Masterclass: Deutsche Bank Artist of the Year

I had a unique opportunity to attend a miniature portrait painting masterclass with Deutsche Bank Artist of the Year, Imran Qureshi. Sitting on the floor in the painting studio created such a relaxed environment to paint in. 

My miniature tree painting inspired by Imran Qureshi. 

Pakistani born Qureshi paints trees and leaves, some of which are adorned with gold leaf. It's important to use natural ingredients and materials in the process of creating the art. For example to make the glue for the wasli paper making process we slowly heated flour and water. Qureshi said . . . 

"for me, when I make my own wasli paper I have started my painting". 

My miniature painting using a size "0" brush. 

Qureshi has created site installations for museums in New York, Sydney and Sharjah where he painted the gallery floors and walls with intricate flowers. 

My henna inspired miniature painting. 

Since the masterclass we have run a series of workshops in places like schools, community centres and churches to pass our knowledge. It was then great to see all our artwork in an exhibition at Birmingham's Ikon Gallery, below. 

  

Below, some of the artwork from our children's workshop in a community centre. 

Our artwork playing on the projector at our "Love Hobmoor Community Centre" event.

Artwork from our children's workshops in a community Centre. 

Get in touch if you would like a workshop. 

E: Sharon_Kerala@hotmail.com

My Flower Print Photography Exhibition

My year long Flower Print Photography Exhibition is currently at location 3 of 4 across the West Midlands. I love flowers and many of my photos from this collection were shot in my garden. They capture the beautiful colours of Summer in full bloom, bringing sunshine, colour and warmth to your home. 

Flower Print Exhibition - Location 3 of 4: Solihull Hospital, England. 
Bold and colourful, sure to brighten up a blank wall. 

If there is a print that you would like to buy please get in touch using the details below. All artwork comes framed and ready to hang. 

My Flower Print Exhibition at Solihull Hospital. 
Makes a nice gift ideal for Mother's Day or nature lovers. 

My Flower Print Exhibition at Solihull Hospital. 

My Flower Print Exhibition at Solihull Hospital. 

My Flower Print Exhibition at Solihull Hospital. 

My Flower Print Exhibition at Solihull Hospital. 

My Artist Statement.  

I also cover kids' birthdays, pet photography, church weddings and special occasions. Please get in touch: 

Email: Sharon_kerala@hotmail.com 
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New Whimsical Mixed Media Picture for Sale

I will be adding a new mixed media picture to my public display in Birmingham. It's of a flower girl created in a whimsical style. I am selling the original which comes with a quality ivory card mount, ready to frame. Diamanté gems will be used to add a sparkling finish look. This original artwork makes a lovely handmade gift. 

Original mounted artwork for sale.
Copyright Sharonjeet Galsinh - Monsoon Arts and Photography 2013

If you would like to buy this or any of my artwork, photography or mini greeting cards, please get in touch: 

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My Photography Exhibition

I am happy to say my new photography exhibition is now up on public display and is one of my biggest ones yet! 

My exhibition is located in the main glass corridor at Birmingham Heartlands Hospital. 

I am a Nature Lover and love flowers, so many of my photos from this collection were shot in my garden. They capture the beautiful colours of Summer in full bloom - bringing sunshine, colour and warmth to your home, whilst also evoking memories of Summers gone by. 

One of my larger sized framed prints. 

Please look through my photos and if there is a print you like please get in touch on the details at the bottom of this post as all artwork is on sale and comes framed and ready to hang. 

I have a variety of colours and images for you to choose from - Sure to brighten up any room. 

My display plaque showing my Artist Statement. 

As well as smaller prints I also have some large sized framed prints too. 

Bold, colourful and vibrant. This Sunflower sure knows how to add some interest to this boring blank wall! 

If you're a nature lover or fan of colours like me, how about this bold red - orange flower to make a statement? 

All artwork comes framed and ready for you to hang. 

