In this blog I describe the 6 paintings that I have done on the Jain concept of Shatt Leshya (षट लेश्या). Earlier I have done paintings on Jain Philosophies of Parigrah (परिग्रह), and Aparigrah (अपरिग्रह). Shatt (षट) means six. Leshya (लेश्या) means a mental propensity, the inclination or natural tendency Read more…
Friends,This blog may interest you if you are new to the world of art and wish to add and artistic touch to your home or office. If you are already a collector, it is not for you. You perhaps know already. Here are some general tips for a common person. Read more…
This blog will be useful for artists in learning watercolor techniques. Connoisseurs will find it useful in developing greater sense of appreciation. Painting clouds & skies is both fascinating and challenging in watercolors. Once put on paper, the watercolors flow and mix unpredictably, producing pleasing or ugly results. That’s the fascinating part Read more…
This blog titled “The complementary color scheme-part 2/2 (techniques of implementing)-Blog 16”is in continuation of my earlier blog titled “The complementary color scheme-part 1/2 (examples in nature, and in art)-Blog 15”. Here we shall discuss the techniques that the artists use for implementing the complementary color scheme in their paintings. Read more…
Artists use several color schemes based on color wheel and color theory. This blog will introduce an important color scheme called the complementary color scheme. We will see some examples where this scheme has been adopted by nature. From the eye of an artist, we will see some paintings of world famous painters who Read more…
It is end of June as I write this blog. Indians in most parts of the country are enjoying the mood uplifting monsoon that has just set in. In such joyous mood I take you to my painting Varsha Ritu-2 (Rainy Season-2). The painting is based on Indian poet Kalidas’s description of the rainy season Read more…
I have made a few paintings depicting some Jain philosophies such as Parigrah, Aparigrah, Parigrah-Aparigrah, Shatt Leshya, Anekant, and Ahimsa. On the philosophy of Aparigrah I have made four paintings. In this blog I shall describe the painting titled Aparigrah-2. Aparigrah-2 Watercolor on Fabriano paper 15″x22″ In Jain religion, mainly practised in India, Aparigrah (अपरिग्रह ) Read more…
Sharad Ritu-4 Watercolor on Fabriano paper, 13″x13″ Indian poet Kaalidaas’s literature written around 1500 years ago provides immense painting resource and treat for Indian Watercolorists. The reason is that his writings are replete with description of nature and Watercolor is an excellent medium for portraying nature for its transparency and brightness. Deriving inspiration Read more…
In this blog I describe the color scheme of another favorite painting of mine shown below. It is titled Meditation-26. It is made on Fabriano cold pressed 300 gsm paper in 36″x 26″ size. Leaning towards Indian contemporary and somewhat abstract art, the Meditation series floral paintings are happy and serene. Read more…
Vasant Ritu-2 Watercolor on Waterford paper, 22″x30″ My painting Vasant Ritu-2 (वसंत ऋतु – २) is my all time favorite for more than one reason. Its theme, its composition, its execution, the feelings it evokes, and the enigma the lady radiates, all fascinate me a lot. The painting is based on narrations in Read more…