Ready. Set. Go AtoZChallenge 2017 - Theme Reveal

By Monday, March 20, 2017 ,

Today we begin another attempt by yours truly to complete a challenge. Every time I tried to take up a challenge on this blog, I have failed miserably - From 52Booksin52Weeks to 30DaysofBlogging. 

But I am still taking up the AtoZChallenge this year. Why? Because as Beyonce once said, “I’mma keep running coz winners don’t quit on themselves.”



What is the AtoZChallenge?

In AtoZ challenge, I will blog all through April (26 times to be exact, if you remove the Sundays). Every blog post that I do will be ordered from A to Z. So the first post will start with A, second with B, and so on. 

Why a theme to the challenge?

Just writing a blog post inspired by alphabets, is boring to be honest. It also means that I will have writer’s block almost every day. But with a theme, I am more focused and inspired to write. 

So, my theme for the AtoZChallenge.. Post Impressionist Art


Why Post Impressionist Art?


Because over the time, I have fallen in love with this art form from the late 1800’s. So much so that I wish I had learned more about art history in school. I even looked at degrees in art history that I could do. But none of them in India provide a specialization in post impressionist art.

So, this challenge is an excuse for me to learn more about some of the most amazing paintings in the world, and share it with you. 

Why European Art and not Indian? Are you an anti-nationalist/Congressi?


None of the above.

I am just a lover of art, and as it turns out, paintings by post impressionist artists inspires me to write. And may be it will motivate me to write regularly every day.

The challenge starts from 1st April, and from then on, I will be blogging everyday (except Sundays)


To stay updated, you can follow me on Facebook and Twitter, or just check the website at 12am everyday :) 


Let’s hope I can make it through!

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42 comments

  1. Modern Gypsy20 March 2017 at 14:55

    That's an interesting theme! I'll look forward to reading your posts in April. All the best, and I hope you can ace this challenge. ;-)

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    1. Ritika Tiwari20 March 2017 at 14:59

      Glad you liked it! And yes, I am seriously hoping I can at least finish this one :/

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  2. Cathy Kennedy20 March 2017 at 15:52

    Ritika,

    I know very little about the art world but I admire those with gifted abilities to create on the canvas or sketch pad. I have a creative nature that needs fulfilling and I always wanted to be an artist but never allowed myself time to grow my abilities. I will bookmark your site to learn more about art and hopefully inspire me in my creative endeavors. I invite you to visit Curious as a Cathy to read my theme reveal post!

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    1. Ritika Tiwari20 March 2017 at 22:43

      Hi Cathy

      I am so happy that my posts are able to inspire you. I honestly thought this would be a very boring topic for many, but I went ahead with it because I wanted to do this whole challenge for myself :)

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  3. Ishieta20 March 2017 at 15:59

    This is an interesting theme. To know/learn more about this is on my list too. I look forward to reading your posts :) Good Luck!

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    1. Ritika Tiwari20 March 2017 at 22:43

      Hi Isheeria

      Thank you so much! Hope to see you here more :)

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  4. Boisterous Bee20 March 2017 at 16:23

    Paintings and art?! Now that is a rare theme to find. Waiting for more of it :)

    All the best!

    Cheers
    BoisterousBee

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  5. Shalzzzz20 March 2017 at 17:27

    That is an interesting theme. I am looking forward to your posts, Ritika. Happy A to Z :)
    Sawasdee Thailand at Kohl Eyed Me
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    1. Ritika Tiwari20 March 2017 at 22:44

      Thank you so much Shalzzz. And best of luck to you too!

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  6. Arlee Bird20 March 2017 at 19:03

    I like that try again spirit! As another art lover I can appreciate your theme. Have a fun and successful April.

    Arlee Bird
    Tossing It Out Theme Revieal: It's About Time

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    1. Ritika Tiwari20 March 2017 at 22:45

      Wow! Thanks a lo Arlee. And best of luck to you too

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  7. Dr Roshan Radhakrishnan20 March 2017 at 20:00

    You are officially gonna be my teacher in this topic in the coming month (I have all the knowledge of Inspector Cleauseau from the Pink panther movies in this!) :)
    Saved your page in FEEDLY for returning back on a daily basis.

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    1. Ritika Tiwari20 March 2017 at 22:47

      Hahaha.. Well I hope I can be a great art teacher :D

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  8. Bushra20 March 2017 at 20:42

    Profound theme.
    Excited and get to learn and discover a lot about it during this period. Thanks for sharing & best wishes for A to Z challenge 2017 Get Fit and Healthy with 26 Healthy living days

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    1. Ritika Tiwari20 March 2017 at 22:47

      Thank you for much and best of luck to you too !

