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Detail of Ratnasambhava necklaces from a Tibetan statue

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Rajshree in Geet Gaya Patharon Ne (1964)

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““I won’t tell you that the world matters nothing, or the world’s voice, or the voice of society. They matter a good deal. They matter far too much. But there are moments when one has to choose between living one’s own life, fully, entirely, completely—or dragging out some false, shallow, degrading existence that the world in its hypocrisy demands. You have that moment now. Choose!””

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 Oscar Wilde

and so I did! Today is my Birthday and it also marks a year of me coming out to my close family and friends!

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““I won’t tell you that the world matters nothing, or the world’s voice, or the voice of society. They matter a good deal. They matter far too much. But there are moments when one has to choose between living one’s own life, fully, entirely, completely—or dragging out some false, shallow, degrading existence that the world in its hypocrisy demands. You have that moment now. Choose!””

—

 Oscar Wilde

and so I did! Today is my Birthday and it also marks a year of me coming out to my close family and friends!

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“I won’t tell you that the world matters nothing, or the world’s voice, or the voice of society. They matter a good deal. They matter far too much. But there are moments when one has to choose between living one’s own life, fully, entirely, completely—or dragging out some false, shallow, degrading existence that the world in its hypocrisy demands. You have that moment now. Choose!”

 Oscar Wilde

and so I did! Today is my Birthday and it also marks a year of me coming out to my close family and friends!

(via niramish)

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Group of courtesans, Company style, 1800-25

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DESCRIPTION: I am a huge fan of corsets, especially the one by Alexander McQueen made from wood that's now in MET, Body casts from Jean Paul Gaultier, Thierry Mugler. Look 1 & 2 have the corset/bustier made from dark brown leather and the edges are embroidered and weaved into lace which is made as the top part and the skirt is of two parts, a sheer burnt umber panelled skirt with a sheer embroidered/lace skirt made with lots of Indigo circular patches. Look 3 has a body cast which is cut in a manipulative manner following the contours of female body, and the seams are sewn together in the embroidered lace pattern. I really want to make these garments a reality one day, I love the idea of incorporating lace, leather & leaves. Hopefully it would turn amazing! #fashionsketches #fashionsketchbook #fashiondesigner #fashionsketch #fashionillustration #fashionstudent #niftian #readytowear #readytowear2019 #fallwinter #fallwinter2019 #leaves #fall #corset #bustier #leafembroidery #automne #indianartists #indianfashiondesigner #zoehong #practicenotmagic #designchallenge https://www.instagram.com/p/BsLVUbSgNRo/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=uae6aq84oeq7

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Automne délicate 🍂🍁 #fashionsketches #fashionsketchbook #fashiondesigner #fashionsketch #fashionillustration #fashionstudent #niftian #readytowear #readytowear2019 #fallwinter #fallwinter2019 #leaves #fall #corset #bustier #leafembroidery #automne #indianartists #indianfashiondesigner #zoehong #practicenotmagic #designchallenge https://www.instagram.com/p/BsLTv5DAq_5/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=1vogssab13ojp

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Tartan Eleganaza Extravaganza ✨ Holiday collection - 2018 #tartan #plaid #ruffles #fashionsketches #fashionsketchbook #fashiondesigner #fashionillustration #couture #highfashion #holidays #holiday2018 #holidaycollection #boots #bootsthehousedown #indianartists #instagramartists #latepost https://www.instagram.com/p/BsDx5lagP0d/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=80afier4otep

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Bows & Tulle 🖤🎀 Holiday Collection 2018 #flannel #plaid #bows #tulle #sheerdress #fashionsketches #fashionsketchbook #fashionillustration #fashionsketch #fashiondesigner #fashionstudent #highfashion #tartan #tartaneleganza #boots #giftwrap #inspiration #instagramart #indianartists #illustration https://www.instagram.com/p/Br2lNVJgKvL/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=172odytbu7cag

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Cape Couture 💫 Holiday Collection 2018 Happy holidays & merry Christmas everybody. 🎄 #christmas #christmascollection #fashionillustration #fashiondesigner #fashionsketches #fashionsketchbook #fashionsketch #instagramart #instagramartists #indianartists #mixedmedia #hautecouture #christmascouture #capes #businesssuit https://www.instagram.com/p/Br0Okj7gjD-/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=1wbd8cm16aovh

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#inktober #Inktober2018 Day 1| Poisonous Sorry I know im late, but here it is. Texture of oil droplets using black brushpen. #artistinternational #artistsoninstagram #brushpens #latepost https://www.instagram.com/p/BobBL3pgyZ8/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=1snfxvrstl3rf

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A quick color study on different shades of yellow. Medium: Staedtlers on colored paper. #artistsoninstagram #instagramart #instagramartist #art #colorpencil #neonyellow #colorstudy #quicksketch #fashionillustration #artistinternational https://www.instagram.com/p/Bni7I3FhAMZ/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=1vqxsc9vljtgv

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I remember when I was little & I heard single ladies & instantly recorded it. I remember how the song made me feel powerful although I had no clue what the lyrics meant. Now, Beyonce, her music & her life became such an inspiration & strength to me, I always thank god for Beyonce. Happy birthday mom. @beyonce . And yes, this painting looks lot better & nicer in person. #instagramart #instagramartist #beyonceart #beyonce #happybirthdaybeyonce #queenbey #beyhive https://www.instagram.com/p/BnT55wOhrTz/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=vjabhnugs7ng

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Inside & out. Medium : Watercolors on watercolor sheet. #watercolor #watercolorpainting #artistsoninstagram #fashionillustration #suedejacket #fashionsketch #potrait #artist #indianartist #igart #quicksketch #artshare

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Color study was never this fun. Inspiration from one of my favourite artists on Instagram @elmo_84 . #colorstudy #practice #realism #colorpencils #charcoalpencils #mixedmedia #instagramartists