3 May 2013

Why do I write?

Sometime in their life, every writer must have thought about this question, "Why do I write?" 
It's amazing how over the years, many writers have already written so much on this simple yet not so simple topic. From George Orwell to writers not so famous have all pondered about on this statement and expressed their views. Some write out of force, or out of passion, or to keep from going mad, or to learn, to explore, or out of love for his ladylove, her counterpart, out of outbursts, or anger, or praising their sweethearts, or to impress, or maybe out of anger, of the feelings that tend to portray unhappiness, loneliness, happiness, or joy; or reasons a mixture of all those. Some write to fill their stomach, while others do it because they have some passion for it.

To me, the question "Why do I write?" is both a simple as well as a tough question. For me, writing is more of a sport, which rejuvenates and refreshens you; while at the same time its an art, where we paint our imagination, our inner selves, where we tend to let out our imaginations run and paint a beautiful picture of it. I write, perhaps because it makes me wander over the places I always wanted to visit, to the unknown, distant lands unfamiliar to me, yet so familiar; perhaps because those tiny worms in my brains instigate me to. Maybe I love writing because I love expressing my thoughts, and after that, there's this obvious reason; I write because I want myself to be heard. I write out of anger, out of pain, I write out of glee, when I am glad; I write to uncover, to discover, to let out all that's inside my mind, which I had been holding up for so long, fearing I couldn't find proper words to express them verbally, fearing what others might think about me' yet I am free to write, because that's like I am secretly murmuring out all in the paper's ear. I write to remember what I tend to forget, I write to forget what I tend to remember, I write out of hatred, I write out of love, I write just what strikes my mind. I write in the vicinity with just two companions, the pencil and the paper, I write because they are my voice.
I write because I have a lot going in my mind every time, and I love to keep a record of those; while at other times, words just come out with ease.

"I write to fight, 
for women's right
I write for fun
about why hot is the sun,
I write to admire
the nature, the fire,
I write to raise my voice
against injustice, 
inspite of all noise,
I write to express
my feelings afresh,
I write 'coz I am driven to write
no matter the time, day or night."

Perhaps, if I start giving all the reasons about "Why do I write?" readers are most likely to get frustrated and give a ring to the asylum, but before that, let me tell you this; it is easy to understand me if you write, but too tough if you don't.

This question kind of keeps on coming to my mind, time and again, but I write, and never stop doing so no matter what. Even when I am in short of time, I write. No matter whether anything comes to my mind or not.
Perhaps, there might not be any obvious reason to it. I do write, and that might be because I love to write.

From:

http://www.writerbabu.com/post/4159/why_do_i_write?/

Why do I write?

Sometime in their life, every writer must have thought about this question, "Why do I write?" 
It's amazing how over the years, many writers have already written so much on this simple yet not so simple topic. From George Orwell to writers not so famous have all pondered about on this statement and expressed their views. Some write out of force, or out of passion, or to keep from going mad, or to learn, to explore, or out of love for his ladylove, her counterpart, out of outbursts, or anger, or praising their sweethearts, or to impress, or maybe out of anger, of the feelings that tend to portray unhappiness, loneliness, happiness, or joy; or reasons a mixture of all those. Some write to fill their stomach, while others do it because they have some passion for it.

To me, the question "Why do I write?" is both a simple as well as a tough question. For me, writing is more of a sport, which rejuvenates and refreshens you; while at the same time its an art, where we paint our imagination, our inner selves, where we tend to let out our imaginations run and paint a beautiful picture of it. I write, perhaps because it makes me wander over the places I always wanted to visit, to the unknown, distant lands unfamiliar to me, yet so familiar; perhaps because those tiny worms in my brains instigate me to. Maybe I love writing because I love expressing my thoughts, and after that, there's this obvious reason; I write because I want myself to be heard. I write out of anger, out of pain, I write out of glee, when I am glad; I write to uncover, to discover, to let out all that's inside my mind, which I had been holding up for so long, fearing I couldn't find proper words to express them verbally, fearing what others might think about me' yet I am free to write, because that's like I am secretly murmuring out all in the paper's ear. I write to remember what I tend to forget, I write to forget what I tend to remember, I write out of hatred, I write out of love, I write just what strikes my mind. I write in the vicinity with just two companions, the pencil and the paper, I write because they are my voice.
I write because I have a lot going in my mind every time, and I love to keep a record of those; while at other times, words just come out with ease.

"I write to fight, 
for women's right
I write for fun
about why hot is the sun,
I write to admire
the nature, the fire,
I write to raise my voice
against injustice, 
inspite of all noise,
I write to express
my feelings afresh,
I write 'coz I am driven to write
no matter the time, day or night."

Perhaps, if I start giving all the reasons about "Why do I write?" readers are most likely to get frustrated and give a ring to the asylum, but before that, let me tell you this; it is easy to understand me if you write, but too tough if you don't.

This question kind of keeps on coming to my mind, time and again, but I write, and never stop doing so no matter what. Even when I am in short of time, I write. No matter whether anything comes to my mind or not.
Perhaps, there might not be any obvious reason to it. I do write, and that might be because I love to write.

Into Writing


Friends,
Although I know that this blog is for my artistic side, I have another side of my life too. And that is writing. Writing had always been my passion, and since I am a lover of writing, I felt that the website "Writerbabu" is perfect for me. I must tell you, I have never seen any literary site as interesting and entertaining as this. 
I recommend everyone to visit this site atleast once to see the change.
All the best! Keep writing, and painting.
Live life and rock it.



30 Jul 2012

Sandy Art

Art on Sand Paper


Thanks to my Art Teacher, who inspired me to do such a thing last year at August 2011.
The thing really came out to look beautiful, take a look at how wonderful the texture looks, and of course, the steps on how to do it. :)

 As guessed, the base has been made with the help of sand paper.
How? Take a look.

 TO MAKE THE PAPER BASE (DAY 1):
  • Spread fevicol on the paper with a big brush.
  • after that spread sand.
  • keep it aside, dry it under the sun, or under the fan
  • don't try to do any further wrork till it dries completely.


 It took 1 day for me for the drying work.

DAY 2:
Color the base with poster colour. You can take a single colour or a combination of two or more colours as I did.
Use a big brush for the same. Allow it to dry again.
I took another day for completing the assignment.

DAY 3:
Finally I applied fevicol on it in a design pattern, and again allowed it to dry.


DAY 4:
Taking another day, I applied Fevicryl 3D art pens for colouring the pattern to get a 3D effect on it.

27 Jul 2012

Abstraction



ABSTRACT ART


Abstract art has been the matter of interest for me since times immemorial. 
Greatly interested in colouring since the age of 3, I finally decided to put up my knowledge for others to know, the secret behind the colouration.

The alongside project had been made during my final summer vacations, 2012, for the classroom board decoration purpose at Oxford Senior Secondary School, Vikaspuri, New Delhi.
Now how did I do it, is what I am gonna tell you all today:

  • First of all, draw a rough outline of what type of abstract figure you want. 
  • Then, colour using lighter tone in any medium you feel you are best at (I used crayons for the purpose)
  • Shade using the darker tones at areas where you can imagine tan or shadow.
  • Add a variety of colours, contrast and mix and match.
  • Use lighter tones, and then gradually sink towards the darker one for a shady effect.

For more information on shading, visit:  https://www.facebook.com/LearnArtWithRiya