New Works....by visual artist from India, Manisha Vedpathak

 As promised in the previous post, I am posting some of my new works in the current series "Secret Garden".

These are acrylic and collage papers on canvas. 

"To really feel a forest canopy one must use different senses, and often the most useful one is the sense of imagination."

- Joan Maloof

"Secret Garden" continues.....by visual artist Manisha Vedpathak

 Had exhibited some of my works I did during pandemic in an online gallery . These works were nature inspired and I titled it "Secret Garden". These paintings were the memories of my outings in the nature.

Have continued with this series by creating some new works. Here are some old ones. Will post the new ones soon.

"India's First Woman's Art Fair".....by Indian artist Manisha Vedpathak

 I had been quite busy last two months and my precious blog left neglected. We had our big festival of lights, Diwali but before that I completed 8 mixed media paintings which I had to submit for a virtual art fair. Then travelled to Netherlands to attend Graduation ceremony of my younger daughter. Coming back got busy with my house painting. We are still in the process right now but today I found a quite place in my room to post . 

I got selected for the virtual exhibition "India's First Woman's Art Fair" organized by Art Awareness Foundation and World Art Fair. Here is a glimpse of my paintings in the exhibition and also a link : 

https://firstwomansartfair.com/portfolio/manisha-vedpathak/

All the paintings in this series are mixed media works. Stay tuned to see more of this mixed media works .Do visit my art page and would appreciate your precious feedback. 

Enjoy the day!

Collages...by Indian artist Manisha Vedpathak

 The process of creating a batik paper is somewhat tedious but anyway I enjoy it. I am enjoying the way I use them in collages along with ink or acrylic on paper/canvas. Here are some more of them:

Batik paper with ink on paper

                                                     Batik paper with acrylic on canvas

Keeping promise.....by Indian artist Manisha Vedpathak

 As I promised in my last post that I will be painting everyday and shall post whatever I do, here is another in portrait . This is my hubby. Though I am not a portrait artist, I have taken this up just as a  challenge  to myself. 

"Pyramid of diversity"....by Indian artist Manisha Vedpathak

 

" I not me, I am we"

An art installation

An 8 feet tall art installation Pyramid of Diversity done in collaboration with artist and writer Randheer Khare Sir was unveiled on this same day in 2018. The title and the spirit of the installation was inspired from the poem " This is not my life" written by Randheer Sir. To show the diversity we painted on the same canvas with our styles intermingling eachother's works. Randheer Sir's line work and primitive forms are seen in the painting. Each side of the canvas is 5'x8' triangle canvas. For me this was a memorable project . Thanks to Randheer Sir.

'Afloat'...an abstract by Indian artist Manisha Vedpathak

 I am getting busier as the date for our curated exhibition is getting closer. Also my daughters who were with us for last few months will be leaving soon. I am trying to collect as much memories as possible so I can cherish these when they are not with me.

 I enjoyed the last two paintings so much that when I saw this long canvas , I decided to paint the same concept in a horizontal orientation. Would like to know from my readers if they liked this painting.

"Afloat III"

Acrylic on canvas, 31"x12"

"Gratitude" .....by Indian artist Manisha Vedpathak

 Over the last few months the world has changed dramatically. There is so much of uncertainty everywhere. In these last few months I have fallen considerably behind on all levels . I did paint during initial lockdown but then stopped due to health issues. As the things are coming back to normal , my health and my mind is also improving. I have started taking interest again in painting and my curatorial works. My curatorial team Art lane has been curating an exhibition themed ' Migration' which will take place on 30th Jan - 1st Feb 2021. Will be busy with that this whole month.

As we closed down on dreadful 2020 year and entered a new 2021 year every one is much eager to have a normal life though now it's a new normal. I reflect back on my blog posts, with 299th post I am truly thankful to those who have stopped by, had a look at my artworks and also found time to read my thoughts. I am specially grateful to those who have chosen to follow. I look forward to continue sharing our art and ideas and our personal stories. I have enjoyed all the blogs that I have followed , some gave me knowledge, some inspiration and some guidance.

My Gratitude is towards all those present in the blogesphere. 

I wish you all a very happy and artful New Year.

Here I am sharing my new paintings titled "Afloat"

"Afloat I"

Acrylic on canvas

"Afloat II"

Acrylic on canvas

"Beauty of Reflections" by Indian artist Manisha Vedpathak

The beauty of Reflections. 

"The beauty you see in me is the reflection of you"

-RUMI

Beauty of Reflctions I

12"x12"

acrylic on canvas

Beauty of Reflctions II

12"x12"

acrylic on canvas

Reflections in acrylic medium by Indian artist Manisha Vedpathak

I started the Reflection series in Indian ink medium. Unfortunately I found ink fading slightly on the canvas. May be as I was using pointillism technique , the upper layer of dots was with very little ink on the brush. After a little research and also after I contacted the company who manufactured the ink , I now have decided to shift to acrylic instead of ink on canvas. I will still continue using ink on paper.
Here are the two towers I created with acrylic medium only. In future I may try to combine ink with acrylic.

"Andhaarban"....Palette knife painting by Indian artist Manisha Vedpathak

Recently did a live painting at "Paintathon" event organised by Cloud 9. On the similar theme did two more paintings of the same size.

"Andhaarban", 24"x24", acrylic on canvas
Andhaarban is a word in my language,Marathi. the meaning is Dark Forest .

Some problem with uploading the images. I will try to post the other image in my next post.

Phoenix Womens Art Camp.....by Indian artist Manisha Vedpathak

Posting about the Artist Camp quite a late as I was busy packing for my travel to Rotterdam right after the camp.
Today I am posting from Rotterdam.
It was a wonderful experience while painting live at Phoenix Womens Art Camp. We were 10 artists from our city Pune. Wonderful arrangement by IGA Galleria and the Phoenix mall. Had fun painting as well as interacting with viewers passing by. We painted 2 canvases. I chose African theme. I was surprised by myself with stamina specially with the recently diagnosed Rheumatoid.
 Here are some of the pics:

Abstracts by Indian artist Manisha Vedpathak

6 more new stretched canvases have arrived for my Reflection series. Have taken a break before I start with them. One more in this series is ready but I am not posting it as I have to do a little finishing touches. Have taken a break from it and did these two pieces. Didn't have any preconceived idea . Went on poring color and adding shapes, colors , forms and texture. And the outcome is here. Haven't given any title yet.

Floral Abstract...by Indian artist Manisha Vedpathak

Have started a new work in Reflection series. Meanwhile completed a floral abstract with my dancing fingers.

"Dancing fingers"

Acrylic on canvas, 24"x34"

Floral abstract .....by Indian artist Manisha Vedpathak

Have started a new one in the "Reflection" series. Meanwhile my finger dance continues on the canvas. This time on a bigger canvas.

"Finger dance"

Acrylic on canvas, 36"x36"

Floral Abstract....by Indian artist Manisha Vedpathak

Sometimes I feel an urge to paint with my fingers. Especially when I come across some of my old finger paintings. Today I was going through some of my small old paintings as I wish to participate in the Art week festival that will be held in my city, Pune. So I came across this flower vase...

I then planned to do new floral abstracts. Flowers have so magnificent colors. They are the colorful beauty of nature. I loved how my fingers danced on the canvas and how the colors have mingled with each other. I finished two and thoroughly enjoyed doing it. It was so stress free. I had been doing the reflection series which has these small dots or points which is very intricate and I needed time to restore , heal and start again. So these two pieces were like rejuvenation for me. I feel so fresh looking at them and I am sure my viewers will also feel the same.