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Thursday, March 26, 2015

Welcome Spring!




Spring time... welcome the blooming flowers! 



" NO MATTER HOW LONG THE WINTER,
SPRING IS SURE TO FOLLOW"


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Magical first blooms... 





Spring, we are glad you are here. Actually, Spring is the time when nature is at its best, wearing bright and vibrant colors adding a whiff of freshness to everything. It's a time of renewal.
Enjoy your weekend, everyone! :)

Sunday, March 8, 2015

Saturday, February 28, 2015

NATURE - The Art of God

                             
                                               "Nature is the art of God"
                                                                                                                             - Dante Alighieri


"Blue Blooming Beauties"


This nature quote will inspire many of us. Its not that I'm telling you something new . Its just that you pay attention. We are all familiar about the under mentioned facts but it is just that in our extremely busy lives, we don't pay attention to these little tidbits. Halt! stop for a while... Takeout time to relax and enjoy life more. At least, make an effort. Simply try  once and see the change/transformation in you. All this will help you in becoming a better individual. Life will be much happier when you start enjoying the little things in life. Delight in the beauty that surrounds you.

  • Living for others is the rule of nature. 
  • When you look deep into the nature, then you will realize that at times, nature plays the role of a teacher for us. 
  • Feel blessed and enjoy the 'gifts' of nature. Appreciate the beauty around you. 
  • Let it soothe and heal you. It is certainly cheaper than a therapy. Let nature be your medicine. 
  • Make it a habit to spend time in nature.
  • Learn to be patient from nature. Nature doesn't hurry.  


Pause and Remember -


"Life is a precious gift.

Use your days wisely."

Here, are a few of my recent watercolor floral paintings which reflects the divine serenity of nature. Life is full of colors... Enjoy each color with joy! Let yourself be surprised by nature. I believe flowers have a feel good factor whenever you look at them.



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"Red Symphony"


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"Cherry Blossoms"



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Take time to stop and smell the flowers.
After all flowers express feelings better than words.

Have a wonderful weekend everyone! :)


Wednesday, February 11, 2015

Handpainted Greeting Cards


Original, unique and colorful handpainted watercolor Greeting Cards for any occasion.
Each card is blank inside for personalized messages and comes with an envelope. 
{Size: 5 x 7 inches}




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Floral Collection











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Ganesha Series




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Friday, February 6, 2015

Happy Rose Day


HAPPY ROSE DAY!

Roses are romantic, adding different shades to one's love life! heart emoticon


As the Valentine's Day is coming, one thing I have observed is that the markets, card stores and gift shops etc. all are being flooded with hearts and red roses. The prices of red roses shoots up like anything during the Valentine's week and specially on Rose Day which is celebrated on February 7 every year. The demand for roses increases tremendously. Their abundance is intoxicating at times. But, you can't deny the fact that hearts and red roses are the symbols of 'Love'. And Valentine's Day is one such time to express your love and give gifts. As you all will agree that Love is the most wonderful feeling.


Rose Day is the first day of Valentine's week, also referred as 'love week'. The countdown has begun... and lovers are really looking forward to it. They start planning in advance - how they'll make their near and dear ones feel extra special. Are you thinking of ways to impress your beloved? Then, there is a whole range of products to choose from such as unique gifts/ cards/ cakes/ flowerschocolates/ teddies/ mugs/ cushions etc.
Here are some roses to add to the love and joy on this Rose Day :)


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Celebrate the season of love...  <3 <3 <3

Saturday, January 31, 2015

Pretty Pink Daisies

This week my choice of flower is "Daisy". Pretty Pink Daisies - fabulous flowers... I love painting on this subject. Why? 
The reason being its simplicity and innocence that it portrays. Also they are exquisite, visually appealing and always attract my undivided attention. They are my favorite. They are just so pretty!

These delicate flowers seem to be overflowing with happiness. Often, they are regarded as a symbol of purity especially the white ones. The cut Gerbera daisies make stunning bouquets and indoor flower arrangements. I have a deep personal liking for these stylish and sophisticated flowers. I bet their mere presence will brighten any occasion with their brilliant hues.

A simple fact about them which I also didn't know till now that they are named after a German botanist Traugott Gerber.

In this floral watercolor painting, I have painted pink daisies. The stem is generally upright and support the flower. Its center has a brown core. These are perfect summer floral plants, found in a wide variety of shades of white, pink, yellow, orange, red and purple. The daisy flowers are phototrophic which means that they always turn towards the source of light like sunflowers and belong to the sunflower family.

