Category: Art Work

  • When Food is your Constant- Matrimonial

    Arranged marriages are in full swing in India even today. Once someone hits and surpasses their Quarter Life Crisis, they are obligated to create matrimonial profile for a potential bride/groom, in the best interest of their parents. A typical matrimony profile is mostly about how well you can find someone compatible with your social class,…

  • Evoked…Again!| Winter Musings

    Every winter evokes a nostalgic state of mind which takes me back to 2014. For most part of my life I enjoyed winter, as all it meant was an opportunity to wear sweatshirts and of course the holidays! But my stint with a real, freezing white winter was experienced when I first landed in the…

  • Missing in Action- Blog Update

    Hola! Hope everyone is doing good! I don’t know if you noticed, but Aura with writing has been missing from your feed for many months. I haven’t posted anything for the second half of 2017, as I was completely involved and busy with an important life event taking place. I usually write when I can…

  • She is Fierce

    To create this doodle, I used micron tip sakura pen and copic markers. Copic markers are a recently discovery and I’m still learning to use them the right way. Though this isn’t flawless, it is something new that I tried.

  • Look Out the Window

    I’m excited to share that I’ll be starting this new series on the blog called the Doodling Series. Art and doodles are like my long lost companions. Though writing is something I’ve been doing for the past few years, art has always been my first love. After ignoring my love for doodling and painting for…

  • #AtoZChallenge- Zentangle

    Zentangle is my new found love. It is an art form where repeated patterns are drawn in a structured manner. This art is a great way to relax, rejuvenate and focus. I consider this highly therapeutic and have been trying my hand a lot on it lately. Zentangle helps me regain my long lost focus. Here…

  • Pattern Art

    Patterns to me are synonymous with art. I’ve been trying my hand at doodling with patterns these days. I came across Zentangle art and fell in love with it instantly! Zentangle is a method of drawing with repeated structured patterns. The beauty of this art lies in the patterns! Zentangle which has gained immense popularity,…

  • Elephant God, Ganesha- #AtoZChallenge

    The Elephant headed God, Ganesha is an epitome of knowledge, wisdom and auspiciousness. The divine aura radiated by God of intellect never ceases to inspire me. I enjoy painting various forms of Lord Ganesha and I’ve been doing it for years now. I feel it is very therapeutic. This piece of art is one such…