Sonja

Sonja, Charcoal on Paper, (11.75" x 8")

A study in charcoal. This was done from a photograph of a facebook friend Sonja Ljubicic.

I just love doing these charcoal studies. Hopefully with practice I will be able to do a better job :).

All comments and critiques ar most welcome.

Phoenix Rising!

Phoenix Rising, Oil on Canvas, (24" x 30")

A few months ago I was contacted by someone for a painting of a phoenix. My initial reaction was "NO", I dont paint such fantastic stuff. Then I felt that since I am a "struggling artist" I should not be turning down prospective clients. Besides, I might just learn something new that will help me with the kind of painting that I normally do. So I finally did give it a shot.

Now, I have never painted birds in my life or even studied their anatomy. So I researched the internet for pictures of the phoenix. (in fact I didnt even know the story!). The basic idea was taken from a graphic I found here. Thanks :) I tried to model the head on that of the bald eagle with a longer beak. I had to make several sketches (atleast 15) before I could zero in upon what I wanted to paint!

This was quite an exercise for me. I have never used cad red, yellow, orange, vermilion etc is much in a painting. It felt kinda wierd to finish an entire painting without dipping in any of the blues.

All comments and critiques are most welcome. Thanks for stopping by. :)

Introvert and Some Happy News

Introvert, Charcoal on Paper, (11" x  8.5")

The moment I saw this photo I got an impression that this girl was a little reserved, hence the title. :)
All comments and critiques are most welcome.

I got some pleasant news a few days ago that I wanted to share here. My painting "Evening Light" has been selected for the 26th South Central Zone Cultural Centre, Annual National Exhibition to be held in Nagpur. I have been sending my entry for the last 3 years,  I am glad I have finally been able to make it atleast to the exhibition stage. :)

Evening Light, Watercolour on Paper, (14" x 10")

Village Girl

Village Girl, Watercolour on Paper, (9.75" x 13.5") 

This is perhaps my first serious portrait in watercolour. The likeness is far from perfect, as you can see :), but I hope to improve with practice.
I would be really grateful to all who give honest critiques and point out the mistakes. Thank you so much for visiting.

Photo Courtesy: Damon Lynch

Kolthare to Pune

Kolthare to Pune, Watercolour on Paper, (19" x 12.5") 

This place is somewhere in the western ghats of Maharashtra, India. This winding roads leads from the town of Kolthare to the city of Pune. The best period to visit this place is the rainy season (which is now!) when the clouds are low and there is fog everywhere.
Photo Courtesy: Prasad Dabke

Cozy in a scarf

"Cozy in a Scarf", Pencil on Paper, (10" x 8") 

Did this small sketch yesterday just to break the long and unnecessary sabbatical I took from painting for about ten days. Time can pass by real quickly and then one day you suddenly realise that its been a long long time since you did what you love to do most. :)

All comments and critiques are most welcome.

Beached Rowboat

Beached Rowboat, Watercolour on Paper, (14" x 20") 

I just cant get over these boats. Who knows I might have been a fisherman or a pirate in my previous life! ;)  I have not painted a rowboat before. I loved the interesting zigzag pattern of light and shade created on the planks that are supposed to support the bottom board. 
All comments and critiques are most welcome.