I first had the pleasure of interacting with Poornima during my exhibition last year in November at the Page Turners Book Store. She really liked the ’ India Khiladi Table‘ but by the time she decided on it, it had already been sold. And she wanted me to paint another one. But I was in no mood to do any more painting for a while.  So she waited!!

I am happy to say, I just completed a custom commission table for her This table is to be a gift from her to her friends, ( Meera Naidu and Prashant Rao) who have just recently got married. Strangely, I had already started work on this table when she wrote asking if I could incorporate a motif from their wedding card into the table somehow.  The motif was a pair of parrots in a circle. And I of course said ” Sure, no problem”. I had already been working on the parrot motif on the table not knowing this connection!!!

I hope  Meera and Prashant enjoy much joy and happiness in their lives together.

Deepika got in touch with me during my last exhibition and picked up two Ganapati thalis then. She wanted more!  And I had the pleasure of making two custom Ganapati thalis for her.  She was kind enough to send me pictures of them in her home

Hi Everyone,

You all know that I love to paint. I have also been extremely lucky in the support that I have received from all of you. And I shouldn’t really ask for more. But, I am going to. Help me. I need you to buy four of my Ganapati paintings. They are done in acrylics on canvas and have painstakingly been studded with tiny sequins for his jewellery. It was agonizingly slow work. In fact these four paintings are what started my journey two years ago- the kitsch, the bright colours, all of it started with these four paintings. All four have been framed in brocade and distressed gold frames. Ganapati is auspicious, he helps start new things, he wards of evil and he brings good luck. I have seen his magic first hand. Please help me spread some of that magic to children who truly deserve it. The paintings are being auctioned with a reserve price of INR 10,000 each.

All the proceeds from the sale of these paintings will go to Protsahan.. 100%. I promise you that!

These paintings are being sold through the Delhi Twestival.

Here is a little write up that they sent to me…

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You must be wondering what’s Twestival?
We use Twitter /Social Media to interact,and converse.People like us utilised the power of Twitter,and used the medium to generate funds for an NGO and support a cause,and thus was born ‘TWESTIVAL’

I’m adding a link to help you know better about the origin of twestival.

SUPPORTING CAUSE: We’re supporting NGO Protsahan
(Last year,because it was Twestival Global – Each and every chapter supported CONCERN Worldwide,and as it’s Twestival Local this time,we’re supporting a Local NGO which is actually good,as we can see the convertibles and solid impact ourselves,which we will hopefully be able to create)

Details : http://www.protsahanindiafoundation.org/
Twitter : @NGOProtsahan
Facebook : Protsahan

Fund-Raising/Cashflow : All the money received under Sponsorship,will be categorically transferred to NGO Protsahan foundation,as we’re not charging anything from the Audience,Chunk of Fund-raising is from the Supporters(Minus the Organisational Costs)

How Can You Help?
Sponsorship/Donation – There is an excellent ROI on investing in Delhi-Twestival (Explained via links in Media Section. We’ve started receiving help from some of our friends in kind,but we are in urgent need of cash to set things rolling.

Involving your Company/Business/Brand – Does your company have a social-media presence in Delhi? If not,propose them to be involved with Delhi-Twestival,so as to help them bond with the Delhi Community

Build the Community – Please support us,by following our Twitter handle,and encouraging others to do the same http://twitter.com/DelTwestival

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Do come ahead/ share it across your facebook walls…someone might just come ahead. The funds raised will be used for the education of 59 girls from streets and slums. They’ll be used for transforming lives. Help me help them For more, call at +91-9540781011 (it’s a Delhi number).

This is my friend Alok Johri- a fellow artist and a wonderful photographer. This portrait is done in acrylics and is approx. 20×16 inches.

This is my first attempt at a self portrait. Surprising the second one was not as good!! It’s done in acrylics on canvas and is approx. 10×16 inches.

It took a lot of time and effort to do these two trunks. But it was well worth it in the end. They are painted a dull gold on the inside and are absolutely divine. Even if I say so myself
Here are some in- progress shots.

Tell one and all…
My latest work is on exhibition.

When- 25-28th Nov 2010
Where- Page Turners Bookstore, 89 Kannan Building, MG Road, Bangalore.
Time- 11am to 8 pm.

Come on over if you are in the neighbourhood.  Actually make time and come on over even if you are not in the general vicinity of MG Road!! Oh and bring your family and friends.

Here is a peek at the poster. I am still working on the exhibition catalogue page…

Here is my kitschy ode to the gods…with a little bit of luck thrown in with the koi fish!!

Here is a sneak peak  of one of the many paintings on display at the forth coming exhibition…

(click the image to see the complete painting)

 As you can see, the nazar battoo series is still on in my mind. I just decided to do them with a twist this time. They will still be on kettles and boxes and balti’s…these are in a more traditional format of acrylic on canvas. I hope you like the series. Don’t forget to tell me if you do!!

This is Anushka. This portrait is done in acrylics on canvas and is 12×12 inches. This is also my first official portrait commission. And I am really happy with the result. I love that it has the permanence of acrylics, while still having the transparency of water colour. I am also thrilled with having captured the luminosity of the child’s face