Hello dear friends,
Today I would love to feature here a very beautiful and very talented artist Rachana Saurabh, from India, now living in Cockeysville, Maryland.
'Rachana' means 'CREATION'..., and in her own words, '' I am full of creativity... I think painting is my inborn talent, gifted to me by God...'' !
Scroll down to read what she has to share here --- her views about herself as an artist, and as a homemaker and mommy of a cutie daughter !
How
would you describe yourself ?
A
dreamer, my imaginations has made me what I am today An Artist. My most of the
painting/project inspiration I get from my dreams.. My name is Rachana, means
Creation in English - I love to create some-thing new. I am a
self-tough artist see something and can find how it has been made.
What do you like to do when
you are not designing ?
If I am not designing I am
a simple housewife, I cook for my husband and play with my daughter. But every
night my dreams will follow my imagination for my next subject / project.
How would you describe your style ?
I follow Indian
contemporary art, portraying Indian traditions on my canvas makes me feel like
I am in India, surrounded by our costumes and traditions.
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What's your favorite color
?
My favorite color, now
that's a good question. I play with all different colors on canvas, but I love
Black the most. Reason, if you combine all three basic colors, red, yellow,
blue - it becomes black !!!
Tell us about your first painting ?
Painting was my hobby in
school, taking part in art competition and winning them like other students. My
husband encouraged me to continue my art and I started my blog. In beginning I
was making my old school sketches in painting, but as then I focused on
capturing Indian traditions. Telling about my one inspiration. I was viewing my
wedding album, and missing my mom. My that thought created a beautiful painting
which is so close to my heart. -"Kanya Viday" - An
emotional farewell"
When did you get the idea
that 'painting and art ' was the thing you love ?
From my childhood I would
say.. I was 6 years old when I won first drawing competition of my life. That
was the best motivation for me that I can create and win!
Anything you want to share
to your readers about setting up his/her own business ?
Setting up my own business
is something I am not able to answer. A biggest challenge as without good
marketing and word-spread about your art / your things ... its hard.
Who is your dream client ?
Well,all my clients are
special, I make their dreams alive...
Tell us a bit about your
biggest challenge in your career, and the way you handled it ?
My biggest challenge is to
get credit for my work. Niharika Sharma - A fashion designer copied and used my
painting "Panihari" for her collection of "WIFW 2012". I
have contacted Times of India, FDCI India, spread in media and tried to reach
every-where possible, but nothing happened, though designer herself accepted
that she copied my work!!
Your greatest inspiration
is ?
My greatest inspiration is
India.. Our culture, costumes and days I have spend in my dream-land.
How would you describe your
work place?
I have created a small
studio in my apartment. My work table surrounded by plants, and has a beautiful
pool view. On one wall I have painting prints and my daughter's picture
on second wall...
Where can people contact
you ?
You can always contact me
at my e-mail address, ESSENCEOFARTS@GMAIL.COM,
or visit my blog WWW.ESSENCEOFARTS.COM for all my painting updates.. These
days I am making OOAK clay jewelries, and art pieces. You can check them at
"Mitti Designs's FacebooKpage . Please say ''Hi'' whenever you
stop by at 'My Creations' !!!
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I just love the bright colours she uses in her paintings... wow... Well, you all know my weakness for colours, hmm...
See you all soon !
