Positively Peacock! In many cultures, the peacock symbolises different aspects of one’s self. It’s significance encompasses vision, spirituality, awakening, integrity, freedom, guidance and protection. Quite the bucket list of positive vibes, bringing a common theme of self-expression and self-love. This was the theme for one of my drawing classes. This has been a new venture during this Covid crisis, and boy have I been blown away by the response! I have said before, this adjustment has been trying for me initially, but this has really kept me going. I have been told that I am a good teacher, but I myself am also learning with each class. This makes me so grateful. We have all needed a bit of ‘peacock’ in our lives lately. A bit of self expression, and a bit of self love. And all the positive vibes that vibrate from ithe majestic bird.
Sometimes sketches don’t just end up in a sketchbook. Sometimes, they end up as a paper-craft, 3-D, pop-up card. This was a very special commission for a very special lady. The brief was quite simple: a card that could sit on the mantle for longer than just her birthday. Accompanied with a list of her …
I have been seeing a trend of colouring in the negative space in drawings and paintings, and leaving the subject matter in black and white. So thought I would give it a try. I did and I love the effect! But also had an epiphany of sorts while colouring, which I have said many a …
When I was younger and felt a bout of procrastination setting in, this quote by Kabiguru Tagore always snapped me back on track- You can’t cross the sea merely by standing and staring at the water.
Positively Peacock!
Positively Peacock!
In many cultures, the peacock symbolises different aspects of one’s self. It’s significance encompasses vision, spirituality, awakening, integrity, freedom, guidance and protection. Quite the bucket list of positive vibes, bringing a common theme of self-expression and self-love.
This was the theme for one of my drawing classes. This has been a new venture during this Covid crisis, and boy have I been blown away by the response! I have said before, this adjustment has been trying for me initially, but this has really kept me going. I have been told that I am a good teacher, but I myself am also learning with each class. This makes me so grateful.
We have all needed a bit of ‘peacock’ in our lives lately. A bit of self expression, and a bit of self love. And all the positive vibes that vibrate from ithe majestic bird.
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