May 26, 2008

Mango Manthram – Bead Art

When Indira of Mahanandi has announced the Mango Manthram event, I immediately decided to take part in this. Since then I have been scratching my head with thoughts how to do that? I realized it is not that easy creating an art piece about mango, the heavenly fruit, rather than eating it. I thought why Indira didn’t announce Mango Eating Event (he he!). Anyways, I dig a hole in my head by scratching (just kidding) and came up with this bead art. I used different colored beads from my daughter’s bead collection.


What do you say about it? Which one looks better?

In the beginning I also drew two sketches about Mango, but wasn’t satisfied with them. Have a look at them below.


I know you are laughing at my art! Hey, I just gave it a try!

Here is a mango carving by my dear hubby.



My dear friend Andhra Flavors of “For Spicy Lovers has bestowed the “Yummy Blog Award” on me. Thank you so much for thinking about me, Andhra! You made me so happy.

32 comments:

  1. uma dear..wht a creative work on mangoes...i was surprised....ur sketch ,the art all looks superb and the carving is too good...convey to ur hubby tooo.....

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  2. nice one,,,everything looks so cool..soecially the bead work,,,

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  3. All the art work looks good. Nice attempt. Bead work requires spl mention. Continue with ur art work.

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  4. Mango carvings looks good..every thing is rocking!!!

    Bead work is First Class!!

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  5. Bead art looks great! Lovely creations Uma.

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  6. Uma,your entry for the Mango manthram is amazing yaar!!!Esp the bead work!!Well done!!

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  7. good good good.. u must have enjoyed doing this...

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  8. Oh these are just lovely Uma :)

    Rosie x

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  9. the carving is just too precious! :)

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  10. Hi uma

    good work!!!!!!!art is art whether simple or complicated! its the effort that matters!

    Regards,
    Veda

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  11. Bead work looks so beautiful...so creative and love the way, you have tried out so many things with hubby helping you out. ..

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  12. wow Uma, u are a artist too. love all your work. Bead work is amazing.

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  13. Thats a lovely artwork....loved the beadwork..

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  14. The bead work especially the second one is awesome Uma, and the sketch, i love the second one two.
    Ur husb carving is so cool! An artist family!

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  15. I like the bead work Uma.Though other pics are good this one is especially good.Congrats on ur award

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  16. what lovely beautiful creations uma!!i loved them all ..sooo good:)

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  17. very creative bead work uma....luved them...u have got a lot of patience...:)

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  18. Hi Uma...
    What a creative work... So cute...

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  19. the bead work looks wonderful....and that mango face is creative

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  20. Uma..I love the second pic in the post and also the mango carving by ur hubby..Seems the whole family is involved in this event

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  21. I love the 2nd bead work most of all. The drawings are cool too.

    Reg. millet, I thought that since finger millet is also a type of millet I went with that. Moreover I have not used bajra ever and after seeing srivalli's post only I came to know about that. Anyway I have sent a mail to Siri. Thanks for bringing this to my notice Uma.

    I live in the suburbs of Philly. Do let me know if you are visitng here anytime and I'll also inform you if I happen to come to CA.

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  22. he he he..I like the mango carving the best.

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  23. How very creative of you Uma.. I like them all but the bead work is the best!

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  24. Wow Uma !! You really have put in a lot of effort into this..I love the 2nd pic the best with the beads. Ur sketches and hubby's carving is very commendable too :)..

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  25. Awesome bead work! Hope you have done it on a kurta so you can wear it around.

    Even the carved mango looks so cute.

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  26. Uma darling! Congrats for the award you deserve it hun! :-D
    Then..I prefer the second photo and the mango cutted by your hubby :-D it's funny!
    Hugs
    Silvia

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  27. Hey Uma, everything looks gooood, love all the pics and last one is cuteeeeee!!!

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  28. It all looks so good Uma,
    and I would like to mention the 2 one ,that bead work is sooo Good ...

    Hugs and smiles
    jaya

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  29. lovely ones uma:) i like the 2nd one a lot.

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  30. Everything looks so pretty. Thanks Uma for contributing such lovely bead art to mango manthram event.

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  31. I especially liked the tiled layout. It's wonderful!

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Thanks for dropping by! Your comments and suggestions are most welcome. Hope to see you again! -Uma