Sridevi's paintings: Actress, icon, artist, artiste!

Sridevi's paintings--yep, the iconic Indian actress used to paint as well! Actress, icon, artist, artiste! 

During her film hiatus, Sridevi painted. A lot! She was always doing sketches and drawings on set, doodling when waiting around for her notoriously late appearances of her famed co-stars. Quite a few of Sridevi's artwork has been published in the 1980s and 1990s as magazine editors took note of the gifted gal; Sridevi's drawings appeared in Cineblitz, Aura magazine and a few other mags. 

When she was bringing up her children and at home, she had the time and opportunity to paint at leisure. Encouraged famously by fellow aspiring artist--and fan--Salman Khan, she ended up making a few large scale canvases. The first time she showed it in public was in Salman Khan's TV show Dus ka Dum. Inspired by the visuals of Sonam in Saawariya. a beautiful albeit rather empty film, a classic all style no substance movie! A rarity for Sanjay Leela Bhansali... However, the striking cinematography inspired Sridevi and The girl in the Blue Dress was done. Sridevi painted a more peaceful face and figurine, called it Thoughts, she painted Michael Jackson, her favourite artist in his most iconic pose and others too. Sadly, many of her pieces were lost in a fire a few years ago and didn't survive - but the memories and jpegs do! 

Over the years, Sridevi's work has been auctioned and some sold successfully. Now of course, some of those very pieces are invaluable since the passing of the iconic Indian actress. An artist to the core.