11 February, 2014
825_Gratitude
Today's topic is gratitude.
What Pleases God By Paulo Coelho
On the Torah's day of joy, Ball-Shem's pupils celebrated, drinking the master's wine. The rabbi's wife complained:
"If they drink all the wine, there won't be any for the ceremony," she said.
"Put an end to the party," replied the rabbi.
The woman went to the room where the pupils were drinking. But as soon as she opened the door, she changed her mind and went back to her husband.
"Why didn't you do anything?" asked Baal-Shem.
"Because they danced, sang and were so full of joy for life,", replied his wife. "I hadn't the courage."
"You have understood: this is how God receives the gratitude of his people - seeing they are content. Go there and serve my disciples more wine," concluded the rabbi.
"Put an end to the party," replied the rabbi.
The woman went to the room where the pupils were drinking. But as soon as she opened the door, she changed her mind and went back to her husband.
"Why didn't you do anything?" asked Baal-Shem.
"Because they danced, sang and were so full of joy for life,", replied his wife. "I hadn't the courage."
"You have understood: this is how God receives the gratitude of his people - seeing they are content. Go there and serve my disciples more wine," concluded the rabbi.
10 February, 2014
824_Draw
Today's topic is draw.
Let us draw a basic pencil drawing.
Draw for the love of drawing you don't need a reason.
Life is the art of drawing without an eraser.
Let us draw a basic pencil drawing.
Draw for the love of drawing you don't need a reason.
Life is the art of drawing without an eraser.
John W. Gardner
Drawing is the honesty of the art. There is no possibility of cheating. It is either good or bad.
I prefer drawing to talking. Drawing is faster, and leaves less room for lies.
Salvador Dali
I prefer drawing to talking. Drawing is faster, and leaves less room for lies.
Le Corbusier
09 February, 2014
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821_Jade
Today's topic is jade.
More here.
More here.
Jade is an important part of Chinese culture, and Chinese people are known to have ancient stories and meanings.
Jade is believed to be closely related to the human body, and the jade qi energy and the body qi energy flow between each other. Asian people often give a gift of a jade piece they wear all the time, because they believe that the jade has become part of them and by giving it to a family member or close friend, they are giving a part of themselves.
Jade qi helps to balance the body, and the body qi flows into the jade. If you are healthy and happy, your jade that you wear every day will become more beautiful as you wear it. If you see your jade looking dull or flat, you might want to take extra care of your health, because perhaps you are getting ill. Jade is believed to protect the person who wears it.
Jade qi helps to balance the body, and the body qi flows into the jade. If you are healthy and happy, your jade that you wear every day will become more beautiful as you wear it. If you see your jade looking dull or flat, you might want to take extra care of your health, because perhaps you are getting ill. Jade is believed to protect the person who wears it.
It is considered very lucky to receive a gift of jade. And it's also very lucky to give a gift of jade. Jade is a popular gift to give and receive around the New Year, with both the giver and receiver having good luck for the year, and longer.
06 February, 2014
820_Flamingo
Today's topic is flamingo.
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Fun facts or should I say OMG! facts about Flamingos
The word "flamingo" comes from the Spanish and Latin word "flamenco" which means fire, and refers to the bright color of the birds' feathers.
When flying in a flock, the top speed of a flamingo can be as high as 35 miles per hour.
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Fun facts or should I say OMG! facts about Flamingos
The word "flamingo" comes from the Spanish and Latin word "flamenco" which means fire, and refers to the bright color of the birds' feathers.
Flamingos hold their bills upside down while feeding, often for several hours a day, so they can filter out their food while skimming the water.
Flamingos are monogamous birds that lay only a single egg each year. If that egg is lost or damaged, they do not typically lay a replacement.
Parent flamingos feed their chicks exclusively crop milk for 5-12 days after hatching. This high fat, high protein substance is not like mammalian milk, but is excellent nutrition for growing chicks.
The pink, orange or red color of a flamingo's feathers is caused by carotenoid pigments in their food, and a flamingo's diet includes shrimp, plankton, algae and crustaceans.