Here's the artwork in progress:


Oh! And did I tell you that how much I enjoyed painting these florets, with my favorite music put on and how the brush strokes were just going with the flow. In the end, I was quite pleased with the finished painting...


Have a nice weekend!

Saturday, January 24, 2015

One of my Favorite paintings

One of my Favorite paintings...

Title: "Identical Twins" (Yellow lily flowers)
Medium: Watercolor on paper
Size: 6 x 7.5 inches
Artist: Seema Hooda



Friday, January 23, 2015

Monday, January 19, 2015

Spectacular Prints

Hey folks!
I just wanted you all to know that I also offer art prints of my original watercolor floral paintings. 
All my paintings are available as stretched and framed canvas prints, ready to hang on your walls which will add an aesthetic feel to your interiors. These visually appealing paintings will undoubtedly, liven up your walls. 
Go ahead and add a splash of colour to your home with these bright and gorgeous artwork prints. Framed or unframed - the choice is entirely yours. My original paintings are reproduced using a fine printing process.
Please feel free to contact me for any information about the artworks like price, shipping etc. in case you wish to make a purchase. I will personally get in touch with you and let you know the payment details. Please note that free shipping is carried out only within India. Every purchase includes a money back guarantee. If you have any questions about my artwork, please feel free to contact me.
Choose your favourite art print from the available spectacular painting prints collection and let me know. Looking forward to hear from you. Check back often as I keep adding new artwork periodically. There are many options to choose from.
Contact:
hoodaseema10@gmail.com

New Fine Art Prints and Posters for Sale ~ Here are a few chosen ones as per the feedback received.


Bunch of Red Poppies


Poppy Flower Arrangement
California Poppies Bouquet


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Blooming Delight

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"Heavenly Abode" Landscape

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Purple Iris




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Poppy Splash

Thanks for having a look.  :)

Saturday, January 3, 2015

My first painting of the New Year 2015

My first painting of the New Year 2015: Daffodil flowers
This is because daffodils symbolize new beginnings / rebirth. These flowers with unmatched beauty often bloom in clusters. They are often used in bouquets or flower arrangements. A bunch of daffodil flowers as a gift ensures wealth and happiness. Gifting a single flower is considered to be a bad omen. Thus, flowers should always be given in a bunch.




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Yellow Daffodils


Their scientific name is Narcissus. Their common names include ~ jonquil and lent lily. They are popularly called 'lent lily' due to their long association with Lent. Let me tell you that, Lent is forty day long period of preparation for Easter sunday. During this period before Easter, many Christians do not eat certain type of food as a mark of respect to remember the suffering of Jesus Christ. 

These beautiful flowers are infact, a sign of end of winter season. They are the March birth month flower. They appear at the onset of spring. They have six petals and there is one flower per stem. Their basic color is yellow but generally white daffodils are also common.  

Many poets including William Wordsworth have composed poems on them. These ornamental flowers are a favourite with gardeners and florists for the simple reason that they have long life and have pretty, attractive blooms. The daffodil is the national flower of Wales and the symbol of many Cancer Charity Organisations. They also have medicinal value. 

Hope your New Year is off to a wonderful start.
Have a nice day! :)

Sunday, December 28, 2014

Happy New Year Cards 2015



Goodbye 2014 and Welcome 2015
Its the last weekend of 2014. and a new calendar year will begin shortly. Ring in the New Year~ grab the new opportunities and don't worry about what you couldn't achieve this year and instead focus on what 2015 has in store for you!

                                                       Celebrate 2015 by sending New Year wishes to your loved ones through these beautiful hand painted Floral Greeting Cards. This lovely collection includes vibrant and warm colorful designs which are perfect for your expression of love to your near and dear ones. I know sending and receiving cards makes you feel wanted. The joy it brings when you get a card from someone can't be explained in words. Check out my Happy New Year Cards collection which I couldn't resist sharing with you all.

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               Blue Iris Happy New Year Card

Elegant Blue Irises are the most popular type of garden flowers. Iris is considered to be the flower of the Greek Goddess Iris who is the messenger of love. They come in many colors, shapes and sizes. 

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                Yellow Floral Blooms Happy New Year Card

I personally feel that Yellow Floral Blooms are always the eye catchers. You simply can't miss them. They convey a message of friendship,the promise of a new beginning. They are a popular choice at workplaces.

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                        Large Pink Flower Happy New Year Card

The boldness expressed by this graceful Large Pink Flower card conveys happiness. Go ahead and spread affection.
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              Floral Tree Vine Happy New Year Card

I love this Floral Tree Vine design against a white background. The soft pinks and greens add to the beauty of this card.

