Rajasthani Man with a Turban

Medium: Oil pastels on Paper

This is a Rajasthani Turban Man mostly done with oil pastels. Some silver and gold acrylics have been used in the earings and the pendant. This was a study which I did along with my art instructor at Delhi..."Sirish Sir"...as we all students address him.

The paper used here was a thick indian handmade paper with a lot of texture and therefore paper did most of the work for us. And I like the way white is used on the face for highlight. It gives the face a very natural look.

If you are in Delhi and looking for a quality art instructor he is the one for you..you can contact him on his mobile 9810564353....I have learned a lot of drawing and handling of colors from him.

Red Tulips

Media: Mixed Media on Acrylic Sheet
Size: 30" X 10"

Abstract Horse

Media: Mix media on canvas
Size: 36" X 27"

Ganesha

Medium: Mix Media on Canvas

Ganesha...the elephant god as some people simply understand....Lord Ganesha is considered the lord of success and is worshiped as the god of education, wisdom, knowledge and wealth.

The curvy trunk which symbolizes "OM"...big round belly...the symbol of "Maya" (the material world) and the big elephant head...represents wisdom.

I love drawing Ganesha and the colors here...golden yellow with scarlet indian red along with olive green....with pastel brown and white in the background. Happy with how the final outcome turned out !

Mystic Sadhu

Medium: Oil pastels on Sandboard
Size : 11" X 9"
This painting is oil pastels on Sandboard ( as I call it ). Sandboard is nothing but Sandpaper pasted on a thin wooden ply or compressed board. And this provides excellent texture for pastels. If you love working with oil pastels then this is a must try.
Coming on to the Sadhu...I just love this composition and anyone who is from India or understands India will find this painting very engaging. And what makes it interesting is the idea of the Sadhu holding a Beedi ( handcrafted cigarette) along with his usual kamandal ( Water vessel ) and Lathi (Wooden Stick). The credit for this idea...I mean sadhu holding the cigar goes to my art instructor " Sirish Sir" from whom I learned oil pastels and drawing.

Scene of Chandni Chownk

Medium: Mix media on Canvas

Gautam Buddha

Medium: Dry Pastels on Wooden Ply