Three Groovy Picks of the Week

(1) Art + Photography

Antaratma by Elena Ray. Elena's stunning work is a visual exploration of a holistic universe using camera and brush. She is a "yoga student and desert soul" who lives in California. 

Clockwise from top: 'Hands of an Indian Dancer', 'Lotus Woman Meditation', 'Chosen', "Ringing of a Tibetan Bell'

(2) Creative Entrepreneur 
Ariele Alasko, a New York-based furniture builder and wood worker who crafts magic using plaster lath.

Follow her Instagram feed for some daily wood goodness with a consistent color palette that is earthy, rustic.

(3) Website with Artsy Recipes 
Erin Gleeson's The Forest Feast filled with simple, healthy recipes - the best part is Erin's photography overlaid with her type and illustrations.

(All images sourced from the respective websites.)

Art Journal Exploits Prompt #6 - LEAF

I think this prompt has endless possibilities. Even as I type, I can picture it being represented in a zillion beautiful ways.

I painted/journaled it this way!

 

She shares secrets with the leaves and the wind.

A happy rest-of-the-week folks!

Color Blocking for Summer, and Art Journal Exploits Prompt #5

Summer doesn't sizzle as much here in pleasant Bangalore as in various other places in the tropics. However color blocking with summery hues and Juicy Watermelons are definitely on top of my mind.

I put it down on canvas today...

Juicy, yes!

Alrighty, Your Art Journal Exploits Prompt #5 is

Summer! 

Tell me what is top-of-your-mind when you hear "Summer"

Three Groovy Picks of the Week

Today's trio happens to be botanical inspirations.

Blog
Plant Propaganda "a horticultural design blog" by Delen Kitchen which curates products, artwork, fashion, food and interior design inspired by plants, besides containing the informative aspects of a traditional garden blog.

Don't you love botanical prints, and plant inspired design? This site celebrates it all. I LOVE it.

Instagram
@aleajoy The beautiful feed of Alea, one of the ladies behind the floral studio Solabee Flowers

I love the warm, rich tones she maintains throughout her feed. The photographs of her studio, home and floral arrangements are absolutely tasteful!

DIY
Botanic sketches tote bag tutorial by Mandy Pellegrin of Fabric Paper Glue blog.

A simple one to keep you occupied on a Saturday noon, and to carry along on a shopping trip.