Oct 19, 2012

DIY: Truck Art Inspired Name Plate

I was on the lookout for a fun name plate for our home, but I really did not like most of what I saw. One day, when I was looking at some pictures of painted trucks in Pakistan, I decided to make a truck art inspired name plate. I have no drawing skills but the idea was for it to be fun, and not necessarily precise. After drawing and painting, I went over all the lines in black, to brighten it up. We waited for it to dry and then got it framed, and this is how it looks. It looks a lot more saturated and less patchy in real life than in the picture.
After I posted a picture of it on instagram (I'm madhugopalan there) a friend wanted one for her house too :) I had awesome fun making it - this time I added peacocks and stuff, but I cannot share any pictures because she has not seen it yet :)

20 comments:

  1. Loved, super loved the first picture and already in love with the second picture! Looks classy!

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  2. ingenious!

    love the colours, and, so striking against the black frame :)

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  3. cool stuff! love the bright colors!

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  4. The 2nd pic is awesome...
    Good Job :)

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  5. Superb! U r a natural!! loved it want to make one for myself(totally inspired)

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    1. Thank you so much :) I hope you enjoy making it :)

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  6. am giddy just looking at the picture.... want to blow you a kiss!

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  7. how cool madhu!You are way too inspiring!

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    1. Omg thank you Lakshmi! You are way too kind :)

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  8. Did you do it on paper with poster colors??

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  9. Hey.. It looks bright and awesome.. What medium did you use?

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