how to stock up on the art essentials, don’t worry we got you. Our services are just a few taps away assuring you a safe and sound creative quarantine.
Read MoreChoose a Palette that suits you !
Wooden, glass, disposable/ paper, plastic and ceramic palette. These come in variety of shapes and sizes, with or without lids. Each type has its pros and cons, every artist will have different opinion about which material they prefer.
Read More#ALxWN: An official Winsor and Newton Professional Watercolour Contest Winner Announcement!
What better way to welcome spring by hosting a watercolour contest with Winsor & Newton?
Read MoreThe Art Lounge Team - Behind the Scenes
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Ever wonder about the team behind your orders? From the staff that processes your orders, to the duo that carefully package those delicate supplies, not to mention the people that keep the stock up-to-date and organised. This is a #Grateful post, because without these guys we wouldn't be where we are today.
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