Tuesday, June 7, 2011

Acrylics, Glass, Magnets & Keychains...


Any guess at what these are???
Yes, They are decor magnets and keychains.
I found out this method of making decorative magnets some 7 years back. They are sheets on which I painted with glass, covered it with card stock and glued a magnet. I will include a tutorial very soon for all my friends here.  It's a very simple tutorial too.

Same method I apply for making bookmarks as well (without magnets glued:)).
These are Eygptian & classic bookmarks.


A closer view....

I am totally on top of the world this week coz I displayed my artworks at ARTE Souq last Friday and four of my paintings sold along with few bookmarks. I am ecstatic!!! I had a really superb neighbour, Sonal Bharjatya from Studio Saubhagya. She's a fabulous fabric jewellery designer passed out from the prestigious NIFT. Her designs are amazing. You can check out the link to see her wonderful creations.

My sold artworks...
(Can you see my tag in the collage above? That goes with all my artworks)

Mayilpeeli (peacock feather)- acrylic painting

Ammayum njanum (Mom & I) - acrylic painting

Foliage -glass painting

Amaryllis - glass painting

I was also lucky as two journalists recorded my profile along with few others to upload it in their website that describes Dubai to tourists. They said they'll send the link once that is done.
Lil A was all elated running around and marketing for her mom in a really modest way:)

It has been a pretty exciting week:)))
Hope your weekend went well...
I am linking it up to Colours Decor Weekend Wrap up 35

22 comments:

Rajesh said...

Beautiful work and very much innovative.

GlorV1 said...

Congrats on the sales, totally awesome!! You deserve it. Awesome paintings, just beautiful Deepaz. :))Have a great Wednesday.

Neha@ Allthingsbeautiful said...

wow...I really liked the magnets. Waiting for the tutorial!

Deepa Gopal said...

@Rajesh, Thanks a lot!

@Gloria...yes, I am happy abt the sales...very much:)) Thanks dear!

@Neha, Thanks for the visit...Yes, will be posting the tutorial soon:)

My Inspired Reality said...

Wow, congratulations Deepa, so well-deserved! Beautiful art and magnets. Can't wait for your tutorial - I am always learning new crafts:):)

Julie said...

What a wonderful thing! Can't wait to see your art used in that website! Love the Peacock feather!!!

Veda said...

beautiful work! and congratulations deepa!!!!!u completely deserve it!!many more such success to you! Thank you for stopping by my blog n for the really kind words!

Hugs,
Veda

magiceye said...

hearty congratulations on the exhibition and the sale!!!! well deserved!!!

Chakoli said...

Hey... My first visit to ur space... I m just hypnotized... amazing piece of work :)

My Dream Canvas said...

What an interesting post..loved it. Sorry to hear that you are having issues following my blog. Hope to see you more often. Have a great weekend. Will host a giveaway for my international readers son.Take care Anu

Amrita said...

I have really fallen in love with theses awesome magents. My first visit here... i really loke your blog..keep up the good work ..all the best :)

Bella Sinclair said...

Congratulations! Woooohoooo, that is SO EXCITING! It's no surprise, though. Your work is wonderful. And these magnets and keychains are gorgeous!

Unknown said...

Congratulations! Love all those gorgeous colours.

Deepa Gopal said...

@ Kala, Thanks dear and I agree even I am learning something new almost everyday:)

@ Thank you Julie...U r such an inspiration!!!

@ Thanks a ton Veda...

@ Thanks a lot, Deepak:)

@ Thank u Chakoli...do keep visiting:))

@ Thank u Anu...Probs sorted out nw, I have added myself. Pls do keep visiting:))

@ Amrita, Thank u and I would love to see again n again here...Tried to chk ur space but some encountering network problem!Will chk again.

@ Thank u Bella...ur kind words mean a lot to me...:))

@ Ev,Thank u dear:)

joshi daniel said...

small wonders!

Anonymous said...

oh wow!! lovely.. lovely.. What a lovely post.. I love that new header of yours.. with the peacock feather and the lotus.. *sigh*.. so so pretty!!

I also love the lotus work on this post.. You are truly talented.. Thanks for joining the weekend wrap up.. :-)

A Sunny Yellow Window said...

Love these pieces, especially the bookmarks Deepa! Very nice work!

Deepa Gopal said...

@ Joshi:))

@ Patty,I love the new header too:)) I am happy to join you all too...I am elated!!!

@ Amibika, Welcome to my space:) & thank you so much:))

Disha Mishra Dubey said...

Loved your art........keep up the good work.

Sanghamitra Bhattacherjee(Mukherjee) said...

Congrats! Very beautiful work! Keep it up:)

My Dream Canvas said...

Very pretty....congrats.

Flor Baez said...

Very beautiful! The colors are very vibrant!