Goddess for Nine Days

Mixed media on A5 paper

Original work

Haruki Murakami

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Haruki Murakami is a famous writer from Japan

This work is done in Derwent soft pastel pencils on a Brustro toned A5 paper.

Jennifer Lopez

My favorite Jlo. I love her personality and fitness. she is so inspiring! 

Jennifer Lynn Lope (July 24, 1969) is an American actress, singer, dancer, and producer of Peurto Rican heritage. (Wiki)

Medium- Polys and Caran D' Ache Luminance color pencils on Strathmore 400 series Color pencil paper.

Happy New Year 2019

Wishing you all a very happy and prosperous new year 2019 ! 

May the new year days be as bright as the sunshine and as calm as the moonlight. 

Have a wonderful year ahead!

'Still I Rise'- A Portrait of Maya Angelou

Tried Derwent Pastel Pencils today. Pastel pencils are far more easier than bar pastels for these provide much control and neatness. The paper used is Brustro 160 gsm A5 pastel paper. This paper is not smooth but is slightly dotted in texture which I think, is not very appealing.

This is a pastel portrait of Maya Angelou, the great American writer. Her poem 'Still I Rise' is one of my favorites!

Discobolos

This is a rendition of a famous artwork named ‘Discobolos’ by the ancient Greek sculptor ‘Myron’. The original was a bronze one that was unfortunately lost. However, an exact Roman copy is still preserved. Greek artists were experts in sculpting movements and muscle tones. The winners of the Olympic Games commissioned their statues from famous artists of that time. This young man must have won a prize in the game of discus throw.

I have intentionally used the black paper as I wanted to recreate the look of ‘old marble’ and display muscle tones that ancient artists so deftly sculpted upon the marble stone. Medium is color-pencil.

I love reading about ancient cultures esp Greece and Egypt and nothing fascinates me more than the ancient art! I hope you will like it. 

Celebration Desi Style!

Whatever be the occasion, celebration is always in the same pose! Say Cheeezzz!
We are Desi and we know it! 

Medium -Pitt pens and color pencil

Caution

Acid attacks in India have become a major concern of late. As per ASFI (Acid Survivors and Women Welfare Foundation) there were 80 reported cases of acid attack in 2010 that in 2016 rose to 307, nearly a fourfold rise. 

This sketch is dedicated to all brave acid attack survivors.

Medium- Pitt pens and color pencils

Santorini Dome Church, Greece

Medium- Color Pencils

Little Chikadee!

Medium- Sketch pen and white gel pen

Child Playing Violin

 

I have a certain liking for such kids! This child, oblivious of all the frivolities and distractions around, is busy playing her little violin. Art not only channelizes the energy of a child but also keeps him/her away from useless things like video-games, chatting and girlfriends/boyfriends.

Medium- Color pencils

Dr. Shashi Tharoor

Dr. Shashi Tharoor (born 9 March 1956) is an Indian politician and a former diplomat who is currently serving as Member of Parliament, Lok Sabha from Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala since 2009. 

He was born in London to a Malayali family from Palakkad, Kerala. His paternal uncle was the founder of Readers Digest in India. 

Read more@ Wikipedia

Medium- FC Polychromos color pencils and white gel pen

Portrait

I am excited to share a recent commissioned work I did. 

This is a portrait of Dr. Reddy, a distinguished Indian academician. 

Below is the ref. photograph I was given for the portrait. 

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For commissions, please contact me through my blog or 

my website ankitasharma.co.in

Leaves

'Under the quiet dead leaves,

A new season breathes'

Colorpencil on 130 gsm paper

Pic by Sally Robertson

P!nk

P!nk is one of my fav singers! Her songs have a deep meaning; be it ‘Fuc***g Perfect’, ‘So What’ or, ‘Stupid Girls’, every song is awesome!

Alecia Beth Moore (Sep 8, 1979) known as P!nk, is an American singer, songwriter, dancer and actress. She was signed to her first record label with original R&B girl group Choice in 1995. Recognized for her strong signature vocals and acrobatic performances, she has sold over 47 million albums worldwide. She has been credited for breaking boundaries and pushing the envelope throughout her career and regarded as the "most trailblazing artist" of her pop generation. Pink is an animal-rights activist and a prominent campaigner for PETA, contributing her voice toward causes such as the protest against KFC. 

Read more@ Wiki

Muzic!

Faber Castel Polychromos, white and black gel pen on 130 gsm artist paper.

Ref. Pic by Sally Robertson ( Copyright Released)

Hey Baby!

FC Polychromos on 130 gsm paper

Go Bananas!!

Did this using real bananas as ref. 

FC Polychromos on 130 gsm paper

Berries

Color pencil on 130 gsm A4 artist paper.

Photo by Sally Robertson–Copyright Released

Captain Von Trapp

Actor Christopher Plummer as the charismatic Captain Von Trapp of ‘The Sound of Music’

This 1965 musical drama is one of my most fav movies and was inspired by a real family of Captain Baron von Trapp, an Austro-Hungarian Navy officer.

Christopher Plummer (born December 13, 1929) is a Canadian actor and is the oldest person ever to win an Academy Award for acting.

Color Pencil on 130 gsm artist paper.