Draw with Pratigya- Making Art Accessible
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Our Favorite Paper Artists from India
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We listed our favorite paper artists who are doing fabulous job with paper being used imaginatively within contemporary design, giving new life to one of the most ancient arts.
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Akshita Gandhi, International Artist and Philanthropist
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Tell us about your journey as artist. Where did it all begin?
My journey began when I was a little kid, my calling has been extremely strong and I always knew I wanted to be an artist. Even as a child I’d say, “I want to spend my life creating art.” It wasn’t merely a hobby I enjoyed, it was a burning passion I could not deny and somehow always knew that. At the age of three, my mum sent me for art lessons and that’s how my love affair began. Under different teachers, I learned how to paint and draw, studied Higher Level IB Art in high school and went to an art institute in Dubai while studying BBA, Finance at my university.
Read MoreOur Favourite Museums in India
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India Museum in Kolkata
The Indian Museum in Kolkata is the largest and the oldest museum in India. The vast list of multipurpose displays like fossils, remains, artifacts, paintings, etc. is divided into various categories like Art, Botany, Archeology, and much more.
Read MoreOil Painting - FAQs answered by Pragati Gunasekar
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1. Is priming the canvas must? and what material can be used for priming?
Answer: Yes, if you want better results or if you don't want the grains of the canvas showing visibly. However, it is not required for practice.
Oil gesso or Acrylic gesso can be used to prime canvases. Most canvases are already primed, but you can prime them again, if you want. You may also use MDF boards, if you want. Though these boards have smooth surfaces, they still need to be primed again.
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Indian Art Forms
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India is a patchwork of art and craft forms. The Indian styles of paintings have unique origins and history behind them which make them even more interesting. This exhaustive list of different types of Indian paintings shows how every part of India added to its rich cultural heritage.
Read MoreAn Interview with Gunjan Shrivastava by Rahil
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When did you realise that you wanted to be an artist?
I was drawn to art at a very young age and I would like to say naturally. My mother is an artist too so she had a major influence on me. Having said that, art is the epicenter of my life. It is the very reason for my existence. As a child even though I had guidance, I had a mind of my own. I would always experiment and not stick to the formal way of making an art work. So I knew very early in life that this is my calling.
Read MoreWhat is cyanotype and why is it here to stay: An insight
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An amalgamation of the scientific approach of chemistry and the creativity of art, devoid of technology, cyanotype is one of the oldest photographic printing processes in the history of photography. Becoming increasingly popular with contemporary artists who love to experiment with their media and constantly seek new ways to incorporate unconventional mediums in their work.
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 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.
Read MoreThe Art Lounge Team - Part 1
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Welcome to Art Lounge. Can we help you?" If you've visited the store you've met one of these 3 amazing, bubbly, artistic ladies hovering around you exactly like that.
Read MoreLettering: Inking your way to success
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Choosing your materials is like choosing the weapons for your next artistic battle or endeavour. Read on to find out our advice on how to get started with lettering with the right materials.
Read MoreGraffiti: Spray it on!
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Have you ever wanted to explore the art of graffiti but didn’t know where to start? Fret not we’ve got you covered. Read on to know more.
Read MoreCanvas: Blank canvas - starting and finishing a painting
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We’ve got a great guide to canvases so that you can get started understanding them better and start using them for your next creation.
Read MoreSketchbook: The Art of Sketchbooking
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Putting together your very first sketchbook is exciting but can also be intimidating. It doesn’t have to be. We are here with you every step of the way and have compiled our quick process to getting started into this post.
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CHALLENGE CHALLENGE CHALLENGE!
2017 Postcard Challenge
Forget 2016 and all the demonetisation woes... The New Year always brings with it excitement, joy and prospects! Let's welcome 2017 with an embrace!
Create a POSTCARD addressed to Art Lounge. The theme is ‘2017'! Let's get creative!
We will select one winner who will get some exciting stuff from us!
Create your best and send it in to admin@artlounge.in or to the Churchgate Store before December 31st. Share it on Facebook and Instagram with #NewYearsAtArtLounge. Winners will be announced on January 10th.
Grand Prize:
We are looking for the following criteria:
-Vision or Concept
-Quality of Execution of medium chosen
-Use of Composition to communicate the vision
-Creativity in the Wording on the back of the Postcard
-Sticking to the Rules
Rules, Terms & Conditions:
1) It must be the size of a traditional postcard ie 4x6 inches that has a front for the visual and back for the letter and address.
