I am a #compulsiveDoodler who just loves Doodling. The free-flowing unstructured repeating patterns slowly evolve into a meaningful design. Given time, pen and paper, I am bound to Doodle. It is meditation to me.
Doodling, unlike Mandala and other art forms, does not have strict grammar. It does not believe in Perfection. It takes life as free-flowing and is comfortable with an unstructured approach. I experiment with Mandala, ZenTangle, Sacred Geometry and Tantra symbolism from the shamanic world in my doodles.
I am open to commissioned work. It can be a free-flow open structure, objects, heroes, mythology, tantra, projects, services and even signatures. To commission an assignment or buy available artwork original or print, do send an email or connect on Twitter S_kotnala.
IMPORTANT. If you plan to commisson or buy.
Doodles below are offered unframed. Sizes are approximate. Price excludes 12% GST. Free shipping in India for original which comes with a certificate. Additional shipping charges for print apply- Print is serialised and not more than 20 prints will be made of any original artwork. Framing if desired can be done at additional cost but it is best if they get framed later. The sale only gives the original or the print and does not give the buyer a right to use them for the pattern or create any other item of commercial value including items for self-consumption like the mobile cover, wallet, canvas shoe etc.
MYTHOLOGY SERIES 1
All approx 24 cm X 17 cm ( Variation plus minus 1-2 cm).
ORIGINAL: INR 10,000 INR – unless separately indicated
ORIGINAL: INR 15,000 INR with permission to print in poster-calendar etc 500 Units
PRINT DIGITAL: INR 1,500
PRINT CANVAS: INR 3,000 8*12 ( Studio Mounts)
SPECIAL -ALL THREE – BRAHMA – VISHNU- MAHESH
ORIGINAL: INR 20,000
DIGITAL PRINT: 5,000
CANVAS PRINT: 8000
BRAHMA VISHNU MAHESH
BRAHMA ELEEMSNTS AND REPRESENTATION: Central circle- conscious and subconscious mind. The four theories of Brahma creation. Power of Mahesh, Navel of Vishnu, Power of Parvati or Swayambhu. The four heads look in the 4 cardinal directions. Four hands holding Vedas (Knowledge) Manaka (Time), Ahuti spoon (Giving) & Kamandal ( space, constraint, receiving). Outer circle; Life is cyclic but the end and start of the cycle is unknown. 2nd circle; life has unpredictable ups and downs. 3rd circle. Life is full of Chaos and discipline which runs the leveraged cogs of life. Circle 5- 7 circle. These at times uplift you and at times probe your intellect. The intellect bridges the understanding. And beyond all that is yet another space of unknown.
VISHNU ELEMENTS AND REPRESENTATION: Kurma. Matsya. Varaha. Narasimha. Vamana. Rama. Krishna. Kalki. Budha. Parashurama. AND Venkateshwara swaroop. Sudarshan Chakra. Panchajanya – Shank. Kaumodak – Mace. Adisesha Sheshnaga. Padma- Lotus.
SHIVA ( MAHESH) ELEMENTS. Shiva Linga, Nandi, Rudraksh, The matted hair, Mandala- cyclic life, Chandra, Ganga, Bhasma, Trinetra Trident, Damaru, Nagraj Vasuki, Ananta Nabh-Dhara-Patal
MYTHOLOGY SERIES 2
ELEMENTS AND REPRESENTATION: MAHALAXMI. Ganesh ( Shubh). Lotus, Owl. Mahalaxmi Auspicious Feet Mark. Ayushman Mudra. Giving Mudra. The Kalash Of Good Luck. Diya. Crackers- Celebration. Subh Swastik. Elephant Welcome. The Phanush- Decorative Lights. Coins- Money- Financial Gains. Mukut.
ELEMENTS AND REPRESENTATION: YAMA: Yama the God of Death. One who is just and does not differentiate between people. In the doodle- The mace. The knowledge mark. The vehicle- Buffalo. Farsa. Phash- rope. The unique horned head gear. The perpetuity and certainty of death is a mid halt between different births. A time to change your external wear for the soul.
ELEMENTS AND REPRESENTATION: Devi. Durga. Mahakali.
