Dear friends and fellow art enthusiasts,
I'm thrilled to share some wonderful news with you today: this blog has been named one of FeedSpot's Top 20 Indian Art Blogs for 2025!
When I published my first post back in 2006, I never imagined where this journey would lead. What began as a simple desire to document my artistic experiments and growth has blossomed into something far more meaningful than I could have anticipated.
Looking Back
Nearly two decades ago, I sat at my desk, nervously clicking "publish" on that first post. I wasn't sure if anyone would read it, care about it, or connect with what I was sharing. Back then, the digital art community in India was just beginning to take shape, and I simply wanted to carve out a small space where I could reflect on my creative process.
Those early posts—filled with unrefined techniques and uncertain brushstrokes—documented not just art pieces, but a personal evolution. Each stroke, each color choice, each finished piece became markers on this winding path of artistic discovery.
The Numbers Tell a Story
Today, as I look at the counter showing over 375,000 page views, I'm humbled and somewhat amazed. These aren't just numbers; they represent connections, moments of inspiration shared, and a community that has grown alongside this blog.
But what matters far more than metrics are the stories we've shared:
- The comments where you've told me how a particular technique helped you breakthrough in your own work
- The messages about how certain pieces resonated during difficult times
- The photos you've shared of your own art inspired by something you saw here
To My Readers
This recognition belongs as much to you as it does to me. Without your continued support, engagement, and enthusiasm, this blog would simply be a personal diary. You've transformed it into a living community.
To my earliest followers who encouraged me when viewership was in the single digits—thank you for believing in this journey before anyone else did.
To those who have joined somewhere along the way—your fresh perspectives and energy have kept this space vibrant and evolving.
To the silent readers who visit but rarely comment—I see you in the analytics, and I create with you in mind too.
What's Next
This recognition from FeedSpot isn't an endpoint but a milestone on a continuing journey. It inspires me to:
- Explore new artistic territories I've been hesitant to share
- Collaborate more widely with emerging talents
- Create more in-depth tutorials based on what you've told me you want to learn
- Foster deeper discussions about Indian art in the global context
Gratitude
As I reflect on nearly twenty years of blogging about art, I'm filled with profound gratitude. For every comment, share, email, and word of encouragement—thank you. For pushing me to be better, to try harder, to experiment more boldly—thank you. For creating a space where creativity is celebrated in all its forms—thank you.
This recognition affirms what I've always believed: that art has the power to connect us across differences, that sharing our creative journeys matters, and that the Indian artistic voice deserves to be amplified on the global stage.
So here's to you, to us, to the next chapter of this artistic journey. I can't wait to see where it leads.
With a heart full of color and gratitude,
Vidushini
What has been your favorite post or art piece from the blog over the years? I'd love to hear your thoughts in the comments below!
