What I did on my weekend....
@arunima25 (87854)
Bangalore, India
July 27, 2020 10:28pm CST
Happy Tuesday morning from this side of the planet
I am all done and ready to work. My online classes start in another 15 minutes.
I was not much here on Saturday. Though weekends are the days when I can be more active mylotting. Well I did not do much of other chores too. I just wanted to relax and do some art. So I spent a good amount of time doing this project that you see in this picture. . And I completed the left over bit on Sunday before my bed time. I am happy to complete one spontaneous project that I took and it came out so well
Well to give you a little background, I have been asked to do few art work with children in our school to increase their concentration and sitting tolerance. Well I have done a lot of art therapy with all age groups as part of healing and counseling sessions. And I have been given different age groups on different days of week.
Doing art through virtual class is a bit challenging. I chose Zentangle, Mandala and some basic wood work for this academic year.
And thought of starting with zentagle art. So while going through papers and artwork from my previous years work, I got an urge to do something in Zentagle.
Well this is the art that I made on my switch panel using some permanent markers and acrylic paint. It looks awesome
And for today, I have few children of 8-10 years. We will do some simple patterns to start with. I will try to share it later.
Bye for now. Catch you later. Enjoy mylotting!
I am all done and ready to work. My online classes start in another 15 minutes.
I was not much here on Saturday. Though weekends are the days when I can be more active mylotting. Well I did not do much of other chores too. I just wanted to relax and do some art. So I spent a good amount of time doing this project that you see in this picture. . And I completed the left over bit on Sunday before my bed time. I am happy to complete one spontaneous project that I took and it came out so well
Well to give you a little background, I have been asked to do few art work with children in our school to increase their concentration and sitting tolerance. Well I have done a lot of art therapy with all age groups as part of healing and counseling sessions. And I have been given different age groups on different days of week.
Doing art through virtual class is a bit challenging. I chose Zentangle, Mandala and some basic wood work for this academic year.
And thought of starting with zentagle art. So while going through papers and artwork from my previous years work, I got an urge to do something in Zentagle.
Well this is the art that I made on my switch panel using some permanent markers and acrylic paint. It looks awesome
And for today, I have few children of 8-10 years. We will do some simple patterns to start with. I will try to share it later.
Bye for now. Catch you later. Enjoy mylotting!15 people like this
16 responses
@arunima25 (87854)
• Bangalore, India
29 Jul 20
Thank You. I had a good time doing it. Though it was a lot of effort, it was worth it
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@msdivkar (23359)
• India
28 Jul 20
Beautiful art work. One more side of your talent. Art is not my cup of tea I am more of a maths man. I avoided all sorts of art work including writing of composition and letters which were a part of pre S.S.C. studies. After that I did not have to bother myself with that. I was forced to take up the writing once I started my carrier.
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@arunima25 (87854)
• Bangalore, India
29 Jul 20
Here I am good at both Maths and Art. My extra responsibility this academic year in school is art therapy with restless children and helping few students of 8, 9 and 10th Grade who are weak in Maths.
My husband does not like arts and literature. He is extraordinary with Maths. Yes he does enjoy carpentry. I think even woodwork is a sort of art.
My elder daughter is also good with Maths and Science and she has scored a perfect 100 in both subjects in her 10th board. She is exceptionally good in art. She also likes to write and has already published two novels on Wattpad under a different pen name.
So I guess interests can come in different combination.
My husband does not like arts and literature. He is extraordinary with Maths. Yes he does enjoy carpentry. I think even woodwork is a sort of art.
My elder daughter is also good with Maths and Science and she has scored a perfect 100 in both subjects in her 10th board. She is exceptionally good in art. She also likes to write and has already published two novels on Wattpad under a different pen name.
So I guess interests can come in different combination.1 person likes this
@arunima25 (87854)
• Bangalore, India
2 Aug 20
Yes I did it. I am glad that you liked it
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@Nakitakona (56486)
• Philippines
28 Jul 20
Good artwork! With that particular skill, for sure your students will like it.
