Maybe now it's different, one hardly goes out to know better. But when one was younger, there was a distinct gender divide when one went to parties or gatherings. The men or those who wished to be known as real men of the world hung out with each other having a drink, talking shop, while [...]
Author: hgopinathan
You are a nothing, my daughter accused me at age 4, when she found out at school that all her classmates' mothers had jobs that gave them important titles like banker, doctor, teacher. And such a blessing it has turned out to be that I don't have one thing that defines me and the nothingness offers me the space to be a homeschooling parent, an artist, a writer, story teller, a crocheter and everything else that comes with the territory of being a stay-at -home mom. Being a nothing keeps me out of trouble.
The Hoopoe
The Hoopoe is a very very weird bird. Naturally, it is one of my favourites. Among it's many weird-ities: The female of the species lays the most beautiful cerulean eggs...and then proceeds to constantly paint them with her poop until they turn stinky and grey. The greyer and stinkier they get, the more the father [...]
A Kingfisher Study
The first time I have tried to work in gouache (the painting in black), to bring out that opaque iridescent phthalo blue and viridian green of Kingfishers, particularly when they soar out of water. I then topped it up with soft pastels to enhance the shimmer.
Common House Sparrow
Flame-throated Bulbul
India is home to 17(!) species of Bulbul. This is by far my most favourite, the Flame-throated Bulbul.
The Red-vented Bulbul
If nothing else, this dusty-looking bird teaches you that everyone has a story and if you wait patiently and ask politely, they'll always surprise you.
Red-vented Bulbul
If nothing else, this dusty-looking bird teaches you that everyone has a story and if you wait patiently and ask politely, they'll always surprise you.
The Scarlet Minivet
I cannot believe I summoned the courage to paint the Scarlet Minivet. Even though the name itself strictly tells you what colour to use, it's hard to replicate real life lustre of this bird on paper.
Coppersmith Babbler
I am so lax about updating my blog. Hopefully I will be more diligent over the next few days. The bird was painted in acrylic colours.
Curly/Wavy/Grey Hair Care Tutorials Part 2
Any hair care, hair health suggestions from someone who is genetically enabled with a good head of hair is going to be inherently ableist. So my apologies if these trigger anyone. To a large extent we are stuck with the skin and the hair we have inherited. Good nutrition and care can alleviate some issues, [...]
You are a nothing 