Thursday, July 25, 2013

Majestic-2

watercolor 10"x14"
Another one in 'Majestic' series.Elephants are fast becoming my favorite subjects- they have so much to offer...I can dabble here and there, experiment with color, create texture- they are indeed very forgiving.
I loved painting this big guy today..it was like meditation. I was lost for two hours, totally immersed in the painting.And I love the results, exactly what I wanted , for once:)
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  1. hmuxoJuly 25, 2013 at 1:14 PM

    This is a absolutely GORGEOUS, Arti.! All those colors you add into this piece is amazing!!! I hope to see more elephants from you..maybe a cropped version??? Love this one...

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    1. ArtiJuly 25, 2013 at 9:47 PM

      Yes I am going to paint more elephants, turn it into a series.I read many times that one needs to paint a subject multiple times to understand it completely.
      I tried cropping it as you said, and it did look better- thank you!

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  2. UnknownJuly 25, 2013 at 1:22 PM

    I know that meditative state very well when I'm drawing. I think elephants lend themselves well to that type of experience, too. They seem so all-knowing and steadfastly wise. This one that you painted is exquisite! I like how you can translate your special style to different subjects, Arti.

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    1. ArtiJuly 25, 2013 at 9:48 PM

      Thanks Katherine.I am so glad you like this elephant- many more to come:)

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  3. Studio at the FarmJuly 25, 2013 at 2:44 PM

    It's a beauty, Arti! And it sounds like you had a wonderful experience while painting. :)

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    1. ArtiJuly 25, 2013 at 9:49 PM

      Yes he does look beautiful- I am so glad it turned out as planned.Thank you for leaving the comment.

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  4. Polly BirchallJuly 25, 2013 at 5:23 PM

    You should be pleased with this one, it is excellent

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    1. ArtiJuly 25, 2013 at 9:49 PM

      Thank you so much, Polly.I will be painting more of them.

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  5. AKJuly 25, 2013 at 5:56 PM

    It is also one of my favourite subjects. But love the way you have amalgamated loose as well as controlled style.

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    1. ArtiJuly 25, 2013 at 9:51 PM

      They are exquisite- and as I said, so forgiving! I am trying to develop a 'loosely controlled" style if that is the right word:)

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  6. JBJuly 26, 2013 at 12:11 AM

    Arti, I find myself wanting a bigger screen so I can examine them more closely. I love your use of color and that you can use painting to meditate. Imagine 'waking up' from a meditation like this and have such an amazing piece before you!

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    1. ArtiJuly 26, 2013 at 5:17 PM

      :) thank you, Julie.I have always loved vibrant colors..now I am trying to make things happen with them.

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  7. Autumn LeavesJuly 26, 2013 at 10:51 AM

    India is one place where elephants habitat, yes? I never see them here unless in a zoo. I know it is the same in the UK. Your elephant pieces are always so beautiful, Arti.

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    1. ArtiJuly 26, 2013 at 5:20 PM

      Yes Sherry, they are very common in some parts of India.Not in UK, true!Though personally I don't like the way they are tamed and used for all kind of jobs that humans invent-- they look most beautiful when they are free,in their own habitat.

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  8. Melissa AdamsJuly 28, 2013 at 9:20 PM

    Oh my goodness, this is amazing!!! The colors, the presence - it's just awesome! This is such a beautiful piece, and I absolutely love your choice of colors, with the purples and yellows. Just gorgeous!

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    1. ArtiJuly 29, 2013 at 12:18 PM

      Thank you Melissa..I am so glad you find joy in my painting.

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  9. tratwasquadJuly 29, 2013 at 8:02 PM

    Amazing painting! :)
    Greetings from Poland.

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  10. suzanneberryAugust 1, 2013 at 3:28 PM

    i love the use of purple in this, just wonderful!

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