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Subhashini Chandramani

@neelavanam.bsky.social

Botanical artist☘️ Breathing life into art with flowers, twigs and all things green☘️ Bangalore tree-hugger🌳 Gardening column in Deccan Herald- http://bit.ly/396whyS Blog- https://www.neelavanam.com

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Subhashini Chandramani @neelavanam.bsky.social · last yr.

A Broken-Leaf Geometer moth, Gonodontis Pallida. Seeing it for the first time.

A geometer moth that looks like a dry crinkled leaf. Gonodontis Pallida

Eve Castle @evecastle.bsky.social · last yr.

A reader lives a thousand lives before he dies. #quote by George R.R. Martin

A pic of several hard back books stacked so you can see their variant colors of paper but not their spines. This is written across the pic:

A reader lives a thousand lives before he dies.

#quote by George R.R. Martin

Source: DESIGN BY BETSY FARRELL GETTY IMAGES

Subhashini Chandramani @neelavanam.bsky.social · 2y ago

Poodle! Felt happy creating this art. When I saw the daisies I had a different idea. But the moment I placed them on the table, poodle eyes laughed at me. #botanicalart #illustration #nature

Poodle made from daisies.

Botanical art depicting a playful poodle’s face, creatively arranged using white flowers and petals on a dark background. Rounded blossoms mimic the curly fur, while darker-centered flowers form expressive eyes. Small flowers and petals shape the smiling mouth and perky ears, bringing the charming dog to life.

Subhashini Chandramani @neelavanam.bsky.social · 2y ago

Poodle! Felt happy creating this art. When I saw the daisies I had a different idea. But the moment I placed them on the table, poodle eyes laughed at me. #botanicalart #illustration #nature

Subhashini Chandramani @neelavanam.bsky.social · 2y ago

Spring is here.

A close-up image of a green caterpillar resting on a citrus leaf. The caterpillar has distinct white and brown markings along its body, resembling a snake’s face near its head area for camouflage. The vibrant green blends seamlessly with the leaf, highlighting its adaptive features. The background is softly blurred, keeping the focus on the caterpillar and the leaf.

priscilla page @priscillapage.bsky.social · 2y ago

was mostly keeping it together until I read Kyle MacLachlan's tribute to David Lynch

"Forty-two years ago, for reasons beyond my comprehension, David Lynch plucked me out of obscurity to star in his first and last big budget movie. He clearly saw something in me that even I didn’t recognize. I owe my entire career, and life really, to his vision.

What I saw in him was an enigmatic and intuitive man with a creative ocean bursting forth inside of him. He was in touch with something the rest of us wish we could get to.

Our friendship blossomed on Blue Velvet and then Twin Peaks and I always found him to be the most authentically alive person I’d ever met.

David was in tune with the universe and his own imagination on a level that seemed to be the best version of human. He was not interested in answers because he understood that questions are the drive that make us who we are. They are our breath.

While the world has lost a remarkable artist, I’ve lost a dear friend who imagined a future for me and allowed me to travel in worlds I could never have conceived on my own.

I can see him now, standing up to greet me in his backyard, with a warm smile and big hug and that Great Plains honk of a voice. We’d talk coffee, the joy of the unexpected, the beauty of the world, and laugh.

His love for me and mine for him came out of the cosmic fate of two people who saw the best things about themselves in each other.

I will miss him more than the limits of my language can tell and my heart can bear. My world is that much fuller because I knew him and that much emptier now that he’s gone.

David, I remain forever changed, and forever your Kale. Thank you for everything."

Subhashini Chandramani @neelavanam.bsky.social · 2y ago

Evening lights with a hand assembled #Qwad3d action figure.

A 3D printed and assembled figurine in black and white placed on a table lamp.

Subhashini Chandramani @neelavanam.bsky.social · 2y ago

I was thinking extreme climate is not about nature going berserk. It is a way for Nature reclaim all that humans selfishly possess. The five elements are powerful enough to destroy mankind and they will exist even when we aren’t around. Let that sink in. #losangelesfire

Subhashini Chandramani @neelavanam.bsky.social · 2y ago

Color transition of Confederate Rose.

The image features a collage of the Hibiscus mutabilis, commonly known as the Confederate Rose or Cotton Rose. It captures the flower’s fascinating color transition throughout the day, starting as a creamy white bloom in the morning (top left), gradually turning light pink (top right), deepening to a rich rosy hue (bottom left), and ending as a vibrant crimson shade (bottom right). The flower’s ruffled petals and large size are prominently displayed, set against its green leaves, showcasing its unique beauty.

Subhashini Chandramani @neelavanam.bsky.social · 2y ago

Bangalore feels so good this winter.

SG @silverlightgal.bsky.social · 2y ago

Times are a bit hard. Am urgently looking for paid writing assignments. If you or anyone you know requires a freelance writer (film/technology/travel/feature pieces/ghost writing), please hit me up.

Subhashini Chandramani @neelavanam.bsky.social · 2y ago

Blog post- About caterpillars and butterflies with a video of lime butterfly emerging from its chrysalis www.neelavanam.com/post/a-gentl...

A gentle flutter in your balcony.

About butterflies that are commonly seen inn a garden.

neelavanam.com

Subhashini Chandramani @neelavanam.bsky.social · 2y ago

Blog post- About caterpillars and butterflies with a video of lime butterfly emerging from its chrysalis www.neelavanam.com/post/a-gentl...

A gentle flutter in your balcony.

