Piece Of My Art

CONDUCTED ONLINE PAINT PARTY WITH SEQUOIA

JUNE 2021

Sequoia (@coyasauce), from Ireland, a renowned alcohol ink artist, and I organized a free online paint party in which 30 participants from all over the world joined. It was a fun and interactive session, where both of us demonstrated some beautiful alcohol ink techniques that the participants followed along with us. 

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GOT FEATURED IN STORIYAN.COM, APR 2021

Storiyaan is a storytelling platform that exhibits people with unique talents telling stories of themselves. The website showcases people who have achieved a milestone in their lives, becoming the voice of untold narratives. 

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Alcohol ink art is very new in India and it was a challenge to get started in this field and make a mark in the art community. In this featured post, I talk about how I started and how my journey has been so far. 

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Click here to read my story.

SPRING BLOOMS EXTRAVAGANZA, MAR/MAY 2021

Organized, managed and conducted four days of international online floral alcohol ink art workshop along with three renowned artists who are famous for their own styles of alcohol ink flower art - Anne Roos Smink, The Netherlands @brushcali; Kimberly Deene Langlois, Raleigh NC, USA @kimberlydeenedesigns; June Corstorphine, Vancouver, BC, Canada, @flowing_from_grace. All the workshops got sold out within 12 hours of announcing. The participants gave amazing reviews about the entire experience.

CONDUCTED THE FIRST OF ITS KIND ONLINE ALCOHOL INK WORKSHOPS FOR GROUPS OF ART ENTHUSIASASTS IN HONG KONG,  MAR/MAY 2021

The workshops were conducted over Zoom. Language and distance were not a barrier as all the arrangements were made at a wonderful location, along with an interpreter, projector, and material. The workshops were conducted in two parts where I taught three techniques before the break and three after the break. All the participants enjoyed getting introduced to this wonderful medium.  

ALCOHOL INK PAINTINGS EXHIBITED AND LIVE PAINTING DEMO GIVEN AT WOMEN'S ART AURA EXHIBITION,

ALBERT HALL, JAIPUR, MAR 2021

I displayed my alcohol ink artworks at this exhibition organized by Srijan art promotional society and Department of Archaeology & Museums, and Sky Hawk at Albert Hall Museum, Jaipur to celebrate Women's day. The 4-day exhibition in which over 30 artists participated, was very well appreciated. I also gave a live demo of my alcohol ink art technique during the exhibition.

ALCOHOL INK PAINTINGS EXHIBITED

AT UNBOUND ABSTRACT ART EXHIBITION,

JAIPUR, JAN 2021

I displayed my alcohol ink artworks at UNBOUND Abstract Art Exhibition organized by Kauscreate at Civil Lines, Jaipur. The exhibition was well received after a long period of lockdown. The exhibition also hosted other talented abstract artists. 

HEXAGON SHAPED ALCOHOL INK ART PAPER LAUNCHED IN COLLABORATION WITH NARA PAPERS

DEC 2020

Nara Papers is one of the best brands of alcohol ink art paper chosen by artists all over the world. It comes in a variety of shapes and sizes. I collaborated with Nara Papers to launch a new shape of paper designed for alcohol inks. The package displays my picture and introduction. The paper was very well received by the customers and art on this paper could be found in Instagram with #narahexa.

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More information about Nara Hexa Paper.

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CONDUCTED A SERIES OF ONLINE ALCOHOL INK ART WORKSHOPS IN COLLABORATION WITH POLINA FROM RUSSIA

OCT/NOV 2020

Alcohol ink art workshops are becoming very popular and people from all over the world want to learn different styles and techniques of working with the inks. I collaborated with a Russain artist Polina (she runs Mone & Mane Art Studio in Moscow). 

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Together, we taught floral art techniques and ripples techniques using alcohol inks. The workshops were received very well and were sold out within a few hours of announcing.

CONDUCTED ONLINE ALCOHOL INK ART WORKSHOP WITH KIMBERLY DEENE LANGLOIS

Kimberly is a US-based alcohol ink artist with her unique style of creating flowers. Together we conducted an advanced level workshop where we taught various ways of making flowers using alcohol inks. The reviews received for the workshop were outstanding and all the participants enjoyed learning the techniques.

SHOWCASED AS "FEATURED ARTIST"

Featured in Artist Spotlight by The Crimson Canvas (A community of artists) 

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Featured in Humans of Jaipur City (An Instagram/Facebook community)

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Featured Artist by Rajasthan Studio (A community of artists and creative professionals)

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Featured Artist by Beyond Inks (A growing Indian brand of alcohol inks) 

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Featured Artist by Creatis (An open textile platform)

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Featured Artist by RealShePower (A digital magazine)

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Featured Artist by Jaipur Tribe (A coworking space in Jaipur)

ALCOHOL INK PAINTING GOT AWARDED 

15 AUGUST 2020

My painting was shortlisted and selected as the winner of the "Uniquely Indian" art challenge hosted by The Crimson Canvas on Instagram on Independence Day. The theme was to depict something which is Indian in your own way. Hundreds of artists on Instagram participated in the contest.

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"We were pleasantly surprised at how the artist captured something as simple as the Dupatta, a quintessential Indian garb that is often lost in the background, using her own unique style involving Alcohol Inks."

- The Crimson Canvas

ALCOHOL INK PAINTINGS EXHIBITED
AT ARTISTS GALORE EXHIBITION,
JAIPUR, MARCH 2020

I displayed my alcohol ink paintings at Artists Galore - II, organized by Hops n Taters and co-sponsored by Kalaneri Art Gallery and Academy of Fine Arts. The vibrant paintings attracted all the visitors and everybody wanted to know more about how this art is done. 

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Learn more about alcohol inks classes in Jaipur

PAINTINGS DISPLAYED AT RETH FESTIVAL, JAISALMER, JAN 2020

My Rajasthan themed watercolour paintings were chosen to be displayed at "Reth Festival" held at Jaisalmer, Rajasthan. It was a creative, residential festival attended by some of the prominent artists from all over the state and the country. The festival was organized by CultureClan.

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Watercolour artist in Rajasthan.

PAINTINGS AT TOTT, JAIPUR

Alcohol ink paintings bring style and vibrancy to interiors. The colors flow and blend to create unique patterns that are delightful to look at.

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These 15 x 15 inch alcohol ink paintings are displayed at Talk of the Town, newly opened restaurant at Raja Park, Jaipur. 

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Alcohol ink artist in Jaipur

WALL PAINTING AT CENTRAL PARK, JAIPUR DEC 2019

Spreading the message of the importance of saving the bees by painting a wall canvas at Central Park, Jaipur. 

This Own Your Park initiative was organized by Contree and WeInfinityIndia, powered by Jaipur Development Authority.

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Visit Central Park from Gate No. 1 and take a right turn to view the paintings by all the artists.

ANUGOONJ (JAIPUR, DEC 2019)

Getting rewarded for the Best Work at Watercolour Workshop at Anugoonj 2019, the 10th Annual International Show organized by Kalakriti Foundation and powered by Incredible India, Ministry of Tourism, Government of India.

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In the photo: Mr. Prashant K. Sarkar, Mr. Pradeep Chandra, Mr. Shakir Ali, Mr. Anurag Mehta

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Watercolour artist in Jaipur

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PARINDE (JAIPUR, DEC 2019)

Watercolour paintings displayed at Parinde, an all India group art exhibition organized by Dhora International Art Society. 

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In the photo: Dr. Vidhya Sagar Upadhyaya, the guest of honour.

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Watercolour artist in Jaipur