If you have found something you like the look of or if there's a bold, vibrant print that can make a statement to one of your walls, please get in touch: 

Email: Sharon_kerala@hotmail.com

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Framed Sunflower Prints and Greeting Cards

With the flowers blooming and weather soon to be hotting up, my summery Sunflower mini greeting cards are sure to bring you some sunshine. They are ideal for nature lovers (like me), gardeners or those who love a splash of colour. As well as Birthdays, these cards can be used for Thank you's or to send a little message to someone special. 

My cute mini Sunflower greeting cards are also available as framed prints, which can make a lovely gift. 

All designs are also available as framed prints which can make a lovely gift for mums, sisters, partners, gardeners or flower lovers like me!. It's also a nice way to add a splash of colour and pattern to a blank wall. My matching greeting cards are a sweet way to compliment each framed print. 

My framed Mini Sunflower print makes a lovely gift for someone special. 

Get in touch if you would like to purchase any art:

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Exotic Cowrie Shell Necklace and Earring Set

This gorgeous exotic ocean inspired cowrie seashell necklace & earrings set designed with a full flower is stylish & is for sale in my display. It's lovely to wear in the summer, on holiday but also makes a nice gift for someone special or for those who love that natural beach feel & vintage look as much as me. This is handmade and strung on heavy duty nylon. 

Exotic ocean inspired cowrie seashell necklace & earrings set is stylish & is for sale in my display. 

Lovely to wear in the summer or on holiday. 

Makes a lovely gift for someone special. Ideal for Mother's Day. 

Perfect for those who love that natural beach feel & vintage look as much as me! 

Matching cowrie seashell earrings. 

This set is handmade and strung on heavy duty nylon. 

So why not treat yourself or that someone special!

As always get in touch if you love this set as much as me!

Email: Sharon_Kerala@Hotmail.com

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Season of Love - Valentine's Day

With Valentines Day just round the corner Love is in the air and so Love has inspired me to create new mini Valentine's cards. We all like to be in love, it's a warm welcoming feeling in these snow filled winter days and I think love adds to that magical feeling that comes with these picturesque snowy landscapes which are so beautiful. It's a time to appreciate the love we have and to let them know just how much we care. Whether it be your partner, sister, mom or friend. But I think it's a perfect time to let that beautiful stranger know just how you feel! A cute mini Valentine's card is a sweet way to do this. Below are some of my new designs which are for sale in my exhibition or by contacting me direct. 

My mini Valentine's cards

My cards can also be accompanied by something handmade like my love inspired painting which makes a special gift for a loved one to be kept and displayed, always reminding them of the love you share. 

My Love inspired painting makes a special gift for a loved one to always remind them of the love you share. 

To purchase a Valentine's card contact me direct:

Email: Sharon_kerala@hotmail.com

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For Sale: Rainbow VW Beetle

I've added another framed print of my much loved Rainbow Volkswagen Beetle to my exhibition at Birmingham Heartlands Hospital. Great if you want to add colour (well all the colours of the rainbow!) to your walls. Or maybe treat yourself if you just love the classic VW Beetle as much as me!

A matching greeting card is also available in this design with a high quality coloured envelope.

Framed artwork for sale. Great if you want to add colour - well all the colours of the rainbow to your walls! 

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Psychedelic Lino Print For Sale

I love expressing what I love about the world through photography, design, art & writing, it allows me to reach thousands of people. My new Lino print with inked colouring is now on display & on sale in my exhibition at Birmingham Heartlands Hospital.

It has a slight psychedelic influence & the warm colours are great if you want to add a splash of colour to your walls! 

My painting style is a more quirky, fun, vibrant & colourful art for the young & old alike. 

Visit my arts fan page and flick through my artwork and get in touch if there's anything specific you'd like or are interested in purchasing any art, having your own customised greeting cards or are in need of a graphic designer or photo enhancer. 

My new psychedelic inspired Lino print - Great if you want to add a splash of colour to your walls! 

