About Dazzling Designs By Archana
Dazzling Designs strives to design and create beautiful one of a kind works of art. I hand Paint ceramics & jewelry & make apparel & accessories.
Dazzling Designs By Archana Description
Hi, my name is Archana Gupta. I am the creative mind behind Dazzling Designs which showcases hand painted ceramics & jewelry, handmade apparel & accessories.
Let me tell you a little bit about myself. I was born in the city of Indore in India. Both my parents were Botany professors at the university, but I distinctly remember growing up surrounded by artists, singers, photographers, writers and poets. My brother and I were active participants in everything creative and were encouraged to have an expression and an opinion. We would both get on our bicycles for our ‘drawing class” 3 times a week in the evenings. Mr Akhilesh Verma, who is a renowned, contemporary artist, has been my mentor and guru since I was 12 years old. I completed high school with a major in Fine Arts and enrolled in the Maharaja Sayajirao University, Baroda, India, for a degree in Applied Arts. In those days women in India did not go to far away universities, especially not to pursue higher education in “Fine Arts”. However, both my parents supported me and my mother in particular, was ahead of her times and made sure I had the best foundation to build my life on.
After graduating university, I started working as a visualizer in Venart Advertising in Mumbai, India. A couple of years later, I got married to my college sweetheart Manoj. He is an engineer and has a very small eye for art , yet he has been a pillar of strength in all my creative pursuits. We have lived in different parts of the world for last 25 years. This gave us the opportunity to travel the world extensively. Getting to know different people, cultures, traditions and learning the local art and architecture has enriched my life. I have tried to absorb the essence of these exposures but my core inspiration stems from my Indian roots. My work reflects what I have learned from the rich art and architecture of India.
I have evolved as an artist over the years and started free hand painting on ceramics, glassware, and jewelry using non-toxic permanent colors. These hand painted ceramics and glassware can be used everyday as they are food safe, microwave safe and dishwasher top shelf safe. Similarly the jewelry remains forever bright and beautiful.
As my love for painting flourished so did my desire to channel my creativity in other ways. I took singing, dancing and violin lessons. My biggest passion, however, became sowing. When I was 15 years old, the tailor ruined my dress and I was furious. This got me thinking, if I stitch my own clothes I do not have to pay someone else, and I can design the latest fashions. Thus, I was reborn as a tailor. I learned the basics from my mother and my neighbor. A few attempts later, I was the best dressed 15 year old! I took inspiration from the diverse and traditional weaves from different parts of India. Every region, state and even village, has distinct weaves, motifs, patterns and fabrics. Over the years I have perfected my art, sowing for my two daughters, Sooravi and Tanishka, friends and family. My hobby as a designer evolved into a full time vocation. My daughters are a constant source of inspiration for me even today. They “call dibs” on the first garment in every new style that I come up with. They advise me, guide me and model for my work to make the creations extra glamorous.
think art, architecture, the performing arts and fashion are all intertwined and are inspired by each other. Being successful today by painting a beautiful platter or designing a fashionable outfit is not extraordinary. It is just an attempt at tapping my creativity in different art forms. My education, experiences, my friends, and my family have laid out a solid foundation to build these beautiful, and unique Dazzling Designs. "Dazzling Designs" personifies me as an artist. I hope my creations bring as much joy and color into your life as they have in mine.
Reviews
Wow! Fringe Festival is here! Dazzling Designs is back in the same spot! 16th-26th August Handmade apparel & hand painted jewelry!
Just for this Saturday 7th July my stall# is 113! Please come down and say Hi!!
Canada Day Special! Hand painted necklace and earrings by Dazzling Designs!
Canada Day Special!! Hand painted necklace and earrings by Dazzling Designs @ Sherwood Park, Alberta
Dazzling Designs will be back to the market this Saturday too! Handmade Clothes, Scarves and Hand Painted Jewelry all under one roof!! Only @dazzlingdesignsbyarchana
Back in Sherwood Park Farmer's Market!! Do come and check out my one of a kind hand painted jewelry and beautiful hand made apparel and scarves!!
@etsyedmonton tomorrow 10am-4pm! Hand painted jewelry and hand made apparel! dazzlingdesignsbyarchana.com @ Alberta Aviation Museum
We are @ 124 Grand Market today 4pm-8pm! Time to buy a beautiful one of a kind hand painted jewelry!
We are at City Market Downtown at City Hall today! My unique clothing and one of a kind hand-painted jewelry make the perfect gifts to show your mothers and grandmother's how much you appreciate them. And to show how much we love you, in honor of Mother's Day, we're giving away a gift, a gorgeous hand-painted pendant, with every purchase!
Just finished painting this wonderful necklace! A perfect gift for MOM! Dazzling Designs by Archana
Dazzling Designs first outdoor market of the season! Come and shop for one of a kind hand painted jewelry and hand made apparel and scarves! Mother's Day Special!! Get a free gift of hand painted jewelry with each purchase! www.dazzlingdesignsbyarchana.com
Dazzling Designs is back to Farmer's Markets! Come and shop for one of a kind hand painted jewelry and hand made apparel and scarves! Mother's Day Special!! Get a free gift of hand painted jewelry with each purchase! www.dazzlingdesignsbyarchana.com
A big thanks to all the beautiful ladies who bought my creations this weekend at The Butterdome Spring Craft Show! See you at City Market Downtown on Saturday.
Hand painted jewelry! Colors=joy! @dazzlingdesignsbyarchana @ Butterdome U Of A
All set for the Butterdome Spring Craft Show! What a beautiful set up! Looks great! Shop at booth #333 for "one of a kind" jewelry and clothes which you will enjoy for years to come!! Friday-10am-10pm. Saturday-10am-6pm. Sunday-10am-5pm. @ Butterdome U Of A
Setting up for Butterdome Spring Craft Show! Shop at booth #333 for beautiful handmade apparel and hand painted one of a kind jewelry! @dazzlingdesignsbyarchana
Hand Woven Banarasi Summer Silk full length skirts! Gorgeous, traditional and stunning! A perfect outfit for a special occasion.... @ Dazzling Designs By Archana
Rayon blend summer dress! @ Dazzling Designs By Archana
I rarely buy jewelry any more (I have a large collection and don't often see anything I don't already have �) But Archana's designs are unique and beautiful. I can't resist!
I love my cape that Archana helped me pick out at the Fringe! She was so friendly and so skilled in her designs. It was hard to pick just one item - looking forward to getting something else soon and supporting a local artist!
*edited for autocorrect typos :)
I rarely buy jewelry any more (I have a large collection and don't often see anything I don't already have �) But Archana's designs are unique and beautiful. I can't resist!
I love my cape that Archana helped me pick out at the Fringe! She was so friendly and so skilled in her designs. It was hard to pick just one item - looking forward to getting something else soon and supporting a local artist!
*edited for autocorrect typos :)
I rarely buy jewelry any more (I have a large collection and don't often see anything I don't already have �) But Archana's designs are unique and beautiful. I can't resist!
I love my cape that Archana helped me pick out at the Fringe! She was so friendly and so skilled in her designs. It was hard to pick just one item - looking forward to getting something else soon and supporting a local artist!
*edited for autocorrect typos :)
I rarely buy jewelry any more (I have a large collection and don't often see anything I don't already have �) But Archana's designs are unique and beautiful. I can't resist!
I love my cape that Archana helped me pick out at the Fringe! She was so friendly and so skilled in her designs. It was hard to pick just one item - looking forward to getting something else soon and supporting a local artist!
*edited for autocorrect typos :)