Play with colors and the brush. Trust me, it is fun. I have never enjoyed painting as much as I am in this course.
I have been using water colors since I was in grade 7. But, I never realized what they can make ! I never knew that the same water colors which I have been using since almost 7 years now can be treated in so many styles to create magnificent landscapes. I was simply overwhelmed, looking at these colors flowing freely, making their own way on the paper in the wet-on-wet technique. When we were asked to do the same, I was so eased out as it seemed needless of any effort. But, as soon as I held the brush, I figured how difficult it was and the quantity and quality of effort it would have taken for ma’am to make it look so effortless! I now understand how, where I stand in the world of visual art. I have to work really hard to reach that point of effortlessness.
But, guess what the good part is? Unlike any other subject you don’t have to slog to excel. You just have to paint

Anuj Shah
FSLE 2

I have learnt painting since standard second. But, that was more towards appearing for the elementary and intermediate drawing exams. This class is more fun and different. I am loving the feeling of painting because no one tells me ‘what to do.’

Harsh Sanghvi
FSB 1

Water Colours

Water colors are-

Anuj-Very spontaneous and refreshing.
Moshni – No one can redo the same painting again is a good feeling.
Shreya – Very soothing.
Harsh – Fresh.
Navak –They are addictive.

curious in class

[after the session on Shadanga and nav-rasa]

Q] The abstract paintings which we do not understand do not have any of the shadanga elements. Does that mean that they are not paintings?

Ans] Yes. They are paintings but lack mass-appeal.

Navak Gupta

Fsle -1

Digital Dystopian Art

A futuristic vision of how defiled our landscapes could one day look.

Use of warm tones, depth of field and perception draw parallels with the several schools we've studied.

art in general

Its amazing how art gives you a completely different perspective. You start viewing things in a different light. eg. when I look at something as simple as a leaf, once I just try drawing it, I understands how difficult it is. But, after I am done, the happiness in immense.

Adithya Prakash
Fsle-2

One thing I realized was that whenever one is stressed, painting can relax the person and calm one's mind.

Bharti Rohra


My most important learning was that I could actually paint and this helped overcome the misconception that painting was something that was beyond me

Tushanka Nair


I have started enjoying painting and less resistant to use colours. I realized I was not that bad at painting as I had perceived myself to be.

Akash Pahwa

Chocolate and visual art 101!

Each topic taught in the Visual Art 101 class, be it the Indian folk paintings or Egyptian/ Greek art or miniatures etc... is so interesting, that I wish they could be taught for a greater duration. Not just one or two sessions.

You know, I often feel its like a chocolate been given to us, placed in our mouths, and when we are going to bite into it and relish it, it is taken back...and we are left, wanting for more.

Wish, we could have more sessions on each topic!

Anusha Kabra
FSC

open canvas

An event named “Open Canvas” was held on 22nd September, 2009 on FLAME Campus where a group of musicians consisting of Milind Date [ flute], Nilesh Randive [tabla] , drums and guitarists (students of Flame) produced a melodic music. On the rhythm of this music, the artists Milind Mulick, Aditya Shirke, Mukta Awchat, Aditi Dev and Ketaki Pimpalkhare danced on the floor named canvas with colours. Students from Flame also got on the floor with their colors and canvas. This made each artist loosen oneself in both the arts simultaneously. The musicians enjoyed the painters swinging on their music, and the painters enjoyed the melody and mood achieved while painting with music.
This beautiful blend of two arts became an attraction for the others. The music pacified the ears of the audience and the colours appealed to the eyes. This combination made the mind of the audience take a break from the hush and bush of the life and relax. People enjoyed the increase in the beauty of painting with the addition of each colour stroke, making them curious for every next stroke and adding to the beauty further. With the passage of time, the audience could calm their heart, mind and soul at the same time. They were even amused with this process they were undergoing within.
Thus this event was enjoyed by every person right from the musicians to audience.An awesome initiative by the Visual Art class.

By Anusha Kabra

FSC II

Making cards with ink

It was good work before Diwali. It helped me to give cards to those who are close to me. They felt happy to receive hand-made cards. Unique, beautiful and fun to make. One of the best class.

Yash Merchant
Fsle

Creation from silence

"I like painting. I like it because of the SILENCE! no one says anything and yet, something beautiful gets created."

Hari Sankar Raja
FSLE 1

Indian Cave Paintings

Cave Paintings

View more presentations from Vineeth.

Here is the presentation on Indian Cave paintings presented by Anusha Kabra, Hari Sankar Raja, Divya Singhvi

Reflections

"While doing 'wet-on-wet' technique in water colors I realized one thing that one needs to play with colors like green and yellow with touches of blue and red. It gives out a fresh look. While trying to blend colors like red and blue, the effect is dull and the freshness is lost. I feel, using pleasant colors is much more better. Darker shades to me, show rigidity."

Pratik Bahua
FSB I

"My favourite artist is Gregory Colney. The main reason is his way of painting sky. the colour combinations that he uses are very appealing and soothing not only to the eyes but also to heart. apart from these some of the other reasons are as follows:

1. He makes the viewer feel the aura, that he did, while making the respective painting
2. His has well identified his strength i.e landscapes
3. I feel that he puts the nature very beautifully on the paper - specially by his techniques and colour selection
4. He captures the common scene and portrays it in very unusual way
5. He barely has any thing abstract in the painting thus every one can relate easily. "

Anusha Kabra
FSC II

Curious in Class

Q1] If we can spot the highlight so clearly on a sphere, how will it be on a 3D conical surface? [on a cone]

Ans. A vertical line according to the angle of the cone.



Q2] It is so difficult to draw and paint. My hand just doesn’t move even to draw a simple object or plant. Why don’t people value it more than other subjects/ studies?

Ans. Because art is an abstract expression. Not having a definite /tangible answer. That’s anyways difficult to comprehend. Our education system nurtures our linear/ convergent thinking so well that we tend to forget the relevance and importance of lateral/ divergent thinking.

Spellbound by Art

The studio is that rare space where time loses meaning. All that matters is the paper, the instrument and the artist. Missed breakfasts, pending assignments and all else simply float away to give room to pure expression:






" Whenever I start painting , I get LOST and the flow comes out automatically.I never knew painting could be so much fun, until I started learning. I am confident that this learning is gonna help me in the future as it helps me enhance my creativity."

Anish Tiwary

"The beauty of the Visual Arts class is discovering new techniques of expressing yourself, on paper. I made 50 sketches and practiced sketching like never before. I practically became a pro at it, because I could actually do a sketch in 5 minutes by the end of the exercise. By finding 6 ways of doing compositions, I explored my creativity. I saw so many options of the same topic in class. had loads of fun and discovered new shapes and figures. I love Visual Arts 101."

Shruti Bansal

Indian Cave Paintings

Here is some information on cave paintings based on a presentation made by Anusha Chabra,Divya Singhvi and Hari Sankar Raja. The information and pictures could really be helpful in understanding more about the cave paintings in India. A few examples of the cave paintings have also been put in for further understanding.

Sketching by the lake

It is said that nature is a very good teacher. The calming and serene environment near the lake definitely helps one to bring out the creativity in you. This Tuesday was one such day when everyone had the chance to experience the bliss in sketching near the lake. Everyone seemed to be in their on own trip as illustrated in the following pics. There is also a picture in which we can see the aspects of shading as done by a student."

Introduction

This is a blog for the Visual Arts 101 class of 2009 consisting of students from FSB, FSC and FSLE. In this blog you will find the various topics discussed in the class and also the sketches and paintings done by the students in the class and off the class. Don't be shy and please contribute to this blog. Comments, suggestions and opinions are welcome.