About Artopia
Artopia is...
About the art works...
About the art works...
Artopia is my hobby center. As a hobby, I create art pieces painted using Onestroke technique following European Folkart methods, Zentangle and Mandala art forms. This website is a repository of all my art works.
About the art works...
About the art works...
About the art works...
My teachers have always emphasized the need to create art pieces that are completely functional! I aim to follow that principle in all my creations
What's different?
About the art works...
What's different?
Each piece is unique and has a completely different pattern to it.
These creations often make good gifts to my near and dear ones. Hand-crafted with love!
Art Pieces
Dinner Sets & Crockery
Hand-painted dinner sets - ceramic, opalware. Painted with love using food-grade paints. Dishwasher and Microwave safe.
Ikea Bowls - Store or show
1
Made to order
Multi Coloured Coffee Mugs
1
Set of 6 or 1 - made to order
Floral Plates and Bowls
1
Set of 6 full plates, 6 bowls
Abstract Plates & Bowls
2
1 full plate, 1 quarter plate, 1 soup bowl and 1 curry bowl
Floral Mug, Bowl & Plate
3
1 square plate, 1 square bowl & 1 coffee mug
Monochrome Floral Full set
4
Full plate, quarter plate, bowl and curry bowls
Coffee Mugs
5
Coffee Mugs / Milk Mugs - set of 6
Serving Bowls
6
Large serving bowls - florals and abstract available
Serving Bowls
7
Large serving bowls - Abstract designs
Dinner Set
7
1 Full plate, 1 Quarter Plate and 1 bowl. 2 large serving bowl
Coasters
Sets of coasters or single coasters. Florals, Mandala Art, Zentangle Inspired Art
MDF Coasters - Mandala Art, ZIA
8
Varnished for longevity, can be washed.
Coasters
10
Hand drawn zentangle patterns
Coasters
10
Dual tone hand drawn coasters
Coasters
10
Dual tone hand drawn coasters
Coasters
10
Multi coloured hand drawn coasters
Coasters
10
Hand painted coasters
Coasters
10
Hand painted coasters
MDF Coasters - Mandala Art, ZIA
8
Varnished for longevity, can be washed.
Floral MDF Coasters
9
Set of 6 / 8. Painted on both sides - different florals. Available in different colors to match the décor.
Coasters with a holder
10
Floral designs, varnished comes with a holder for neat stacking / storing
Coaster Sets
11
Floral designs, varnished various colours, shapes, sizes
Coaster Sets
12
Floral designs, customized colors and designs
Coaster Sets
13
Floral designs, customized colors and designs
Boxes
Tissue Boxes, Jewellery boxes
Ikea Tissue Box
14
Custom colors, designs to match any décor
Ikea Tissue Box
14
Custom colors, designs to match any décor
Jewellery Boxes
15
Cardboard, MDF, Wood, different sizes, made to order
Gift Box
17
Ideal for storing jewels, memories and much more
Wooden Name Boards
18
Floral designs, customized colors and designs
Tissue Boxes
19
Floral designs, customized colors and designs
July 2022
Artopian Landscapes
Blue Skies & Green Fields: Water color
Essence of water colors I have been taught is knowing where to paint and where not....
Painted with Love...
When you paint for special friends love emanates from each piece of art...
The path to tranquility...
When destination is not clear, all that is left is to enjoy the path....
Dream Destination
A shelter in the middle of vast expanse of green fields and tall trees...
Beautiful Path...
To find some beautiful paths its essential you get lost first....
Self-Awareness
To learn one first needs to know what is unknown....
Sunset or Sunrise?
House that felt like home...
When the difference between Landscape and Seascape was learnt...
House that felt like home...
House that felt like home...
Thousands of miles away from home, a door was opened and in I ran into the open arms of two dear friends....
Building that leaves an impression...
It was a moment or the state of mind, a normal building that passed by on the way to work captured the artists heart...
Fall Colors..
Start simple, learn the techniques is what was imparted...
Random buildings...
Random buildings...
Working with black paint - nightmare in all media but more so in watercolor...plenty of hold-breath-stop-spreading-black moments!
Behind the Scenes.... Practice
Trees...
Components of a landscape
Components of a landscape
Background, hues, layers and brushes....
Components of a landscape
Components of a landscape
Components of a landscape
Placement and perspective is important but for a watercolor paper and and paint...
Perspectives...
Components of a landscape
Sky and Mountains...
Near and far - but how near and how far?
Sky and Mountains...
Sky and Mountains...
Distance and hues...
Back to Basics...
Circle of Roses...
Faux background and basic strokes...
Circle of Roses...
Circle of Roses...
Textured background and flowers with buds..
Untangling one thought at a time...
Untangling one thought at a time...
Zentangle, water color and deep introspection...
Homework fun...
Untangling one thought at a time...
Learning a skill that is also a passion home works are intuitive and exciting...
Useful Skill Building...
Use all forms - Practice...
Variety and usability - creating bookmarks practicing the stroke work..
Use all forms - Practice...
Use all forms - Practice...
Zentangle Book marks - A family favorite...
Can't sketch - Can't Paint...
Sketch and some more sketch before even touching the brush...
You see you sketch..
Taking a picture will just not cut it!
