Waiting

Waiting
43.5 cm X 58.5 cm
Watercolour on Fabriano Artistico
2013

Reference photo by - Rohit Markande

DECOR-magasinet

I am very happy to share that a very generous feature article on me and my works is published in the February 2013 'DECOR' magazine (Norway).

This issue carries a four pages article on my works: The text of first 3 pages is in Norwegian and the last page in English (a shorter resume).
Thanks to the editor and writer for such a beautiful presentation and terrific article.

Please note:
Reference image for 'The Bonda tribeswoman', 'The Gadaba tribeswoman' by- Ingetje Tadros
Reference image for 'Devotee', 'Devotee 2' by- Hans Hendriksen

Fantastic Four

I have started my new painting with the four fantastic brushes by Escoda, and I must say they are awesome. What more an artist wants when he/she has got such beautiful brushes (along with the best quality paper and paints) !

The Reserva's performance is undoubtedly the best. Reserva series has got a beautiful tip, extraordinary capacity to hold paint/water, and the Kolinsky sable hairs have got an awesome natural spring. It is a perfect choice for my style, due to its springiness and extraordinary capacity to retain liquids. Size 6 is very good for painting smaller areas, working in details and Size 2 is helpful for minute details. Simply, its better than the best !

Squirrel mop's performance is almost equivalent to the Reserva ones, although the effect you use it for is quite different. Its water/paint holding capacity is too good, and hairs offer great softness. Squirrel hair is softer and less springy than Kolinsky. I am surprised to see that even such a large size brush (Size 18) points perfectly. Size 18 is very good for painting larger areas, especially backgrounds, and softening hard edges.

The Barroco series (Size 10) has an extra-ordinary point, nice spring and the same brush can offer variable and desired brushstrokes by varying angle and pressure.

So for Escoda brushes, thumbs up !

The forgotten values

The forgotten values
33.5 cm X 38.5 cm
Watercolour on Fabriano Artistico
2013











In this modern era, this is how these holy mythological books are treated by some cool (or rather say, pseudo-cool) Indian youngsters. In this painting, this book is treated as some trash, used as a support while burning mosquito coils. I have seen some similar kinda scenarios in reality, so this is happening ! And we have to face the reality, right? That's what my motive is, i.e. to give a message to the new generation through this piece; this is not what these books are meant for. These holy books are a treasure house of knowledge.
I am a bit more inclined to give an Indian touch to my paintings, being an Indian and that is the only reason I have taken the holy Gita as a subject in my painting. No disrespect or intention to hurt any religion/community.

Biennale Internationale de l'Aquarelle 2013

I am extremely delighted to announce that 'Devotee 2' and 'The forgotten lamp' have been selected for the Biennale Internationale de l'Aquarelle 2013.

The 13th Biennale Internationale de l'Aquarelle is one of the most prestigious events in Europe dedicated to watercolour, which will take place in Namur (Belgium) between Saturday May 18 and Sunday June 2, 2013, in the hall Namur Expo.

THE ART OF WATERCOLOUR magazine

My article in THE ART OF WATERCOLOUR magazine's December Issue

A Gadaba tribeswoman

A Gadaba tribeswoman
90 cm X 70 cm
Watercolour on Fabriano Artistico
2012

Reference photo by- Ingetje Tadros