Tarang Sinha's Blog, page 17
June 6, 2020
Watercolor Painting: Riverscape in Black & White
Let's go, sit by the bank of riverBreathing in the fragrance of natureWordlessly,Our hands entwined, wonderfully,Our flushed cheeksabsorb the heat of our stolen glances,as we listen to the love songthe nature sings...
A Black & White painting, yet again! And I am quite pleased with my effort. No reference photo. What do you think?
Sharing with Paint Party Friday
June 1, 2020
Book Review: Block Seventeen by Kimiko Guthrie
Have you ever read a strange book? A strange book when you don't know whether you like it or not; or you don't really understand what going on, so you find it a little tiring but you don't want to leave it unfinished {Even though you are a very impatient reader} because it's quirky and there's something about the writing style and storytelling that grip you. That kind of book! Well, this book was a difficult read in the beginning. But I am so glad I stayed patient while reading 'Block Seventeen'...
May 28, 2020
तुम दोस्त हो...
Photo by Clay Banks on Unsplash
तो उसने हां कह दी है। हां, तो कहे भी क्यों ना? 28 साल का हो गया है। शादी की उम्र तो हो ही गई है। इतनी अच्छी नौकरी है। इतना हैंडसम भी है। अनामिका बिल्कुल सही है उसके लिए। उसकी तस्वीर लेकर आया था मेरे पास। उसकी तस्वीर देखकर कौन नापसंद कर सकता था। इतनी खूबसूरत, सक्सेसफुल, मॉडर्न ... मेरी तरह झल्ली थोड़े ही है वो।
पर मुझे इतनी कोफ़्त क्यों हो रही है? जैसे दिल भिंच रहा हो। क्या इस बात का इंतजार था कि वो मुझे आकर प्रपोज करेगा? हुंह। हंस कर बात कर लेने, थोड़ी हंसी ठिठोली कर ...
May 11, 2020
The Whatsapp Status
Photo by Allie, Unsplash
The house is filled with pleasant silence and the aroma of aloo paratha and coffee. Twittering birds are breaking the silence occasionally and Anuradha loves it. She could see the frolicking sparrows in the backyard.
She could have celebrated her 40th marriage anniversary today, but it's been a year Ashok left this world, leaving her alone. Not really alone. She has 3 children.
She can't say she had a wonderful married life. It was difficult but she has no complaints....
May 8, 2020
Paintings: Nature in Black & White
Black and white combination has its own charm, no? Like black and white photographs. And these days I'm really fascinated by Black & White paintings. They look very striking. So, I tried. One in Acrylic medium and another in Watercolour.
Waterfall in Black and White
For this painting, I followed a Youtube tutorial by Joni Young (Again. Like my last Secret Staircase painting. She explains everything so well and so calmly). It turned out well, I think. The artist said it's a morning scene in...
Waterfall in Black and White
For this painting, I followed a Youtube tutorial by Joni Young (Again. Like my last Secret Staircase painting. She explains everything so well and so calmly). It turned out well, I think. The artist said it's a morning scene in...
May 1, 2020
Acrylic Painting: A Secret Staircase
A secret staircase,a fascinating journey, untiring,I know, it would lead me toa fantasy landA world, exclusively mine!And there,I will find 'you'.
Just painted this secret garden. I am an acrylic beginner, and considering that, I am pretty pleased with the results. What do you think?
This painting is inspired by Joni Young's art tutorial on YouTube. If you paint in acrylics, you should check her channel. She explains everything so well, and so calmly. :)
Sharing with: Paint Party...
April 17, 2020
One Day...
Photo by Milan Popovic, Unsplash
One day, I met youA graceful goodbye, aJar full of memories
'Okay then...I'm so thankful that they upgraded my ticket and I met you because I'm not someone who travels in business class. I'll never forget this journey,' she said.
'And I'll never forget you. I don't remember the last time I talked mindlessly to someone I met for the first time.'
P.S. You can check the 'Top 100 Writing Blogs & Websites for Authors in 2020' Happy and honoured to be featured....
March 30, 2020
Book Review: After She Wrote Him by Sulari Gentill
"I can see him so clearly. Its like he exists, like Im being allowed to watch.
Watch what?
His life his mind
Leith laughed , shaking her head. You think Im mad?
Yes and no. Youre a writer.
___ Sulari Gentill , After She Wrote Him (Earlier published as Crossing The Lines)
If you're a writer or a reader, you can understand the bond we develop with imaginary characters. In this book, this bond is way too deep.
When I read the blurb of this book on Netgalley, I was skeptical, as it seemed a little...
February 11, 2020
Book Review: Dearest George by Alicia Souza
Name of the bookDearest GeorgeName of the author/IllustratorAlicia SouzaPublisherPenguin IndiaNumber of pages132Price INR 331 {Hardcover on Amazon}
'Sometimes all you need is a long tight hug!'
I was really pleased to receive this book. A cute, little book. Adorable hardcover! Full of cute, funny illustrations.
What happens when a little too expressive woman is deeply, crazily in love with her husband, who is not that expressive? Dearest George is all about that.
You can call it a mushy, corny...
February 6, 2020
Trying Acrylic Paintings: Night Scenes
Hello,
Artists say that if you want to begin, start with acrylic paintings, because they are easier than watercolour/oil paintings and it's forgiving. However, I didn't listen to them and started with watercolour medium. I love watercolour paintings!
Recently, I decided to try acrylic paintings. Sharing my acrylic paintings today. Yes, it's forgiving but it's not easy. I ruined two paintings. But then, I'm just 6 paintings old. I'm trying to learn.
These paintings are inspired by YouTube...
