I sometimes wonder what it is about
painting that brings me so much happiness.
Is it the colors that holler on
mute mode, or the strokes that guide my every move, or the thrill of giving
form to freedom - any which way, the magic starts with just a stroke :)
As a child, I was fascinated with
colors and their magic. I would actually talk to my paints, make sure my
pencils (yes pencils HB, 2B, 4B, 6B and what not!) were in their favorite
place, make friends with my mixing plate, and even wish my paintings a good
day! (Yes, yes I know. I had my issues).
Starting with my favorite character Noddy, I started
to appreciate art and learn as the years went by, marveled by the myriad shades
and expressions a single color could bring.
Those were the days....
But then, life has its way of
shaking you out of your schizophrenia – as the stakes became higher, the
strokes became weaker. In the rut of competitions, and the race of exams, the
rosy reds quietly began to yellow down. Of course the memories lingered, now
pushed backseat and asked to stay put.
So, when Vandana and Mark(from
Godrej Loud) asked us to think about what truly makes us happy, the painting
bag hastily jumped up from back seat and took control of my journey.
And that’s that.
So I’m off to Spain for a
painting holiday at Joe Daisy Studio,
Marbella in a fully equipped studio from 23rd December to 30th
December 2012!
Before I do that of course, there
are visa processes, medical examinations, travel decisions, accommodation
issues, budget caps to cater to! And of course, with exams, quizzes, the
college fest, Brandwagon and every day sessions, life right now is a crazy mix
of excitement, adrenaline and apprehension.
Did I forget to tell you that this Spain trip will also be
my first alone-and-out-of-the-country experience? I AM excited. Wish me luck
and wish me LOUD! :D
Wish you luck and happiness, both in loads!! :) :)
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