At Lavender, we are always eager to enhance the grace of our artworks in the best possible way. And this time we have got acquinted with the gadget -The Wacom CTL-671 Tablet -which has brought promises to give our projects a whole new dimension. We thought of introducing our new affable member to you all..

As it arrived...

With a tint of curiosity in our eyes and hearts throbbing with excitement ,we unsealed the pack only to get surprised by astounding look of the tablet. The neon border was something that lured our vision at first and followed by it's sleek and slim structure.

The neon border catched our eye...

After going through the instructions in the manual meticulously , we installed the BAMBOO software on our PC. The experience of using the touch pen was also satisfying though initially we faced certain difficulties in gaining the hand-eye coordination.

Thereafter on Adobe illustrator we tried to trace out a drawing, a rough sketch made previously. We had to simply put the paper containting our illustration within the drawing margins of the Wacom tablet and then select the Brush tool. Later using the touch pen to trace lines on the paper we were amazed to see the exact stroke lines on the computer screen.

Smaller illustratrations were easier to work with. Handwritings were recorded exactly as it looks naturally...

We have tried with a paper larger than the tablet but then it was quite difficult to locate the registration marks with the touch pen. A series of trial and error was required to locate it. So now we have become conscious about using a paper of the same size as that of the tablet or lesser than that.We are not yet a pro but still getting used to work with it more comfortably.

With larger images, registration marks couldn't be located exactly. You can see the strokes on the yellow parts.

To sum up, this device is recommended to those doodling or illustrating with a aim to print their respective works. The process of converting the hand-drawn lines to the computer has become a lot more easier with the same smoothness of using a pencil on paper. So this device is impeccable for beginners and the price is also affordable. Priced at only Rs. 7559.00, it was quite an amazing deal.

To buy, go to this link: http://www.amazon.in/Wacom-CTL-671-Tablet-7-44-Black/dp/B00FRHT5YI/ref=sr_1_3?ie=UTF8&qid=1481091638&sr=8-3&keywords=wacom+intuos

And now, its time to announce the winners of our "STORY BOOK" Contest!!

So, drumrolls please..! 

The winners are:

• Subhajit Kumar Barman (Illustration)
• Sreeja Paul (Narrative)

Congratulations to the winners..!! Your works will soon be featured in our "STORY BOOK" Collection!!

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"Artists use lies to tell the truth.
Yes, I created a lie.
But because you believed it,you found something true about yourself."-Alan Moore

A potent, which lies beneath all your dreams, is 'Imagination'. And it is the sole weapon which helps you to build a unique territory for yourself where your worried soul often finds solace. The voice that reverberates there can well charm other ears and echo with a subtle resonance in their hearts...
And this was a humble effort on our part to explore the overwhelming colours of those individual territories. 

    "The Story Book Contest" was a platform for young artists to unleash their hidden talents and here we put up the works for your appreciation.

To Vote for your favourite contestant, please click the link below the respective pictures. The link will take you to our facebook page album "The STORY BOOK Contest". Hit the 'LIKE' button there, 'COMMENT' below the picture and 'SHARE' the picture on your profile to let it gather more votes.! 

Help your friend's win by sharing as much as you can..!! 

Here are the entries, the age of the contestants range from 15 years to 26 years.

1. By Upasana Chakraborty

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2. By Aishik Dutta

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3. By Subhajit Kumar Barman

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4.By Sayantan Dutta

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 5. By Sreeja Paul

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We wish all  the contestants best of luck. May the best one win!! We can't wait to feature you in our Story Book Collection.!! 

The WINNERS will be declared on 5th December, 2016.

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Hey people,
Lavender have come up with a one of its kind contest, for all creative people out here. We will be coming up with our first collection of stationery, The 'Story Book' Collection pretty soon. But we thought of giving you a chance to showcase your work in this line. If you are a hobbyist, or scribble in your free time...if you are passionate...this contest is where you should participate..
The rules to enter are simple. Please check the detailed instructions below..

INSTRUCTIONS

There are 3 categories where you can participate -

• Illustration
• Narrative
• Illustration with supporting Narrative.

Rules for Participation:

• The contest is open for people residing in India only.
• Be creative. Only original work will be accepted.
• Mail us your work at lavender.imaginationsbeyond@gmail.com with Subject: 'Story Book Contest'
• In the mail, mention the Category you are applying for. Also mention your Name, Age and Gender along with it.
• The work you are sending should be a document file for narratives. For illustrations, send a scanned copy of your work along with your initials, in a .jpeg format.

Once we receive the entries by 30th November, we will be posting all the narratives and illustrations on this blog on 1st December. They will be linked to our Facebook Page and will be open for votes there. The counting of votes will begin as soon as the blog post is published. The participants will be informed the time via their e-mail. So please keep a check on your mailbox. The contest will be announced on our fb page too.
There will be 3 Winners - One from each Category.


Votes will be calculated on the basis of number of Likes, Comments received by your work on the page , and the number of Shares your work gets when it is published on our page.

Winner will be selected on the basis of the number of votes received on the respective pictures published on our Facebook Page.

