Thanka

Hi everyone!

I started taking Thanka drawing lessons. 

History of Tibetan Buddhist scroll paintings 

The literal translation of the Tibetan word THANG KA means 'recorded message'. 

Thangkas communicate a message to the practitioner, serving as an aid to teaching and as an aid

to meditation through the visualisation of the deity.

It is a medium through which the Buddhist philosophy can be explained.

Originally lamas and monks used scroll paintings to instruct the Buddhist Dharma (teachings). 

These paintings were easily transported and unrolled to suit the needs of the mainly nomadic population. You can read more here: http://www.tibetanthangkapainting.com/index-history-thangka-painting-tibetan-buddhas.html

Here are my first drawings:

Scan

Perhaps I like this scan of the Isis drawing better. What do you think?

ISIS - GODDESS OF A THOUSAND NAMES

I have decided to draw a series dedicated to Goddesses. A celebration to honour the Divine Feminine in all her forms. Goddesses help us to empower and transform our lives with their unique magic. 


I am starting with one of the Goddesses I feel most connected to, Isis. She is one of the most important Goddesses of ancient Egypt is Isis. Originally known as Aset or Eset in Egypt, Isis being the Greek form. A moon goddess, she gives birth to the sun, creates and sustains all life, and is the saviour of all people. On her Temple in Sais is inscribed ‘I, Isis, am all that has been, that is or shall be; no mortal man hath ever me unveiled’. Early in Egyptian history Isis absorbed the attributes of all the primitive and local Goddesses. Goddess of countless names, Isis is the Great Mother mostly identified with Demeter, Hera and Selene, as she is patron of the moon, agriculture, divination motherhood, protection, re-incarnation, initiation, fertility, purification and domestic life. Please read more here: http://www.sacredtempleofra.net/aset-or-isis.php

Etsy

New in my Etsy shop: 

Framed Cupid illustration (please click for the link) 

and 

Framed Unicorn illustration (click for the link) 

Colour Your Life

Today is your day to paint life in bold colours; 

set today's rhythm with you heart-drum;

walk today's march with courage;

create today as your celebration of life

Like a Butterfly, I have been reborn

with bold colours and strong wings

- J. Lockwood Huie

Open Your Heart

Made another multi-media painting.

A shame that because of the glitter it now looks as though she has pimples. Need to think of that next time when I glue another layer on board which has glitter on it. 

Bloom

HAPPY SPRING EVERYONE

I call this one "Bloom" (mixed  media with origami paper, real leaves, glitter, pencil and paint)

And the black & white sketch for the painting:

Easter

Hello there!!

It is almost Easter. 

What are your plans?

Easter Egghunting? 

Whatever you are doing, have fun!!

Discount on illustrations!

Because Spring is upon us and perhaps you would like to brighten your room with an illustration of mine after Springcleaning I am now offering a discount of 2USD. Just use this code on Etsy: AlmostSpring

Happy Shopping all!! XX http://www.etsy.com/shop/CharissaG

I'm still here

Hello dear friends,

There hasn't been a post from me for a while. I have been busy with illustration assignments and art for birthdaypresents and I cannot post these (yet).

So I am posting a little illustration I did for MilkX Magazine Hong Kong a little while ago.

Hope you are all doing great and I hope to be posting new work soon!

Love, 

ChaCha

x

Snow Angel

Milk X

I just received the December issue of MilkX magazine featuring my illustrations of beauty directors. Here are two pictures of the magazine. 

Cupid

Just finished this year's Valentines Card. 

Hope you all love it!

I sell the cards and prints of this cute Cupid in my Etsy shop: http://www.etsy.com/shop/CharissaG?ref=seller_info