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@arunima25 (87854)
• Bangalore, India
29 Jul 20
They enjoyed their initial classes. We started with few simple patterns. Zentagle is supposed to calm restless mind and even helps with attention span and functioning of brain. Hope these session helps these children.
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@arunima25 (87854)
• Bangalore, India
30 Jul 20
@Nakitakona Sure 
I am working with that faith.
I am working with that faith.1 person likes this
@Nakitakona (56486)
• Philippines
30 Jul 20
@arunima25 it will help them I think.
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@Lavanya15 (12888)
• Chennai, India
28 Jul 20
Wow it's looking so beautiful. Complete art you did on wood my friend on using paint lol.
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@arunima25 (87854)
• Bangalore, India
28 Jul 20
The switch panel is metallic and not wood. I used acrylic paint and permanent marker. The only issue was that I had to stand and do it as the panel is fixed in wall. So it was a bit inconvenient.
@arunima25 (87854)
• Bangalore, India
29 Jul 20
Yes it was an extra effort as the switch panel is fixed in wall and I had to stand and do it. So was a bit inconvenient.
@LadyDuck (472060)
• Switzerland
29 Jul 20
@arunima25 You did really a very nice drawing, I love the colors too.
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@arunima25 (87854)
• Bangalore, India
29 Jul 20
Yes I did it on the switch panel. It was bit tough as the switch panel is fixed in wall and I had to stand up and do it.
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@arunima25 (87854)
• Bangalore, India
29 Jul 20
@LadyDuck Thank you very much. I love bright colors
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@arunima25 (87854)
• Bangalore, India
2 Aug 20
I am glad that you liked it. Thank you
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@arunima25 (87854)
• Bangalore, India
30 Jul 20
Thank you.Since it is a metallic plate, I had to choose some bright acrylic colors that would come out well on it.
Since it is a metallic plate, I had to choose some bright acrylic colors that would come out well on it.1 person likes this
@birjudanak (14320)
• India
2 Aug 20
Your art is really amazing as i also like art but i use software for it. You mentioned mandala so you use any software for it?
I thought i will get time for weekend as busy in weekdays with work but still not get time which i want. I agree with you as learn through virtual classes is little bit tough.
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@birjudanak (14320)
• India
3 Aug 20
@arunima25 oh OK for mandala art also digital software which i am looking for.
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@arunima25 (87854)
• Bangalore, India
3 Aug 20
I don't use any software. It's all hand made. I am glad that you liked it. Sometimes even weekend gets busy. Hope you get some time in the coming weekend.
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@arunima25 (87854)
• Bangalore, India
6 Aug 20
@birjudanak I have never tried to explore that. There might be some.
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@JudyEv (342145)
• Rockingham, Australia
29 Jul 20
@arunima25 It's interesting how slowly, slowly we can start to learn a skill then refine it over time until it becomes something really helpful.
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@arunima25 (87854)
• Bangalore, India
29 Jul 20
I learnt it more and more by attending few workshops and training sessions. When I did it I found good response and improvement. Also it was enjoyed by all. So I continued doing it, kept refining my skills and attended more sessions on that.
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@arunima25 (87854)
• Bangalore, India
29 Jul 20
@JudyEv Yes it is. I guess life is all about moving on and keep learning each day. Even after being in this profession for a decade, everyday I come across something new that needs to be learnt and implemented.
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@arunima25 (87854)
• Bangalore, India
2 Aug 20
Zentagle is all about lines and patterns..more of just doodling. This too has therapeutic effects like Mandala. I am glad that you liked it.
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@arunima25 (87854)
• Bangalore, India
29 Jul 20
Thank you. I enjoy doing Mandala and Zentangle . Find them quite calming.
@Swayamsiddha (4354)
• New Delhi, India
28 Jul 20
This that you have made is beautiful. You are so talented!!
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@arunima25 (87854)
• Bangalore, India
29 Jul 20
Thank you so much. I enjoy doing art and zentangle is one of my favorite art form.
@arunima25 (87854)
• Bangalore, India
29 Jul 20
Thank you. We started with few simple patterns and children enjoyed it. I could sense their enthusiasm.
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