Friday, April 8, 2011

The Intense Gaze

I have been working on this sketch during past few days. I guess total time involved was around 10-12 hours.

This lady  happens to be a devotee who was busy reading her holy book at the 'Ganga Ghaat'( At the shores of the Ganges) in Rishikesh.She looked up when my husband clicked her picture but didn't mind much! Her gaze was intense and deep, so I was fascinated by her face.
Hope you enjoy this.
Pencil on paper, 16"x12"
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27 comments:

  1. MichelleApril 8, 2011 at 5:46 PM

    Wow! Arti, it's really well done. Looks great!

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  2. LydieApril 8, 2011 at 6:12 PM

    Quelle précision Arti ! Magnifique de vérité.

    How accurate Arti! Wonderful of truth.

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  3. AKApril 8, 2011 at 7:15 PM

    Amazing details !

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  4. Stephie ButlerApril 9, 2011 at 12:12 AM

    Absolutely stunning Arti..

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  5. betty-NZApril 9, 2011 at 12:50 AM

    That's really beautiful.

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  6. Anthony DuceApril 9, 2011 at 4:20 AM

    The drawing here is fantastic, so much detail. I don’t have the patience for how accurately the hair and cloth is shown, amazing….

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  7. MartyApril 9, 2011 at 6:57 AM

    this is a really beautiful drawing Arti ! you are so talented !
    wish you a wonderful weekend

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  8. JulianaApril 9, 2011 at 8:02 AM

    Arti! I'm your fan!

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  9. ArtiApril 9, 2011 at 9:33 AM

    Thank you Michelle,Lydie, Asit...
    @Stephie, thank you so much!
    Bettyl, Tony , MArty, thank you very much for your kind words..
    @Juliana you re so kind!:)

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  10. Autumn LeavesApril 9, 2011 at 12:26 PM

    I so love your portraits, Arti. You are a master at them. This lady is so beautiful; I can imagine her when she was a young woman. Love the hair (being a salt & pepper head myself).

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  11. ArtiApril 9, 2011 at 4:29 PM

    Thank you Sherry..that gives me an idea; why don't you send me your photo for a sketch? I would love to draw your portrait!:)

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  12. artistic designz by MelissaApril 9, 2011 at 5:28 PM

    I love her eyes, well done.

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  13. Alvin RichardApril 9, 2011 at 8:10 PM

    Very talented, great aptitude to capture an expression.

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  14. F.M.MarrouchApril 10, 2011 at 7:35 AM

    Magnífico esta mirada es penetrante , me gusta mucho.
    saludos.

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  15. Autumn LeavesApril 10, 2011 at 1:24 PM

    Ooh yikes, Arti. I'll see if I can find a halfway decent photo somewhere. I'm so uncomfortable in my own skin most of the time.

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  16. Crystal CookApril 10, 2011 at 2:59 PM

    Beautiful work Arti. You have such a gift for capturing expression!

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  17. ArtiApril 10, 2011 at 5:08 PM

    Melissa, Morrouch, Alvin..thank you!
    Sherry , do find that image and send it to me! :)
    Crystal, thank you for support :)

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  18. Annaquarel.lesApril 12, 2011 at 6:35 PM

    Amazing drawing, Arti! Love it.

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  19. Claire Beadon CarnellApril 12, 2011 at 7:19 PM

    Incredible variation in values, and beautifully drawn edges make this exceptional!

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  20. ArtiApril 12, 2011 at 8:39 PM

    Thank you so much, Anna!
    Thank you, Claire..:)

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  21. Gwen BellApril 17, 2011 at 4:23 AM

    This is exquisitely done, Arti. You are so very talented!

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  22. DiptiApril 18, 2011 at 4:51 AM

    Hi Arti, This is really a b'ful sketch.. Like the detailed work.. so talented ..

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  23. ArtiApril 18, 2011 at 12:40 PM

    Thanks, Gwen and Dipti...

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  24. Dean H.April 20, 2011 at 1:53 PM

    Outstanding work, Arti!!

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  25. ArtiApril 20, 2011 at 2:29 PM

    Thank you Dean!

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  26. RajaaJuly 3, 2011 at 8:59 PM

    really a tough sketch and you have done it pretty well..superb madam....

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  27. ArtiJuly 4, 2011 at 12:23 PM

    Thanks, Rajaa, I enjoyed making this one.

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