2) You can use any medium (dry, wet, collage, mixed media) to create your postcard. It cannot be digitally edited or created in any way. You can only scan both sides to send it in the E-mail.
3) The front visual must reflect the theme i.e. ‘2017’. The back must be addressed to the Art Lounge with a creative note.
4) The competition is open to anyone residing in India.
5) There is no age restriction.
6) This is a multiple-entry competition. Each person can send in multiple postcards.
7) A high-resolution scan or photo of the entry must be mailed to admin@artlounge.in or the physical postcard must be mailed or dropped off to our Churchgate store before 7pm on December 31st.
8) The winner must courier their original signed postcard to us in order to receive their prize, which in turn will be couriered by us to them.
9) The final decisions of the contest (deadlines, winners, rules, prizes, plagiarism issues) are up to the sole discretion of Art Lounge. Art Lounge has the right to edit, alter, cancel the contest at any point.
10) Images received as entries may be used in promotional material related to the contest/Art Lounge across social media platforms or otherwise.
All About Brushes
Brush Anatomy
Can you Handle it?
Handles are commonly comprised of various hard woods depending on where they are manufactured and are proportioned to balance in your hand, offering greater control. Layers of varnish and paint are applied to protect the wood from swelling. Hair is positioned within the ferrule to offer the desired responsiveness without going limp. As much as twenty-five percent of the hair falls within the ferrule or is trimmed at the back end to allow secure fastening of the handle. The hair is thoroughly glued to the ferrule which seals the brush and ferrule to avoid shedding of the hair and prevent the seepage of water or medium into the brush. In addition, the ferrule is often crimped to ensure its hold on the handle. This connects the brush head to the handle. Most ferrules are nickel plated brass to ensure they resist corrosion and splitting.
Short vs Long Handle:
Generally the long handle, about 9” in length, is for easel work/traditional oil and acrylic painting. A short handle, 5” to 6” in length, is for watercolor, mixed media and other painting done at a table.
It's Getting Hairy Now!
Natural
- Like Sable, fine tapered point and a belly which allows the brush to hold more water and paint and spread color evenly
- Ideal for thin applications of paint, detailed work
Bristle
- Stiffer, coarse, natural hair often with flagged tips/split ends to hold more color
- Ideal for base coats, heavy-body paints like oils and acrylics, texture work
Synthetic
- Made from man-made fibers such as PBT resin and often referred to as Taklon or Syn-Sable
- The diameter of the synthetic filament and blend of different filaments affects how soft or stiff a brush is and how it affects various media
Tangled in Angles
- Angled: For painting edges, bristle length viewed from the wide face of the brush uniformly decrease from one end of the brush to the other
- Flat: For painting flat surfaces, bristle length viewed from the wide face of the brush does not change
- Tapered: Improves control, the bristle length viewed from the narrow face of the brush is longer in the centre and tapers toward the edges
- Striker: Large round (cylindrical) brush for exterior painting difficult areas
Shape Up
These are some commonly used shapes for brushes.
Ready to choose your Princeton Brushes? Are you...
A beginner?
An Oil Painter?
Using Acrylics?
-Redline, Catalyst, Imperial, Velvetouch, Miniature
Dabbling with Mixed Media?
A Watercolorist?
INKtober
INKtober
Jake Parker started the INKtober initiative in 2009 as a challenge to improve his inking skills and develop positive drawing habits. It has since grown into a worldwide endeavor with thousands of artists taking on the challenge every year.
The Rules are as follows:
1) Make a drawing in ink (you can do a pencil under-drawing if you want).
2) Post it online
3) Hashtag it with #inktober and #inktober2016
4) Repeat
Note: you can do it daily, or go the half-marathon route and post every other day, or just do the 5K and post once a week. What ever you decide, just be consistent with it. INKtober is about growing and improving and forming positive habits, so the more you’re consistent the better.
Check out his INKtober page here !
Looking to start your own? Start with products from Art Lounge!
11 Pieces of Art which Showcase the Indian Cricket Team
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The Indian Team seem to have clicked and clicked well in the ICC T20 Tournament with a convincing win over the Aussies.
Tonight they face off against the might West Indies Team and we thought of getting into the sporting spirit ourselves with a post that showcases the team in an 'Artistic' Light.
Scroll through to see 11 examples of our cricketers captured by Artists in various forms and Styles.
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