Art Comes from Passion & Hard work..

Painting is an art, that not much folks are able to do. Because to be able to do a certain type or art, you need to have either passion or God gifted skills. Then, there are some people who have neither of these but still they make their way through it. What these people have? You might ask..

Well, they have the desire to learn and to be able to do something. When it comes to me, I’ll say I have a little bit of both, passion and desire to learn that paves my way towards the art of painting. 

I had a lot more interest in drawing while I was a teenager but I never opted for painting. Although, I have always admired the great names in the world of painting specially Pablo Picasso and Vincent Van Gogh as their paintings are a testament to their talent and love for art. Specially the “Starry Night” of Vincent Van Gogh is that piece of art that always leaves me in aw. By looking at that painting you not also get a good sight but a message as well. That message is of hope that just as the ray of sunlight vanishes the darkness of night that lies around, similarly there is happiness yet to come which will erase the sufferings of those with dejected hearts. 

By looking at their art, I always ask myself “Is this humanly possible?”. I must say that they have enchanted the entire world with their magic of art. Everyone including me desires to be able to do something at least close to that. But you know what? To give your best shot to art is possible only when you are calm physically and mentally. You need to have a more serene atmosphere around you to be able to do the best you can. 

Although I love to paint, but it’s really hard for me to make up my mind for painting. I don’t know if it is me or it happens to everyone of you who paint, that you must have a very strong desire coming from your heart to sit and relax and just paint whatever you want to. I am not a professional painter, you can call me a beginner who just loves to paint. And beginners need to have someone, who can direct and instruct them. Neither have I joined any institute nor have I enrolled myself in any sort of painting related course. I pursue my passion by watching videos on youtube. There are certain channels which help you with this art in a step by step way. And honestly speaking YouTube is the best teacher you can get without spending a single penny out of your pocket with 24/7 availability.

So below is my first ever acrylic painting that I made. Although it is not that good and there are a lot of shortcomings in it too but at least I tried and for a beginner I think it’s really good. Obviously every skill is polished with the passage of time and with consistent hard work.I have kept this painting with myself as a souvenir of my love for art.

These are my second and third paintings that I made a day or two later. My father liked them so much that he took them from me and they are now hanging in his room.

I like the idea of the below painting a lot that I made. But the color combination was a bit inappropriate. I could have made it better. But you learn with every attempt, and that’s what matters. I gifted this to my cousin and she really liked it.

I really admire the color combination of the following painting of mine which is giving sort of an Arab culture vibe. I gifted this to my khala. Actually, I have given all of paintings to my relatives except for the first one.

Last but not least, I admire my following painting so much. Although it’s simple yet elegantly made and quite classy.

In the end I would like to share two tips which I have learned so far with those of you who love to paint. I hope by following them, you will see a prominent change in the way your paintings turn out.

Pro Tips: 

• Always spray a little water on canvas before painting. As it lets the color sit and saves color from wasting too much.

• Always paint the canvas with white color before making any painting as sometimes rough canvas surface can affect your painting badly.

So guys which painting you liked the most? If you have any good tips related to painting let me know.