Thursday, December 5, 2013

Rich Gold_ Elephant Portrait in Watercolor

Watercolor on paper 12x9
Last night I painted this golden elephant,using my favorite  Quinacridon Gold ( tough to spell.though!) It works beautifully with Cerulean Blue.Just used these two with a hint of Burnt Sienna here and there.

These elephant paintings have been very useful to experiment with various techniques in watercolors.I understand them more now, and I  feel that I am developing a style, which was missing earlier.

On the home front ,the past two weeks have been quite hectic.My son caught chicken pox and is at home for more than 10 days.Tending to him, coupled with some commissions has been quite a task.I still have a few more to go but I manage to sneak in an hour or two in between, to paint what I like to paint.So its like working 24x7..but I am not complaining :) just wish that I did not have this pain in neck ( literally) that gets bad when I work long hours.
Hope the Holiday Season is treating you all well....

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  1. Oh dear, tending a sick child is always stressful, isn't it? I'm glad you're still finding plenty of art time. The elephant is gorgeous. Interesting that you talked about how you use your elephants to help you explore new color combinations and techniques. That's a really good idea, to experiment with one area while still in your comfort zone in all other areas. I like that approach!

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    1. Sorry for replying so late, katherine. Life has been hectic for last few days.My son is now better and I finished work on a commission.Time to get some coffee and look up what my friends have been up to! ...Its really a good idea to explore various techniques with one subject. Now I am thinking of taking it to next level; elephants in pastels ;)
      thanks for your support.

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  2. When art becomes part of a creative life, life becomes more creative.
    Like the painting, of course☺

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    1. Thanks Tony, hope life is treating you well,too.Happy Painting!

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  3. Your elephant is a beauty, Arti! And I agree, this type of painting has encouraged you to experiment and discover your style. And I hope your life eases up soon!!
    Kathryn xx

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    1. Working on one subject and exploring techniques has given me much needed confidence, Kathryn.These elephants have been really great to me;) Life is getting better ,too- with son off to school again and some work completed.Hope you are doing good,too.

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  4. I do like the colors you used. It is really nice to look at. You did an amazing job with your elephant.

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    1. Thanks Lilith, I love texture as much as you do!

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  5. Your elephant paintings are my favorites, Arti. You capture the spirit of these beautiful animals.

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  6. Gorgeous paintings. This is really spectacular.
    Well done!!!

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  7. Arti, I love your color combinations, a subtle version or yellow and blue. I do see how your work has evolved. It's amazing to see. Sometimes I wish I could put one after another in a long row.

    I'm glad to hear that your son is better and that you have more time to pursue this vein of your art, those things about which you are passionate.

    I read a book the other day, 'The Elegance of the Hedgehog' by Muriel Barbery. Beauty is a strong theme in this book and it reminded me of you when she wrote about 'the camellia on the moss.'

    Take care.

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    1. Glad to see you here, Julie.I have been working on a big assignment for last 3 weeks and did not have time to be at my blog.As I finished my work today, it feels so good to be with friends. Thank you for your encouragement.Even I feel that my work is evolving..now I am thinking about painting elephants in pastels.I have not read the book but I do strongly believe in beauty, my art has to be beautiful! Merry Christmas to you and your family my friend!
      Arti

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