I still remember that day….
On 22nd June 2017, it was very gloomy afternoon & I was standing all alone in the dark & dense forest. I had no idea how I went there carrying nothing but only a blank canvas.
Anxieties crippling over me with every seconds….. What if ??? I get lost in that maze ?… how to find exit or continue inside that mysterious path?? .
Overthinking mind tried to stop me but finally curiosities inspired me to take the first step to explore more about that lonely road..
I chose a narrow lane through the trees , branches intertwined & leaves scattered all over the path looked like blanket for creepers & insects. Chirping of birds, buzzing insects & leaves rustling in the wind …. everything was so quiet yet scary too.
But I felt some one following me, I could hear a whisper again & again.
Who was it?…I checked everywhere but nobody was there.
I closed my eyes & gathered all my senses & tried to concentrate on that sound.
“Bhavana, draw something, paint something
don’t left me unfilled.
I want to be a Colourful Canvas
forever” .
Ohh..is it you CANVAS?? but how could I draw & paint, I have nothing….
Canvas:- Draw something with your imagination, Let your feelings act as a brush & paint a picture with your words. You know …
A writer is the one who
paints a picture
with few powerful words &
A Painter is the one who
speaks thousand words
through one picture.
Me:- ahh,….but this is not easy for me I’m not an artist nor expert….
Canvas:- Yes ..nothing is easy in this world, but you’ll learn , you’ll find happiness in what you are doing. Now tell me who is your strength? Who will stand by you in all circumstances?
Me:-My family & friends!
Canvas:– Let your strength be my easel. Mount me on this beautifully crafted support. Draw what comes to your mind. Imagine rich palette in one hand & magical brush in other. Isn’t it lovely?
Me:- Yes! it is …..but how this palette is rich it has only one colour of me. Who likes painting with only one colour…..
Canvas:- …this is YOU…Your creation!. It’ll be main background & strong foundation for all your canvases. But you’ll need many kinds of colours sometimes to outline, shade, brighten, soften , sprinkle & erase.ย You have to find what you want in magnificent ocean of colours.
Where millions of drops are floating
together but still separated.
Each one is different in
shape, size & colour .
Each drop has unique purpose &
shining like Pearls of wisdom.
Me:- Wow! I can choose anything & have all colours on my palette.
Canvas:- No, when you want something from ocean you have to leave something valuable behind. You’re not loosing but gaining more. If you want that drops on your canvas feel the depth , appreciate beauty & be a part of their journey.
Build special bond which will
stay with you in every new step.
It is mutual “Give & Take”…
So the more you give
the more you’ll get it from them.
Me:- What if my work goes unnoticed ??What if they don’t like my work?
Canvas:-It’s OK…everyone has choice to make & we can’t force. Each drop is like precious pearl so many things to learn & so much knowledge to gain from them. In this process of finding you’ll always gain something.
With bunch of pearls ,
you’ll always
feel special, inspired & loved .
It will take time to understand what you want to give to & take from ocean. When you find your favorites colours store them in rich palette. So you can find them easily. This palette will expand every time when new drop is added on your canvas.ย In due time drops will take form of thick/ thin, permanent/ temporary, soft/bright etc….
Few drops will fade & few will vanish too. But many more new drops will come to sparkle on your canvas.
When you’re looking
for new drops,
many new pearls will
come to you
following
the trails you left behind…..
Me:- Wow…. great…really exciting !!
Canvas:- Yes exciting & interesting!
Paint me with
all Colours of Life.
Let each shade
define me & my existence.
Let me be Colourful Canvas
forever” .
When I opened my eyes , I surprised to see myself standing on the seashore…….beautiful, bright & peaceful place on the earth where Sun, Sand, Sea & Sky come together . But now the most fascinating thing is that I’m painting….. not my 1st but 41st canvas & with 1000 colours on my rich palette!!
Is this dream into dream??. …speaking canvas was a dream or this palette with 1000 colours??
I touched every colour & Yes, they are real pearls!…. .real 1000 followers not magical …Each one has left beautiful mark on my canvases & made it more splendid.
Painting done by Antara
What an amazing journey from one to more than 1000 precious followers .๐๐
With hundreds of comments and loads of love on my posts I would like to
Thank Every One For Your Everlasting Support .๐๐๐ป๐
Apologies to those who commented & followed recently but I couldn’t get back to you as I was occupied with many things. But remember your comments & support will have a special place in my heart . I am also very glad that you stopped by!
Even I missed so many recent posts of fellow bloggers but many of them know that whenever I visit their space I always try to catch up things which I had missed in their space & liked to read their posts at leisure .
Thanks again to all my Followers, Subscribers & Visitors to be part of his wonderful journey. I hope you all will continue to splash lovely colours in this year too!
Special thanks to Word Press for giving me chance to float in this magnificent ocean.
Spread Happiness…
Spread Love…
Spread Colours….
Peace…
I was searching for suitable pic for this Gratitude post but couldn’t find single one.ย So finally I askedย my daughter Antara to paintย something & she came up with this amazing painting which is more than perfect for this post.ย Many Thanks & Much Love to Her
ยฉ2017-2018 Bhavana, Colourfulcanvas,ย All Rights Reserved.
