My Artwork 'Desi Musings'

Here are some of my recent artworks. Some of the originals are currently available for sale. All of these are available as prints on fineartamerica.com and redbubble.com, even the ones that are sold.

Desi Musings:

The current series that I am working on draws inspiration from the rich fabric of Indian Culture.

The culture of India has been shaped by it's long history, unique geography and diverse demography. India's language, clothing, food, religions, architecture and culture differ from place to place throughout the country but possess a commonality as well.

In The Lap of Bricks

Transparent photo colours on Arches cold press paper

14" x 20"

Available

Price on Request

Friends Forever

Transparent photo colours on Arches cold press paper

14" x 20"

Available

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Old Shepherd Man

Transparent photo colours on Arches hot pressed paper.

29" x 21"

Price on Request.

This man we met while on our hunt for photos. We had gone to this village near Nagpur called Shivaji Nagar. It's a small village with not many inhabitants and during the day time when they've all gone for work, it almost seems abandoned. We came across this old shepherd man tending to his goats by the canal and clicked a whole lot of pictures of him. Finally I liked Sahir's picture a lot better than mine so decided to paint from it. Till I become a better photographer myself, I have to be thankful for friends who are great at it. :)

Prayer

Transparent photo colours on Arches hot pressed paper.

21" x 29"

Price on Request.

Khauf

Transparent photo colours on Yupo.
19" x 24"

Price on Request.

Khauf is an Urdu word for fear. This painting is done as a protest against the violence and terrorism that has plagued the country. Be it the bombings in Mumbai or the ongoing violence in the pride of India, Kashmir.

Shepherd

Transparent photo colours on Arches hot press paper.

21" x 29"

Price on Request.

This painting is based on a beautiful photograph by Mitchell Kanashkevich. He is a widely travelled photographer and I am a big fan of his photography. 

Chit Chat

Transparent photo colours on Arches hot pressed paper.

21" x 29"

Price on Request.

Another one for my upcoming exhibition. This one is also based on Mitchell's photograph. I wish to start travelling and clicking pictures too. 

The Camel Man

Transparent photo colours on Arches Hot press paper.
21" x 29"

Price on Request.

This one I did as a set to my earlier Camel Man. These are based on photos by my talented friend Sahir Ismail. He is not a professional photographer but his photos are no less. 

The Camel Man

Transparent photo colours on paper.
20" x 28"

Price on Request.

Another addition to the Colors Of India series which I am hoping to exhibit at the Taj Tea Lounge, Delhi; in February 2011. So keeping my fingers crossed.......

The Care Giver
Transparent photo colours on paper.
20" x 28"
Price on Request.
Thankyou once again to Sahir for another lovely photograph for me to work from.

Caring

Trasparent photo colours on paper.

21" x29"

Price on Request.

Fetching Water

Transparent photo colours on Arches hot pressed paper.

21" x 29"

Price on Request.

Bharatnatyam

Acrylics on Canvas

SOLD to a collector in China.

Daydreaming

Transparent photo colours on Yupo

19" x 24"

Available

Price on request.

Indian Vendor Woman
Transparent photo colors on yupo.
13" X 20"
Available for sale.
Price on request.
This painting is the second in my series entitled Desi Musings. The series pays tribute to a country rich in color, culture and traditions. Through all the paintings, you will find the use of strong saturated colors.

On A Musical Note
Transparent photo colors on yupo.
20" X 26"
Available for sale.
Price on request.
The first one in the series Colors of India.




Lost In Thought
Transparent photo colors on Yupo.
13" X 20"
Currently available for sale.
Price on request.

Calling Out

Transparent photo colours on Arches cold press paper

Another one based on Mitchell Kanashkevich's photo...he was kind enough to allow me to paint from them.

14" x 20"

Available

Price on Request.

Desi Girl

Transparent photo colours on Arches cold press paper

A big thank you again to Mitchell, whose photos are ever inspiring!

14" x 20"

Available

Price on Request.