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…