About butterflies that are commonly seen inn a garden.

neelavanam.com

Subhashini Chandramani @neelavanam.bsky.social · 2y ago

The heart of a lotus leaf opening itself to the world- slowly and steadily.

A lotus leaf opens up slowly and looks like clenched fingers, holding on to its youth.

Subhashini Chandramani @neelavanam.bsky.social · 2y ago

Water Chestnut bulls.

The water chestnuts look like a bull or a flathead. So I created an art with them, created eyes using petals, and some cypress leaves to create a scene where the bulls re behind green grass.

Subhashini Chandramani @neelavanam.bsky.social · 2y ago

Sabarmati Ashram- Where light plays with dark Wind plays with leaves The ripples of Sabarmati a soft murmur. Students descend from a bus, run through the corridors. Bachchon, look at the Mahatma, the teacher shouts. The behenji’s sweep the gathered dust with long handled mop, History remains.

A poem about Sabarmati Ashram-
Where light plays with dark
Wind plays with leaves
The ripples of Sabarmati
a soft murmur.
Students descend from a bus,
run through the corridors.
Bachchon, look at the Mahatma,
the teacher shouts.
The behenji’s sweep the gathered dust with long handled mop,
History remains.

Behenji, the lady who sweeps the corridors of the Ashram

Subhashini Chandramani @neelavanam.bsky.social · 2y ago

Treasure the flower- Gazania. #gardening #flower 🌱

Gazania flower. A multi petal golden orange flower with a pollen rich centre

Subhashini Chandramani @neelavanam.bsky.social · 2y ago

Today’s harvest- Broad bean and Tuvar bean from the garden. #gardening #nature #homegarden

Today’s harvest- Broad bean and Tuvar bean in a basket

Subhashini Chandramani @neelavanam.bsky.social · 2y ago

Backwaters of KRS Reservoir, Mysore.

The image captures the serene backwaters of the Krishna Raja Sagar (KRS) Reservoir during sunset. Silhouettes of trees, including palms and other foliage, stand gracefully against the water, reflecting the fading hues of the evening sky. The gradient sky transitions from soft orange and pink near the horizon to a deeper blue higher up, with a crescent moon and a single bright star visible. The tranquil water and darkened landscape create a peaceful and atmospheric scene, highlighting the beauty of the reservoir at dusk.

Kathryn Schipper @ravenala.bsky.social · 2y ago

Snowberry twig with faded leaves. Colored pencil on illustration board.

Colored pencil drawing of snowberry (Symphoricarpos)

Subhashini Chandramani @neelavanam.bsky.social · 2y ago

#artadventcalendar We all are art in progress. #botabicalart #gardenart

𝐓𝐨𝐦 𝐇𝐢𝐜𝐤𝐬 𝐌𝐞𝐝𝐢𝐚 @tomhicksmedia.bsky.social · 2y ago

A personal favorite. The older I get, the more poignant it becomes...

Jack Wallington @jackwallington.com · 2y ago

Fallen oak leaf covered in frost

Heeyoung Kim - Botanical Artist & Instructor @brushwhisperer.bsky.social · 2y ago

This tiny damselfly has the finest wing details I have ever painted! I have to deal with it with the finest brush that has only one or two hairs. Well, don’t laugh at the bee butt! Have a cheerful day! #botanicalart #SciArt #insect #naturalhistoryart #artforactivism

#Painting a tiny #damselfly with extremely detailed wing details. I have to deal with it with the finest brush. A blue damselfly is sitting on a #cottonwood leaf stalk. Delicate balance and fall colors create wonderful contrast to the blue color. Have a cheerful day!

Subhashini Chandramani @neelavanam.bsky.social · 2y ago

Please put a O’ podu for Copperpod seed pod. #Peltophorumpterocarpum #

The image shows a cluster of copperpod (Peltophorum pterocarpum) seed pods held up by a hand against the backdrop of a green tree and a partly cloudy sky. The seed pods are reddish-brown and have a distinct flattened, leathery texture with a slightly curved shape. The pods contrast beautifully with the greenery in the background, emphasizing their vibrant color and natural form. This tree is commonly seen in tropical regions, known for its bright yellow flowers and ornamental value.

Brigit Strawbridge @brigitstrawbridge.bsky.social · 2y ago

This amazing photo of a male leafcutter bee pushing away the protective plug of leaves, and emerging from his nest, was taken by macro photographer, Ed Phillips @ed-phillips.bsky.social who is well worth a follow! #bees #pollinators #insects #nature🌿 🐝

Subhashini Chandramani @neelavanam.bsky.social · 2y ago

A Persimmon fledgling. I tasted the fruit for the first time. It was not loaded with sweetness but it was good. I loved the leaves on the top and thought it looked like a fledgling waiting for its mom to bring food. Just put the fruit skin together to create this. Do you like the fruit?

A Persimmon fledgling. A fledgling created with Persimmon.
I tasted the fruit for the first time. It was not loaded with sweetness but it was good. I loved the leaves on the top and thought it looked like a fledgling waiting for its mom to bring food. Just put the fruit skin together to create this.
Do you like the fruit?

Kat Lehmann @songsofkat.bsky.social · 2y ago

Let us name the sunny days, not just the storms.

Ingrid Srinath @ingridsrinath.bsky.social · 2y ago

Your moment of zen.

View of Mount Salak, Bogor, Indonesia on the horizon.

Subhashini Chandramani @neelavanam.bsky.social · 2y ago

If you take the NICE road to Banerghatta from Mysore Road you can see swathes of fresh fountain grass on either side for a stretch of nearly two kilometres. A feast to the eyes. #Bangalore #naturalists 🌱