The Rose - Up close and personal

The queen of all flowers, beautiful beautiful in all its colors with the power to make every woman smile. Its sweet smell has the powers to soothe the soul and its praise has been sung by many a poet. When I came across this arial view, I couldn't resist transferring it to my sketch book. It seemed to me that every petal of the blooming rose contained a secret or a story to share!

And the award goes to...

Ahem! I meant the Brilliant weblog award. The Brilliant Weblog award has been conferred on me by La Belle dame sans merci on 08-Sep-08 for which I say 'Merci Beaucoup'! I am extremely thrilled!



In turn I would like to award the only 3 blogs that I visit on a regular basis - I am new to the blogosphere (though I created the blog way back in 2007 which remained blank until about a month ago)so pardon me guys! However the original rules for the recipients are as follows:

1.When you receive the prize you must write a post showing it,together with the name of who has given it to you, and link them back
2. Choose a minimum of 7 blogs (or even more) that you find brilliant in their content or design
3. Show their names and links and leave them a comment informing they were prized with ‘Brilliant Weblog'
4. Show a picture of those who awarded you and those you give the prize(optional).
5. And pass it on!

And the award goes to:

La Belle Dame sansmerci for her 'in your face' style of writing on all topics. I find her articles fun to read and is sure to make one smile and sometimes even laugh their head off.

Unforgettable Journey for the bloggers analytical and detailed view of the topics that she chooses to comment on. She seems to have the knack of catching an angle that may be missed by the rest of the world. I always look forward to her blogs.

Crazy mum for her bold way of writing on various topics though a majority of them are about her kids. I also like the way she posts pics of her babies and the colourful layout helps. It makes you a part of their growing up experience as well.

Btw guys, I have linked you on My Space the blog that I use to ramble about non-art related topics! Oh ya!! I do that also!Am just as messed up as the rest of you :-)

Lord Ganesha - Chubby and Fabulous!

I wish I had sketched this much earlier. This is my first sketch of India's most loved God. In the past I have done two paintings starring him. He was the first God I caught on canvas!Almost everyone I know love him and he seems to pop out everywhere; in the form of beautiful statues, cute curios, key chains etc., I sketched this Ganesh during the week of Ganesh Chaturthi celebrations. What I liked about the original was that it was not the run of the mill picture of the chubby God. Lord Ganesh has also gone cool with the times and I hope I can celebrate the occasion with more grandeur next year. Ganapathi Bappa Moriya!