The Abhay Daan Mudra. The Chandra Mastak Bindu. Moon. Shank. Kali tongue. Kadak to kill Raktbeej. A pan to hold the blood. The three vehicles of Devi avatars – Lion, Cow and Swan. weapons- Trident, Arrow, Kadak, Mace and Sword. Representations. Prostrating Shiva represented by the Damru. Leaf denoting recreation. Feather denoting softness. Avchetan and Chetan mind by the white and dark stars. Time by tribal hour-glass. Confusion and solution symbols on either side. Unity and inclusive symbol on two sides. The saree as vastra. Floral bands as shringar. Wheat for prosperity.
MYTHOLOGY SERIES 3
GAMESHA ELEMENTS: Ganesha, Mouse Mooshak Dinka, Serpent Vashuki, Shivalinga, Abhaydaan-, Enlightenment, Ears, Karma, Vighanharta, Lakchakra
KRISHNA ELEMENTS. Mayurpankh, Magical Flute, Kadam Tree, Basket for The New Born Krishna to Cross the River Yamuna, Cloths Belonging to Gopies Hanging on the Tree, Shanka Panchajayna, The Matki With Dahi, The Septent Sheshnaga, Sudarshan Chakra, Virat Roopa- Depicted by the Garland that is disproportionate to everything else in the visual.
ONAM ELEMENTS: Datyaraja Mahabali, Boat Race, Elephant With Frontal Decoration, Chatri, Sea, Ornamental Diya Stand, The coconut Tree.
RELIGION – MYTHOLOGY SERIES 4
CHRISTIANITY ELEMENTS: Church, The last supper, Six-pointed star, Anchor, Good Shepherd, 5 elements- 5-pointed star, The all-seeing eye, Peacock, Bible, Wine and bread, The Alpha Omega, fish, Christ, The crown of thorns, Resurrection, Easter egg, Lilly cross, Four leaved clovers, Chi-Rho.
PARSI ELEMENTS: Fire, Faravahar, Sun, six-pointed star, vulture, One God, Good deed, Good Thoughts, Bridge of judgement, 5 elements, Temple, Candle, Sudreh and Khusti, Divo
THE TREE SERIES DOODLE. (SOLD)
Doodles 12 TREE was commissioned by VANSHAKTI an NGO working in the area of saving trees. Watch the whole series here.
THE TIME MACHINE
We are all but puppets in the hands of the almighty. Time always has answers to every possible question and we don’t control it. It is like a watch ticking away. SIZE – A3. Original INR 15000 PRINT 2500
THE ART OF MOTORCYCLING.
One of my favourites. A complex mix of Mandala and ZenTangle along with a subject. The Royal Enfield. 25cmX 19 cm. Black and white.
FRIENDLY DRAGON
Size 25 cm X 20 Cm approx.
ESSENCE OF LIFE. (Not Available)
I first visualised ESSENCE OF LIFE in my dream and it left me with a hazy memory. The first two attempts did not do justice to the concept. I then went for the induced LUCID dream and saw what my subconscious has been pushing me to see. In my third attempt, I managed to come near to what I had seen. It has given birth to a whole book.
FIBONACCI
DOLA RE DOLA– Inspired from the movie
COTTAGE NIRVANA ( SOLD)
SACRED DESIGN
The sacred design structured doodle is created following the ritual of bathing- pooja- remembering the person and his/her pitra and calling them to bless the paper. The sacred design then becomes uniquely installed with positive energies. 20.5 cm X 20 cm. Black and white. Original INR 6,000 Print INR 1500 .
Original 5,000
THE ALLOY WHEEL
This one is a Hyundai alloy wheel with an Apollo tyre on it. Watch here
Left 20.5cmX 20 cm. Black and white. Original INR 5,500
Right 17 cm X 17 cm. Black and white. Original INR 5,500
MEDITATIVE WORK
Life source. 20cm X 20 cm Original 5,000
EXPERIMENTATION WITH COLOUR DOODLE.
I prefer using black in on white paper. But have at times experimented with colours. Here is one doodle with colour. Some more doodles in preferred black ink.