The winner will be declared on the 5th of December, 2016.



Rewards:

These are some awesome rewards of the chosen winners.

• Your submitted work will be featured on the products of our 'Story Book' Collection. The winners will be informed when the collection is out.

• A blog post will be dedicated solely for the winners, featuring all other works of him/her.

So people, take out your sketchbooks and diaries and begin scribbling. We, the entire team of Lavender, wishes you best of luck in advance..we want the best to win...please..!!

:-)

For further queries , contact us:

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Mail us at: lavender.imaginationsbeyond@gmail.com
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"It's not time that is passing by, It is you and I."- Ruskin Bond

Do you know that we are in a constant state of metamorphosis? As time melts away unconsciously our perspectives change, out thoughts change, every little thing transforms...so 'change' is an incredible concept altogether.

After a sudden gush of late autumn shower, lost in the fragrance of wet earth  and with words of Ruskin Bond echoing in our heart, we tried to bring some change to a lump of clay lying around, tried to thoughtfully mould it into sensuous and exquisite pendants.

Slices of peace...

Theme: Lines and Intersections
The theme is gathered from our own life. The fine lines interweaving each other represent human life with its mundane trivialities which only hopes for a change...

Close up of the lines. Sometimes geometric, sometimes irregular...

Colour:
And we have chosen some soothing shades to complete the entire neck-piece. Soft touches of blue and brown is given to enhance it's elegance.

Hints of Iron and Cobalt oxides were used..

Still the base has been kept unchanged, it has remained the humble earthy. Because one idea reverberates within us that inspite of all changes, the ethos should not get erased from our heart...

See the entire collection here.!!

GIVEAWAY!!!:
You can WIN a set of pendant and earrings from our Collection by following some simple rules..

Rule 1. Comment on this post on our blog mentioning why you want a set.
Rule 2. Share our blog on your social media platforms and notify us with the links,so that we know.                Use these hastags.. - #lovelavender #lavenderimaginations
Rule 3. Like and Share our Facebook Page on your profile as many times as you want. Tag atleast 5 friends along with the post.
Once you complete all these 3 steps, let us know that you have done it by commenting below this post.

And you're done!! The winner will be chosen on the basis of the no.of shares by an individual and by the completion of every step.
We will announce the WINNER in our next blog post.!!! So stay tuned.

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As we travel through the varied contours of our life, we nurture some profound bonds or friendships, you may well treat them as elixirs as they have the potent to keep you heartily alive. But have you ever thought of naming a friendship- bestowing upon it a sense of freedom?!

There was an intriguing camaraderie shared by some art lovers and they fondly entitled it as 'Lavender'..! 'Lavender- Imaginations beyond...'

No! The name of these constellation of creative spirits were not chosen randomly. It emerged from an abiding memory of my friend, Rajendrani. And I would like to bring forth snippets of that lingering conversation where she poured out her heart to us..
".....the whiff of mountain air pervaded my nostrils, crept into my blood as we escaped to the calm and pristine Bhutan...amidst the breathtaking vista of azure blue sky, powder-white hovering clouds and hills hugging each other I found a handful of Jacaranda trees in front of Punakha Dzong...there awe-inspiring rich hues I can still envision...it was lavender, a mesmerizing, exhilarating shade of bluish purple..."

And that was her tryst with 'Lavender'! Hence, we embarked on our journey with hearts full of imagination and eyes filled with wander..

At the far recess of our heart lie some thoughts which crave for identity.  And often do we wonder how to give them a frame. They need manifestation, an explicit expression for which we invite you to the overtures of 'Lavender'.

Our identification

Each and every piece of our art descends from the womb of our imagination and bespeaks a story. They all are unrestrained expressions of passion that throbs deep within!

"Though it's 'lavender' it has myriad shades..it carries with itself shades of 'purity', 'innocence', and 'devotion', devotion to your true state! It is a graceful journey to find stories unheard. We conjure up each item gathering inspirations from real life. At times it feels that our efforts measure up to the ardour of a wanderer in the unfathomable sea in search of Polaris...", in the words of Swagata.

The entrance of our Studio... We welcome you with a slice of nature.

So come, nourish 'Lavender' with the creative energies latent inside you. Do not hesitate to vent out your unparallel ideas and mould them into cherishable souvenirs of this odyssey. It offers a platform to all introverts like us to be fearless with their dreams and your hobbies to gain a pedestal!

Come in touch with us to delve deep into the joy of creation and be a part of 'Lavender'. The warm folds of this bond will definitely enrich your soul..

Hope you would like to meet your most amicable team mates and join hands with them.

Rajendrani Dutta

Rajendrani Dutta, the architect of 'Lavender', who has intricately woven this to satisfy your heart's whispers...

Swagata Jana

Swagata Jana, the partner and co-coordinator, who has patronized her in every way possible...

Mandavi Pyne

And myself, Mandavi, the content writer, who has given breath to her fancies to paint with her words and revealed the secrets of 'Lavender' to you.. 

Love Lavender.