Congrats Bhavana on your growing family of followers. I loved the the definition of an artist and a writer, your daughters painting and the idea of conversation between the canvas and yourself. Enjoyed it immensely๐๐
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Many Thanks Radhika….I’m so happy to connect with you , you’re my favourite precious pearl in this ocean. Your comments always shine on my blog & made my work more brighter โโ๐.
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Liked your dialogue approach of writing to reach a conclusion .Lovely painting by Antara compliments it
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I’m so delighted with your kind reply. Thank you friend๐
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Excellent and creative write up Bhavana. What a beautiful painting by your daughter. The canvas really turned colorful, so an artist has already started her path of journey, nice.
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Ravi ,Your valuable insights always cheer me up. ๐
Your detailed comments on my various post have framed my work perfectly.
Thanks Friend for stopping by!๐
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Thanks for that respect Bhavana. Its a pleasure to be reader of your posts
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Antara is a fascinating artist. Bhavana! I love your words that teach on a writer and artist, creations that spread powerful energy and optimism. A heartwarming post.
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Thanks Vishal ๐..so happy to have you on palette. This kind words of appreciation have given beautiful shade on my canvas. Cheers๐
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Iโm touched and thanks for your beautiful interpretation of art!
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Beautiful ๐๐๐๐
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Appreciate you stopping by Zankhana.
Beautiful name โโ
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Ayeeeโฆโฆ Thank You ๐๐๐
Iโm gladโคโค
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Such a wonderful write up Bhavanaโฆ Really loved the read โคโค
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Dear Jyo ๐๐
You’re my favourite colour , who always give special touch to my work.
Thanks dear for being part of this colourful journey.
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Congrats Bhanvna.Antra’s paining is really matching to your write up …
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Thank You friend for coming over. But may I know who is this?
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Beautiful creativity of your canvas and congratulations for the growing family
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Thank you Tanvir for being a part of this colourful family. Without you all it wouldn’t be so beautiful.โโ
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Thatโs awesome! And nice post ๐
Keep the canvas colorful forever!!๐
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Sure!…it will as you are there to add life into it. Much love๐๐
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I liked your dream โ very realistic and apt. And a unique way of acknowledging a milestone ๐ Congratulations and look forward to interacting with you. Your daughter is very talented too!
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This is really sweet & fresh….just like you Dahlia. ๐ป๐ธ
Glad you stopped by.
I thought of doing this
“Gratitude” post in different way & I’m pleased to know that you liked it.
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Amazing painting. And congratulations on getting 1k+ followers. Iโm also new to your blog ๐
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Welcome Akriti๐๐. Thanks for coming over & throwing dash of new shades on my palette. ๐
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Always a pleasure ๐
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Wonderful conversation. hahaa
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Wow! Thanks Shreya with your smile you added sparkles & glitters to my canvas.โโ
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This really an awesome reply. Your welcome.
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Antara is so talented! The painting is beautiful!๐ธโฅ๏ธ
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Gratitude Shreya๐
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Its a beautiful painting, your daughter is talented.
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Appreciate your kind words Sudha.โโ
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So poetic, unimaginable conversation. Lovely read, and your daughter equally talented as you.
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So delighted that you found it lovely, Subbashini.
Thanks dear for being part of this colourful journey.
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With pleasure ๐
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Wow, that painting is very lovely! You should be proud of your daughter and congrats on 1000 followers ๐
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Yes, I am…๐๐
Thanks beautiful & I’m happy to have you on my rich palette. ๐๐๐
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Hello bhavana!
You are nominated. Check out my postโawardsโ if interested.
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Wonderful post. Loved your imagination. I am an artist and could relate to it so well. โบ๏ธ
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Thanks Anu….If I’m not wrong you have one more blog where you posted only paintings of yours.
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Yes, you are absolutely right..๐
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Very creative and beautiful! Nice to know a talented mother and daughter team๐
Thanks for stopping by and liking my post๐
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That’s really big compliment for me.
Thank you Sheeba for taking the time to read . ๐ธ๐ธ
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Hi Bhavana
This is a beautifully penned article and itโs coupled with a painting as lovely as your words!
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Appreciate you stopping by Divya. This comment made my day. ๐๐
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Great blog ๐ซ๐๐
Do give a look at my blog https://iamjatinnanda.wordpress.com/2018/02/08/im-no-game/
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Amazing blog ๐๐๐๐
Do check out mine : https://iamjatinnanda.wordpress.com/2018/02/26/a-sunny-day-aird-snore/
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I liked the conversation between you and the canvas. Antara’s painting looks perfect with your words… ๐
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I’m so happy you stopped by , Maniparna๐
These lovely words mean a lot to me! Thanks
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Always welcomeโฆ ๐
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Congrats Bhavana on achieving the 1000 followers milestone. I like how you drew a parallel between the canvas, this blog, colors, posts and followers. Reminds me of your other posts on friends like spices, the white color pencil. Your writing stays with us long after one has read the post. Keep going girl!
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That’s the nicest things I heard in the morning ๐
You really made my day Smitha.
Thanks to you Smitha for being so supportive throughout this journey & adding valuable insights to my plain canvas๐๐๐๐
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You add color through your words. Am happy I could make you smile. Have a wonderful weekend.
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You too dear! Cheers
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you both have real talent, thanks for the follow!
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I liked the picture , it’s beautiful nd colourful . Artistic and magical. I loved the conversation u have with canvas. ๐
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