It was almost half a decade since I'd last picked up a brush. I still remember when I finally decided to attempt a fresh new painting, I was frankly very unsure of myself. Absolutely not confident of working on a canvas, even the handmade paper that lay before me seemed very intimidating. I'd never imagined, an accomplished artist at college, it was the same Vibhuti would be so nervous about putting the pencil to paper again.As I gingerly held the pencil and moved it over the paper, willing my heart to take over again and guide my hands, it happened!
I was feeling that same old wave of excitement and passion for art. The paper seemed to suddenly throw up images into my head, not vice versa,as all know. And I actually sketched a Buddha. Within minutes the pencil sketch was smiling pleasantly back at me. I feverishly picked up my brush and a whole new vibrant pallette of colours starting filling up the blank spaces on the paper.
Little did I know at that moment, that this same Buddha would become my most popular piece of art selling under the YOLO banner, handpainted again onto the most varied fashion accessories like mobile phone cases, scarfs and handbags.
In fact, YOLO was born out of a bit of complaining from the footwear crazy husband. he wanted to pick up an interesting pair but for the need of comfort had impulsively shopped for pairs of North Star Loafers. Out of nowhere, a spark of an idea had me secretly working on the black pair. The boring charvoal black by morning was painted in the varied hues of a peacock. The preener that he is The Peacock was just the icon suiting his personality.The party animal that he is, was flashing a wide grin that eve' as he happily got ready to make a stylish entry at the DO'.
Thus was born, exactly 3 months ago, in the latter half of February, 2014.
YOLO by Vibz came about from a single spark of an idea, from the innate love for fashion and the undying passion for art.
YOU ONLY LIVE ONCE! So well, you need to LIVE this life to the fullest. have every wish fulfilled. pamper yourself to the hilt, let's begin doing just that, here at YOLO. Allow me to make you something bespoke, completely exclusive like none other, just for you. interesting fashion accessories that will help you make your mark. A style statement!
I have only recently begun this journey but the adulation has already begun to pour in.
I am ever thankful to God and all my patrons who appreciate my art and support my venture.
Please continue showering all th elove and LIKEs, yes! @ FB..:)
Sharing one of the MILESTONEs with you all here...
You can read the full article published in DNA of Navi Mumbai at here
http://epaper.dnaindia.com/
http://epaper.dnaindia.com/
I now strive to go ahead from here, while continuing to work with the same diligence and love for handpainted YOLO fashion accessories.
Thankyou and stay stylish always,
