Hand-Painted Art and Custom Creative Gifts
A visual collection of my favorite hand-painted projects, from meditative mandala wall art to everyday items turned into decor. Whether you want a custom gift or a splash of color for your space, here is how I mix tradition with a bit of modern mischief.
This is where I find my peace. Watch as thousands of dots come together to form a universe of color and pattern in this large mandala, a process that is pure meditation for me.
Here is a finished Madhubani painting of Surya Dev, the Sun God. I used a unique pastel palette to give this traditional Indian folk art a soft, modern feel, perfect for bringing warmth and gratitude into your home.
Carry a piece of art with you! This video shows how I hand-paint a vibrant mandala onto an eco-friendly tote bag, turning a simple accessory into a unique style statement.
I believe in turning the ordinary into something beautiful. Watch me paint traditional Warli art onto a *mitti ka ghada* (earthen pot), transforming it into a functional and artistic piece that celebrates our roots.
This is my take on the protective Evil Eye symbol, created as an intricate blue mandala. It’s a design meant to bring positive energy and keep negativity at bay, all while being a beautiful piece of art.
A little piece of divinity for your home. This video shows the creation of a hand-painted Lord Jagannath fridge magnet, from the first sketch to the final colorful details.
Stippling is a drawing technique where I use tiny dots to build an image. See how I use colorful gel pens to create this detailed and vibrant lizard, one dot at a time.
About this collection
I paint on everything from canvas to clay pots, often using things others might toss aside. My work combines traditional techniques like Madhubani and Warli with modern dot art, creating pieces that feel personal and rooted. If you see something you like, tell me, and we can customize it to match your vibe.
Art is my therapy and how I process the world. When I sit down to paint, it is about finding rhythm in the chaos, whether I am working on a complex chakra-themed mandala or a simple Warli design on a mitti ka ghada (clay pot). My style relies on high-grade acrylics and fine-liners to ensure that every stroke lasts, whether it is on a tote bag you carry daily or a wall hanging that stays in your living room.
You will notice a lot of stippling and dot art in this collection. It is a slow, meditative process, and it shows in the final result. I also love the unpredictability of upcycling. Turning a used glass bottle or an old jar lid into a fridge magnet is not just about waste reduction; it is about finding new stories in old objects.
If you are looking for a gift, I work on a variety of surfaces. Bookmarks, tote bags, coasters, and custom canvas paintings are all on the table. My process is collaborative. If you have an initial, a favorite color, or a specific symbol like the Evil Eye in mind, let me know. I prefer to sketch out a design that feels like you rather than just churning out mass-produced decor. Every piece I ship is varnished to handle the humidity and dust, so you do not have to worry about the art fading with time. Just send me a message to discuss your idea, and we can get started.
Shalini
I am Shalini, and I paint to keep life colorful and quiet. My cats keep me company while I turn ordinary things like old jars and tote bags into something you would actually want in your home. I love keeping things simple, cute, and full of Indian folk charm.
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