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Email: Sharon_kerala@hotmail.com

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British Inspired Artwork for Sale

It's been a Great British summer with the Jubilee, Euro 2012 & London 2012 Olympics. It's no wonder this summer's inspired me to create new artwork. 

My new British inspired artwork is a mix of computer generated art, photography and sketching and is on sale and on display in my exhibition at Birmingham Heartlands Hospital. 

My Union Jack with British icon the Mini says best of British. It's a mix of photography, sketches & computer generated art. On display & on sale in my current exhibition.

My style isn't fine art, but a more quirky, fun, vibrant and colourful art for the young and old alike and at reasonable prices too. 

Visit the photo area of my fan page to see a small selection of my artwork ranging from paintings, photography, greeting cards and graphic designing: 

http://www.facebook.com/monsoonartsandphotography/photos_stream

As always contact me if there's anything specific you would like or if you are interested in purchasing any art or need a graphic designer: 

Email: Sharon_kerala@hotmail.com
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My Week & London Olympics Opening ceremony

Firstly, how good was the opening ceremony for the London 2012 Olympics? I love events like this and the Jubilee in the world as it really brings people together. A great British summer huh? Gutted I missed out at being 1 of the volunteers!! Things in my life at the time of the application process meant that by the time I applied, places were few & competition was fierce. Gutted! 

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Fireworks light the sky over London's Tower Bridge during London 2012 Olympic Games Opening Ceremony. 

I love the Isles of Wonder part of London's Olympic Opening Ceremony: 

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7tm7NWsxRRc&feature=player_detailpage

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The fireworks finale lights the Olympic Stadium. 

Anyhow, as I type this, 1 of my pieces of Artwork is making its way to Poland! Always nice to see my art go overseas. Don't forget my exhibit is still up at Birmingham Heartlands Hospital. Contact me for more details or if you're interested in purchasing any art: 

Tweet: @MonsoonArts
Email: Sharon_Kerala@hotmail.com 

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Copyright Sharonjeet Galsinh
My framed photographic print making its way to Poland. Contact me if you're interested in this or any other artwork, Sharon.  

Also this week, I bumped into 3 people I haven't seen in years from school, work and 1 locally - nice when life throws good surprises at me! Also took some different photos - always fun, always a bonus! Met some inspiring arty creative people like myself at work and then hopefully might land a new lead - Exciting!

SOMETHING INSPIRING: 
When I was helping a guy he said "Thank you & keep smiling. We're only born with 1 heart so keep showing your heart. Think how much better the world would be - it'd be a much nicer place - Thanks." 

A nice guy, a nice chat & true words, we could all listen to this - so COME ON WORLD !!

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Sunflower Prints & Greeting Cards

This week I've added new artwork to my exhibit at Birmingham Heartlands Hospital. Those of you that want to add some colour and pattern to a blank wall will love my framed macro photography print of a mini sunflower printed with fade resistant ink - I love sunflowers! 

My framed photo of a mini sunflower printed with fade resistant ink can make a lovely gift to someone special. 

There's also a cute matching mini greeting card to complete what can be a lovely gift to someone special. Send me an email if you're interested in purchasing any art - Sharon

You can also purchase a cute matching mini greeting card to compliment a gift. Ideal for mums, sisters, friends, partners, gardeners, flower lovers (like me!) or those who just love to add a splash of colour to their lives! 

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Denver Chalk Art Festival

I came across Denver Chalk Art Festival online and it sounds quite interesting. 

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It's a free 2 day street painting festival in June where over 200 artists use the streets as a giant canvas and turn them into a museum of chalk art. In order to promote arts awareness and education in Denver. It creates a unique colourful experience and atmosphere. It's pretty amazing what people can do with chalk, just so long as it doesn't rain! 

Here are some of my favourites: 

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There is also live music is all weekend which adds to the unique atmosphere. Sounds like fun!