Design Spotlight: Seema Hooda (Special mention at the Greeting Card Universe website)

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Design Spotlight: Seema Hooda

DECEMBER 11, 2014

tags: singhroha art

Our Design Spotlight falls today on Seema Hooda of Singhroha Art, a new artist who joined GCU in October of this year. Let’s all say “hi!” to this talented artist!

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Hello fellow artists! My name is Seema Hooda and I’m a watercolor artist from India. For me, painting is synonymous with self-discovery. I was in teaching profession for the last few years. I quit that to pursue my artistic dreams.

Since childhood I have been very passionate about painting. I have worked almost in all media, but watercolor is my favourite medium. I simply love the free flow effect created by the blending of colors, each time producing a unique pattern. I believe I have an obsessive compulsion to paint something new every time. As a matter of fact, it is good because that’s how creativity is retained.

I enjoy making greeting cards. And I feel that sending and receiving cards is an emotional affair as lots of thoughts go into the process of selecting an appropriate card.

You will find that most of my artwork and paintings are mainly florals. Actually, flowers fascinate me! I just can’t resist painting florals as I’m constantly intrigued by their beauty. Flowers are the most wonderful creation of God.

Please visit my blog to see more of my artwork.

 Have fun designing!  :)

Garden Inspired Bouquets

This series on #garden bouquets is a little effort to awaken the sense of appreciation for our mother Earth and to value the beauty around us. If you pay attention these magnificent floral creations of nature will certainly awe you by their colorful palette.

"Purple Dianthus Bouquet of Blooming Wishes"
(12" x 16")

This watercolor painting of gorgeous purple bouquet is comprised of the vibrant lacy edged blooms. They are commonly referred to as 'pinks'. Moreover, they are available in lots of shades like pink, white, red, purple etc.

 "Flowers are like human beings... they thrive on a little kindness" 

The above quote by Fred Streeter is undoubtedly, true and holds the ground firmly against all related arguments. Don't you think so? Flowers: has been a favourite subject especially with the poets. And numerous poems have been composed describing their beauty, romantic effect that is created by these blossoms n number of times. A few call them as our 'silent' friends, who teach us human values such as gentleness, endurance and sacrifice. 

"Pink Carnation Bouquet"
(7" x 10")

A fresh bunch of brightly coloured pink carnations is ideal to convey your feelings to someone special. The breathtaking beauty of flowers in a garden is revealed when you take a closer look or hold them closely and make an effort to understand their language.

I strongly believe that flowers are indeed, inspired by life. Although, it depends upon one's own perspective; how he or she may think at a particular moment. They spread happiness, joy and are sources of hope in difficult times like a flower springing from the cliff of despair. 

"Handful of Roses"
(8.5" x 12")

And here's another one for the #Garden Inspired Bouquets Collection. This lovely painting of roses has been done on handmade paper. Flowers are the symbol of hope. Blooming flowers do lift one's spirits. Looking at the spring flowers in full bloom is such a cheerful sight!

"California Poppies Bouquet"
(12" x 16")

Next in this collection series is the yellow California poppies bouquet painting. These deep yellow flowers create a brilliant display in the open fields. Isn't nature wonderful? You will be surprised by the brilliance and intensity of colorful blooms that the nature offers to us. 

"Mix Poppy Bouquet"
(9" x 12")

I've decided to include the above mix poppy bouquet painting in the Garden Inspired Bouquets series. It features the lovely poppy flowers in orange and pink colors creating some beautiful hues together. Indeed, flowers do make us understand the value / worthiness of life besides, invoking a feeling of contentment within. It would suffice to say
"Flowers are the sweetest things God ever made and forgot to put a soul into"
                                                                                            ~ Henry Beecher

 Please feel free to add a link to photographs of flowers growing in your very own garden in the comments section. I would love to add yours too in this collection.
Thanks for reading.
Have fun! :)

"Flowers are heaven's masterpiece" - Dorothy Parker

The above nature quote is so true. Being inspired by the beauty of flowers, here are a few of my small floral paintings ~

Majestic pink gladeolus flowers

They are also known as "sword lily" and are mostly used in floral arrangements as they are available in wide range of colors.

Yellow rose buds

Rose is the June birth flower. They are considered as the symbol of love. The rose buds are painted in loose style.

Poinsettia Flower

Welcome the holiday season with Poinsettia. It is considered as the traditional Christmas plant and the December month birth flower.

Yellow Hibiscus

The exotic yellow hibiscus flower is designated as Hawaii's state flower. The flowers are quite large and bright.

Undoubtedly, one can never get tired of admiring the beauty of flowers. The blooms during Spring and Winter are simply out of this world. So pretty that it can't be described in words. The flowers seem to spread joy around. We, human beings should learn to enjoy the nature in its purest form without disturbing the ecological balance. 

Small Sized Watercolor Paintings

Small sized watercolor paintings are perfect gifts for all occasions. These bright small versions would certainly lift the recipients spirits conveying your thoughtfulness, showing how much you care. Here are a few nature scene paintings from my collection. Few I've made into greeting cards as well.
With holiday season approaching, its time to send warm Christmas greetings across the miles to your near and dear ones with this beautiful winter scene card.

And the card featuring Poinsettia is just ideal for a Christmas Party invite. Call over your friends and have memories that can be cherised for the years to come.

Share with your loved ones the happiness and joy of the festive spirit. This time of the year is all about spreading cheerfulness and wonderful memories spent with friends and family.
Here are a few more mini paintings that would make for a great holiday gift ~

{Beautiful Landscape}

Take a break from your sternous routine and spend some quality time with your family members in the lap of nature. We should open ourselves to the beauty of nature surrounding us.

{Pond with cat-tails}

{Autumn hues: Colorful Trees}

There is healing in the trees for tired body and mind. These paintings encourage us to appreciate the beauty of mother Earth. Someone has stated so beautifully "Lose yourself in nature and find peace".

Twin Flower Series Collection

Today, I would like to share paintings from my "Twin Flower Series Collection". These watercolor paintings were painted a few months back. The focus in thses paintings is the positioning of the two flowers.

1. Title: "Floral Romance"

Size: 7" x 10"

(This is an angular composition of two red Hibiscus flowers)

2. Title: "Charming Pink Lilies in Harmony"

Size: 6" x 6"

3. Title: "Identical Twins"

Size: 6" x 7.5" 

(Two yellow lily flowers)

4. Title: "Blooming Delight"

Size: 7" x 9"

(A flower does not think of competing to the flower next to it. It just blooms)

5. Title: "Purple Twins" 
 (Iris flowers)
Size: 20 x 40 cm

Flowers everywhere... 

Enjoy your day! :)

Purple Poppy Flowers

Off to a wonderful start this November ~ ~
Gud morning folks, and what a lovely morning! Bright sunshine seeping in through the curtains bringing in a new day and rays of hope. I can't wait so long ... to get started. I have to paint something... I always choose a colorful palette before I pick up my brush and then draw a few doodles. Finally, I've made up my mind about what today's painting will be ...probably poppy flowers ... but not the usual red colour

Here's the final piece of art in watercolor ~

Purple Fantasy

The purple colored poppy flowers are looking good to me and I'm pretty happy with the title also.
Thats all for today ...
Have a nice day!