The Beauty and the Brush

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 23^rd December to 30^th 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