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Whether it is graphite pencils or eyebrow pencils, the realms of stationery and cosmetics collide more often than you can imagine. In a world where appearance matters, the quest for seamless solutions to enhance our aesthetics continues to evolve. Among the array of innovations catering to this need, invisible tapes stand out as discreet yet […]

We all know the charm of Chinese landscape paintings, so why not draw it out ourselves? If the idea scares you why not sketch some easy village scenery painting? A village scenery painting can be quite enchanting if you can capture the serene beauty and rustic charm of rural life on canvas. Whether it’s the

When creating an artwork, an artist tends to think of what medium best serves their purpose. Neither must it be too rigid to limit the artist’s expression, nor too free-flowing to extend outside the canvas. While some artists are ecstatic about creating black-and-white drawings, others place their trust in pen and ink drawings. From small

There are two steps to making any artwork. First, it’s imperative to have a vision. Second, bringing the vision to life. There are so many ways that one may portray their vision. You may use watercolours or coloured pencils. The next and perhaps the most important question of them all is which brand to select

Today marks an auspicious festival in the Hindu Calendar, ‘Mahashivratri’. Devotees offer their heartfelt homage to the Lord of Destruction and Transformation, seeking blessings for spiritual growth, prosperity, and inner peace. Lord Shiva stands as a symbol of destruction and creation, embodying cosmic forces beyond human comprehension. Modern artists have seized upon the enigmatic essence

While most associate the colour black with mourning, death, and sadness, it also connotes wealth, power, and restraint. It was the first ink colour used in prehistoric times, engendering the first-ever black art. It was also the top choice of printers since its invention. Hence you may say that the color engendered art and literature.

If you are planning to redecorate your home, you’ve come to the right place. There are so many ways that can breathe a new life into your living and working space. You may decide to buy carpets and rugs. You may opt for a popcorn-textured wall. You may hire an architect and an interior designer

Drawing is an exquisite skill. You may collect numerous graphite pencils for sketching, but it takes a point of view and technical expertise for a sketch to be successful. But what do I sketch? That’s a question which has thrust aspiring artists into disarray. Do I make a still-life or sketch Gian? In the realm

We all are aware of the impact that Thomas Edison’s light bulb has had on humanity and of course invariably on visual arts and how one views art. His light bulb was the end for gaslights, whale oil lamps, and candles in homes all around the world. Edison’s version of incandescent illumination, which was patented on