The backward bending "knee" of a flamingo's leg is actually the bird's ankle. The actual knee is very close to the body and is not visible through the bird's plumage.
A flock of flamingos is called a stand or a flamboyance.
The sad part :
The most prominent threats to flamingos include predators, habitat loss and poaching for decorative feathers as well as humans hunting flamingos to gather eggs as food or to harvest their tongues as meat.
05 February, 2014
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31 January, 2014
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29 January, 2014
812_Book store
Today's topic is book store.
A bookstore is one of the only pieces of evidence we have that people are still thinking.
Jerry Seinfeld
I get crazy in a bookstore. It makes my heart beat hard because I want to buy everything.
Reese Witherspoon
I can never leave a bookstore without buying a book. I read four or five at a time.
Mireille Guiliano
A bookstore is one of the only pieces of evidence we have that people are still thinking.
Jerry Seinfeld
I get crazy in a bookstore. It makes my heart beat hard because I want to buy everything.
Reese Witherspoon
I can never leave a bookstore without buying a book. I read four or five at a time.
Mireille Guiliano
28 January, 2014
811_Iris
Today's topic is Iris.
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The iris's history is rich, dating back to Ancient Greek times when the Greek Goddess Iris, the messenger of the gods and the personification of the rainbow, acted as the link between heaven and earth. Purple irises were planted over the graves of women to summon the Goddess to guide the dead in their journey. Ancient Egyptian kings marveled in the iris's exotic nature, and drawings have been found of the flower in a number of Egyptian palaces. During the Middle Ages, the meaning of irises became linked to the French monarchy, and the Fleur-de-lis eventually became the recognized national symbol of France. From their earliest years, irises were used to make perfume and as a medicinal remedy. Today, they are primarily seen in gardens, in bouquets, and in the wild all over the world.
Here is a painting by Vincent Van Gogh
More here.
The iris's history is rich, dating back to Ancient Greek times when the Greek Goddess Iris, the messenger of the gods and the personification of the rainbow, acted as the link between heaven and earth. Purple irises were planted over the graves of women to summon the Goddess to guide the dead in their journey. Ancient Egyptian kings marveled in the iris's exotic nature, and drawings have been found of the flower in a number of Egyptian palaces. During the Middle Ages, the meaning of irises became linked to the French monarchy, and the Fleur-de-lis eventually became the recognized national symbol of France. From their earliest years, irises were used to make perfume and as a medicinal remedy. Today, they are primarily seen in gardens, in bouquets, and in the wild all over the world.
Here is a painting by Vincent Van Gogh
27 January, 2014
26 January, 2014
Republic Day Greetings
So a subject I try to pick
It is Republic Day today
So Greetings to CDs I say
And want you All to paint or draw
A lovely Card that all shud say Ah!!
809_Republic day
Today's topic is Republic day.
The Constitution was passed by the Constituent Assembly of India on 26 November 1949 but was adopted on 26 January 1950 with a democratic government system, completing the country's transition toward becoming an independent republic. 26 January was selected for this purpose because it was this day in 1930 when the Declaration of Indian Independence (Purna Swaraj) was proclaimed by the Indian National Congress.
25 January, 2014
Story!
A story, if you may call it so...
The
horizon turned crimson, her head was resting on his shoulder, she snuggled
closer as the evening sea breeze touched her.
He
sighed & said “ I wish time froze now & we could be here like this
forever”.
Her
eyes were still closed, she smiled & said “ Hmmm… But I will have to leave
in some time”
“Why?
What is the hurry?”
“Sigh!
My husband is coming home for dinner, so I have to go home & cook for him”
She kissed him & walked away.
He
sat there feeling her warmth on his shoulder & staring at the sunset!
808_write.
Today's topic is write.
Today we chumma write. Write anything & if you want you can add a sketch!
24 January, 2014
807_Barbet
Today's topic is Barbet.
This is a common bird in Bangalore. It sounds like a croaking frog. More here.
