When it comes to the depiction of the Lucifer – the fallen angel, the devil, the serpent - artists have been at odds against each other. Sometimes too evil, sometimes too sublime, sometimes all too human. Over the course of time, artists have had countless interpretations which have influenced the public perception of this intriguing biblical character just as much as Dante and Milton’s literary works.

Drawing portrait can be very daunting if you’re doing it for the first time. Most people find portraits difficult because of the unrealistic expectations they have- you won’t magically draw perfect faces right from the start, it will take some time and practice, both of which are in your control.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.”

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.

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.

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!