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               Poppy Flowers Happy New Year Card

These popping Pink Poppy Flowers are my favourite, although, it is a far more simple design. Good enough to make you feel special. I think, their color brilliance is captivating. 


              Pink Carnations Happy New Year Card

A bouquet of fresh Pink Carnation Flowers indeed makes a beautiful New Year card. They are most preferred by florists around the world and are predominantly found in shades of pink and peach.





This Winter Landscape card radiates the warmth of your sentiments.  
Celebrate this auspicious occasion and make it extraordinary. If searching for original hand painted cards then, make use of these cards and impress everybody. 
Have a wonderful New Year!
Cheers to 2015! 

Wednesday, December 24, 2014

Season's Greetings


A big hello to all my lovely readers...

Hope you're having a fabulous festive week so far. Here I am with another post on Christmas Eve. I know all of you must be busy with last minute Christmas shopping but I thought why not take this opportunity amidst the festive mood to show you my latest paintings for Christmas. Enjoy!



Pine cone

Candy cane

Christmas wreath

Snowman and the Christmas tree 

All these small christmas paintings when displayed together on a wall will tremendously enhance the decor of any room. They can also be hung separately or can be sent as greeting cards. Share the love with near and dear ones and make them feel special.
Do let me know in the comments below. Looking forward to hearing from you all...

Have a Merry Christmas everyone  <3

Tuesday, December 16, 2014

Watercolor Tips For Beginners

                                                   My friends have been asking me often to show how a beginner should proceed when using watercolors. Undoubtedly, a watercolor is a difficult medium to work with. Hence, here is my post to assist the newcomers / budding artists and make this artistic journey easy and enjoyable for them so that they don't get disheartened and give up in the initial stages. Here are a few tips to wade you through ~ 
                                            First and foremost the novice artist should feel enthusiastic about this whole process and take small steps before taking big leaps. By this I mean that the apprentice should select a simple composition to start with. Once, the basics are learnt such as mixing of colors, handling of water in the brushes (moist / dry), harmony in the painting as a whole etc. Later on, fine techniques can be developed and applied. The whole idea is to start from simple and then proceed to complex details. 
                                                  
Secondly, remember never use a pure paint directly from the palette. Always mix it with some other color or a closer shade in order to give depth especially while painting nature and landscapes / sky scenes / leaves / trees / flowers.  
Thirdly, don't load your brush with too much color. For transparent effects use lot of water, taking care that you don't make puddles on the paper.
                                                     Another tip is to keep one's brush moist. Dry brush will soak all the color that you have mixed leaving nothing for the next brush stroke. Always keep a tissue paper handy to absorb the extra water and to lift the extra color from the paper. 
                                                    Practising art is very important. Art can't be learnt in a day. The more you practice, the better you become. Be consistent and paint often. Basically, give yourself time to play with colors. Don't be afraid of making mistakes. Allow yourself the freedom to falter. Each practise session will build your confidence and make you strive for better results. This will help you in honing your painting skills. Here are a few easy singhroha art watercolor paintings that you can use as a reference material to start with ...

 


                    
Maintain a sketchbook in which you can practise small isolated components / parts that will form together a whole painting at a later stage. For example- If you are planning to paint a landscape then, you can practise each component separately like trees, birds, houses, river, sky, clouds etc. The sketchbook is actually a mirror of your progress. It shows your evolution as an artist. 


trees two landscape 

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                                                                Never discard your old paintings or which you don't like since you are not pleased with the end result of your art piece. Other people may find it interesting and view the same in a different perspective, with an altogether different new approach.
Beginners should watch live painting by other artists. This will enhance their knowledge and aid in fastening their learning process. Nowadays so many videos are there in the market, giving detailed stepwise instructions with which one can paint side by side simultaneously. Simply, search for video lessons on You Tube.
Painting is a gradual ongoing learning process. With each new painting you grow as an artist. You derive immense pleasure and sense of achievement from the very fact that you have created such a pleasing art piece with your own hands. Your self esteem gets a boost by the appreciation of your artwork. Recognition and appreciation are stimulants to keep one motivated. It has been confirmed by the scientists too, that painting acts as a form of therapy for patients. It serves as a stress buster when you are completely engrossed in the process of creating something structural and also invokes a sense of achievement. At times, simple doodling is also helpful. Painting helps you loosen up and express yourself.    
I think that's enough to keep you motivated for now. Enjoy Painting!