This is a common bird in Bangalore. It sounds like a croaking frog. More here.
23 January, 2014
Joy of learning new art forms!
It was a joy to learn how to draw a crab the Chinese ink painting way
Chinese ink on rice paper.
Aster here.
806_Joy!
Today's topic is Joy.
Find a place inside where there's joy, and the joy will burn out the pain.
Joseph Campbell
We are shaped by our thoughts; we become what we think. When the mind is pure, joy follows like a shadow that never leaves.
Buddha
Joy is a net of love by which you can catch souls.
Mother Teresa
I slept and dreamt that life was joy. I awoke and saw that life was service. I acted and behold, service was joy.
Rabindranath Tagore
Find a place inside where there's joy, and the joy will burn out the pain.
Joseph Campbell
We are shaped by our thoughts; we become what we think. When the mind is pure, joy follows like a shadow that never leaves.
Buddha
Joy is a net of love by which you can catch souls.
Mother Teresa
I slept and dreamt that life was joy. I awoke and saw that life was service. I acted and behold, service was joy.
Rabindranath Tagore
22 January, 2014
805_Aster
Today's topic is Aster.
More here.
More here.
Asters are also known as the "herb of Venus." Named for the stars because of the shape of its blossoms, the aster symbolizes elegance and refinement. It is also considered a love charm and was thought to have mystical powers that could ward of evil serpents. It is said they came to be when the Greek goddess Asterea cried from the lack of stars on earth. Where her tears fell, asters grew.
21 January, 2014
804_Shirt.
Today's topic is Formal shirt.
Rajni saar has a important meeting to attend & his shirts are not washed! So please draw a new shirt for saar. If saar likes your shirt he will give you a gift!
Rajni saar has a important meeting to attend & his shirts are not washed! So please draw a new shirt for saar. If saar likes your shirt he will give you a gift!
20 January, 2014
Snowdrop
Snowdrops (Galanthus nivalis) are one of the first bulbs to flower and signal the start of spring. The flower is a symbol of hope.
Legend:
According to legend, the snowdrop became the symbol of hope when Adam and Eve were expelled from the Garden of Eden. When Eve was about to give up hope that the cold winters would never end, an angel appeared. She transformed some of the snowflakes into snowdrop flowers, proving that the winters do eventually give way to the spring.
Interesting:
“Everyone looks for the first snowdrop as proof that our part of the earth is once more turning towards the sun, but folklore maintains that we should be wary of bringing them into the house before St Valentine’s Day, as any unmarried females could well remain spinsters!”
-Carole Carlton, Mrs Darley's Pagan Whispers: A Celebration of Pagan Festivals, Sacred Days, Spirituality and Traditions of the Year
19 January, 2014
802_washing clothes
Today's topic is washing clothes.
The washing machine breaks down & can be repaired only next week; the maid has left for the day. Your guests have to travel tomorrow early morning. Their clothes need to be washed! They have gone on a day trip! What do you do? This was my plight yesterday. So, I washed two bucketful clothes & realised muscles I never knew existed. So let us draw washing clothes by hand!
The washing machine breaks down & can be repaired only next week; the maid has left for the day. Your guests have to travel tomorrow early morning. Their clothes need to be washed! They have gone on a day trip! What do you do? This was my plight yesterday. So, I washed two bucketful clothes & realised muscles I never knew existed. So let us draw washing clothes by hand!
18 January, 2014
Joy of share
801_Greeting card.
Today's topic is greeting card.
There used to be a time, when we drew greeting cards with a lot of love & posted it with a little doodle on the envelope. Then came Archies & we bought cards for every occasion. But with the internet emerging, we just e mail the wishes. Rarely do we draw or buy & almost never post a greeting card. So, let us draw a greeting card now!
There used to be a time, when we drew greeting cards with a lot of love & posted it with a little doodle on the envelope. Then came Archies & we bought cards for every occasion. But with the internet emerging, we just e mail the wishes. Rarely do we draw or buy & almost never post a greeting card. So, let us draw a greeting card now!
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