A simple still life painting like this, with materials available at home is all that is required to start off

Tangerines

acrylic painting on paper

size: 9x12 inches

I did this painting during the lockdown period in April-May 2020

 In accordance with the changing times, we need to keep pace with the fast developing distance learning and teaching scenario I guess. Keeping this strange new situation of Covid in mind, I decided to go virtual with 'Ushas Art Class' as well. 

I know it appears strange - how can anybody teach or learn art online? But many a software has been developed in the recent times which can make life easier for teachers and students. Nothing seems to be impossible in these virtual times anyways. We humans always come up with solutions in life. It's second nature to us.

Thinking back into the past, I actually realized that I have always been teaching verbally. Never have I touched an artwork of my student. I always felt that guiding the students verbally was all that was necessary in my class They have all been artists by nature, and preferred to be taught that way. 

The advantage was that all my students can be proud of their artwork, as each of the strokes on the canvas was made by their own selves, and they can call it their own creation. 

So the new method of virtual learning and teaching is not going to be much different from the old method, as the verbal and visual communication is going to continue through new software like Google Meet and Zoom. 

In fact it is advantageous to the learner now, as a lot of time can saved on travelling, and it is going to be light on the pocket as transportation costs can be saved as well. 

And so on this positive thought and note, students can now reach me for virtual learning through the site called-  SuperProf.co.in. 

Here I have offered one to one virtual learning experience for those interested in learning acrylic/oil painting in the comfort of their home and at a convenient time and pace.And most importantly from anywhere in the world.

It goes like this...

Anybody can paint Learn the basics of creative painting the easy way.

Methodology

Learn how to create a painting in easy steps. Start by creating simple paintings through which you will also learn the Basics of Art, Design and Colors and how to apply them in paintings. Previous knowledge not required. Age no bar.

Praying that the covid times will pass away as fast as it arrived. 

How to Paint a Still Life from a real setting - workshop at Reves Art Gallery

It was a cozy gathering at the workshop held at Reves Gallery, and the participants were a cheerful group ever so eager to grasp whatever I had to present. Gallery owner Mrs Rajini Rekha set up a beautiful Flower arrangement for the participants to paint which all of them painted with enthusiasm in an informal atmosphere, enjoying the strokes, the chatting and the lovely meal spread by the gallery. It was a beautiful experience.

The workshop got extended by one more day, and so I have added a few more photos. This time, the participant painted a still life of 'Goddess Lakshmi' with a smiling face.

Reves Art Workshop on 'How to paint a still life in acrylics'

I was thrilled when fellow artist and good friend Mrs Rajini Rekha - the proud owner of her own new Art Gallery --'Reve's Art Gallery', requested me to conduct an art workshop, that would be the first activity at her premises. I agreed gladly, and the art workshop on 'Learn to paint a still life in acrylics' took place on the 13th and 14th Dec 2014 at Reves Art Galley.

It was a first time for me too, as I was conducting a workshop for the first time. My previous experience in having conducted regular weekend art class was greatly helpful. What would have taken place in an eight class session had to be imparted in just 2 days, and that was a great challenge to me.

I was pleasantly surprised at the 10 cheerful participants (limited), who were ever so eager and highly absorbent of what ever was imparted, in such a short time. It was a mixed group including IT professionals, doctor, professor, home maker, architect and a even a couple of students from the 7th and 9th grade. They were indeed happy to take back home a self-done, and fully completed still life painting ready to be framed and displayed in their homes. 

Thanks to Mrs Rajini Rekha garu for the lovely experience and the wonderful arrangements including the nourishment that was provided to all, which I enjoyed along with all the participants. 

How to paint an Apple- simple video demonstration

Due to lack of time to conduct art class, and also to make it convenient for those who would love to learn but cannot make it to an  art class due to lack of time or distance problems, I created a short video of 4.2 min - about 'How to paint and Apple' - easy method of painting using acrylic paints on canvas, with a single brush.

Paintings by Rajith Raghu - exhibited at 'The Drawing Room Musings' - first art show by the students of Usha's Art Class.

For purchase options - contact artist Rajith Raghu at

mob: +919886633619 

email: rajithraghu@gmail.com 

'Terracotta' - acrylic on canvas - 20x30 inch

'Rice Grinding'  - acrylic on canvas - 20x30 inch 

 

'Kai Jotsyam' - 20x30 inch - acylic on canvas 

'Kili Jotsyam' - 20x30 inch - acrylic on canvas 

'Turbanman' 20x30 inch acrylic on canvas. 

Paintings by Sukanya Koosappa - presented at 'The Drawing Room Musings' - first group art show by the students of Usha's Art Class

For purchase options- contact artist Sukanya Koosappa at 

mob: 09880024794 

email: contactsukanya@gmail.com 

'Rose' - acrylic on canvas - 24x18 inch 

'Daisy' - acrylic on canvas  - 24x24 inch

'Calla Lilly'  - acrylic on gallery wrapped canvas - 18x24x2 inch 

'Lilly' - acrylic on canvas - 18x24x2 inch

'Purple Flower' - acrylic on canvas - 18x24 inch 

'Cosmos' - acrylic on canvas -16x24 inch 

'Dog Flower' - acrylic on canvas - 23x17 inch

'Plume Cock's Comb' - acrylic on canvas - 18x24 inch

Paintings by Sankara Rao Bhatta displayed at 'The Drawing Room Musings' first group art show by the students of Ushas Art Class

For purchase options - contact artist Sankara Rao Bhatta at

mob: 9986348165 

email: bhattasankar@gmail.com

'Three cows and a man' - 20x30 inch acrylic on canvas 

'Lets take a walk' - 20x30 inch - acrylic on canvas 

'Hay Stacking' - 18x24 inch - acrylic on canvas 

'Cow and calf' - 18x24 inch - acrylic on canvas 

'Backyard'  - 24x30 inch - acrylic on canvas 

'Village Alley' - 24x30 inch - acrylic on canvas 

'Under the Banyan Tree' - 20X30 inch - acrylic on canvas 

'Off to school' - 20x24 inch - acrylic on canvas 

'Take a Break' - 24x30 inch - acrylic on canvas 

'Women at work' - 18x24 inch - acrylic on canvas 

'Ploughing the fields'  - 24x24 inch - acrylic on canvas 

'Morning Blessings' - 24x30 inch

acrylic on canvas

Paintings by Geetika Karki displayed at 'The Drawing Room Musings' first group art show by the students of Usha's Art Class

For purchase options - contact artist Geetika Karki at

mob: 09686400833

email: geetika_karki@yahoo.com

Sunset - acrylic on canvas -  18x24 inch

'Clear Waters' - acrylic on canvas - 18x24 inch

Dragon Cloud 1- acrylic on canvas - 16x20 inch

'Dragon Cloud 2' - acrylic on canvas - 18x24 inch 

'Dragon Cloud 3' - acrylic on canvas - 18x24 inch 

'Sun Burst 1' - acrylic on canvas - 16x24 inch 

'Sun Burst' 2 - acrylic on canvas - 16x24 inch

'No Man's Beach 1 ' - acrylic on canvas - 12x24 inch

'No Man's Beach 2'  - acrylic on canvas - 12x24 inch

'Beach Walk 1' - acrylic on canvas - 12x24 inch

'Beach Walk 2'  - acrylic on canvas - 12x24 inch