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  9. Unknown21 March 2017 at 00:04

    Such an interesting theme! Not an art connoisseur by any means but I do appreciate some art.

    Sanch @ Sanch Writes

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    1. Ritika Tiwari22 March 2017 at 14:11

      Thanks so much Sanch and best of luck to you too :)

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  10. Deborah Weber21 March 2017 at 00:56

    What a fabulous theme - can't wait to see your posts.

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    1. Ritika Tiwari22 March 2017 at 14:12

      Thanks Deborah. Can't wait to share them all :)

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  11. Tina Basu21 March 2017 at 01:01

    Interesting theme Ritika, I love art in all form from all ages. Will look forward.

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  12. JazzFeathers21 March 2017 at 02:13

    Welcome to the challenge! I'm sure you'll do great. It's a fantastic expereince. It's the third time for me and I've always enjoyed it from day one. You'll see ;-)

    Love your theme. I'm a lover of arts too, so maybe that's why I'd never wonder why you chose a non-Indian art. There is beauty everywhere, every culture has offered something beautiful and we'd only misse out if we only focuse on our own culture, don't you think so? I love all kind of arts and history and legends and story from all over the world. We are so lucky there are such variety.

    Have a great time!

    @JazzFeathers
    The Old Shelter - Theme Reveal - 1940s Film Noir

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    1. Ritika Tiwari22 March 2017 at 14:16

      Hi Sarah

      Thank so much!

      Yes, I guess you are right. Every culture has different art forms and we would be deriving ourselves if we ignore it all.

      I hope this way I can learn more about the European art, even if its a little bit :)

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  13. Abbie21 March 2017 at 09:14

    Love the idea! Shall be following! Do visit me, I'm doing 'Lessons Learned At 30" http://abbiesadventurediaries.blogspot.com/

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  14. Nick Wilford21 March 2017 at 19:14

    Definitely a good theme! I've always had an interest in art but I'm far from an expert, so I look forward to following.

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  15. Sara C. Snider21 March 2017 at 23:23

    A fascinating theme! In an alternate life, I feel like I could have happily been an art historian. That or a park ranger. ;) Looking forward to stopping by in April.

    Theme Reveal: Magical and Medicinal Herbs

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    1. Ritika Tiwari1 April 2017 at 07:18

      Hi Sara

      Me too!!!

      I hope you love the posts :)

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  16. shalz7523 March 2017 at 21:29

    I opened your link cos of the pic - I love he post impressionist art too and am looking forward to seeing your posts.
    All the best for rocking this one
    cheers
    shalzmojo

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    1. Ritika Tiwari1 April 2017 at 07:18

      So happy to see another post impressionist lover!! Do let me know your favourite paintings

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  17. Kalpana24 March 2017 at 09:14

    Good luck Ritika, amazing theme and I'm looking forward to your posts.

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  18. Unknown26 March 2017 at 12:52

    Found your blog just now through AtoZ signups!
    You had me at the blog name ;) Such a quirky and neat site. Loving it nd also incredibly jealous of all the travel you're doing haha. But very much looking forward to this series :)

    - Sharu from www.vintagemadras.com

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    1. Ritika Tiwari1 April 2017 at 07:20

      Hi Shameem

      Thank you so much for the kind words! I am actally travelling right now too :D

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  19. Natasha28 March 2017 at 17:48

    One cracker of a theme this. Definitely gonna follow your blog. Good luck with the ride.

    Natasha is a writer, fitness, enthusiast, dog mom, mom to 8 and 18 year old girls, spiritual Buddhist with a streak of madness, forever bitten by wanderlust
    natashamusing

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  20. Click31 March 2017 at 00:39

    I love finding blogs taking part in the challenge which are blogging about something totally new to me. This'll be really interesting.

    Good luck with it.

    Cait @ Click's Clan

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  21. Unknown31 March 2017 at 22:17

    Wow. This is such a refined, uber-specialised theme, that I'm sitting with my jaw open staring at the screen. The only brush I've had with art, is the ones I've read about in Jeffrey Archer's novels. And now I'm going to get 26 more posts to enjoy! All the best Ritika, and I'm rooting for you to complete this challenge :)

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    1. Ritika Tiwari1 April 2017 at 07:22

      Aww.. thank you for the nice comment Mithila. Honestly, its an unchattered territory for me too. I am just trying to learn something new on the way and share that knowledge with everyone

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