Best of East and West Combined into One

Colour pencil and crayon on paper. Thanks a lot for viewing the painting.

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Colour of Aesthetics

The initial drawing was done in pencil. Then colours from crayons and colour pencils were applied. It took some time, a bit more than two hours I suppose, to finish this painting.
Crosswise crayon strokes in blue and yellow at the background on either sides give a wonderful balance to the picture. One way strokes would have given the picture an annoying characteristic which would have disturbed the serenity. Thanks a lot for viewing the picture.

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Red and Blue

This was first done with pen on paper, and then crayon colours were applied. It was done just as my wife was serving the dinner. It took very little time and I made it a point to finish it before dinner. Got great satisfaction out of it.

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Soft and Tender

This is a very simple painting done in a very short time. Following are the different stages as the picture developed - (28 x 20 cm approx., watercolour on paper)




This is the basic pencil sketch with tonal values.























After applying the basic colours (watercolour).




















After adjusting the tonal values a bit.





















Making minor adjustments for depth and giving some finishing touches.




















As it would appear in monochrome.



















As it would appear in black and white.
The monochrome and black and white give the picture an antique appearance. I love each one of them.

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Aesthetic

Pencil drawing with digital enhancements.

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Rugged Land

Poster colour on paper

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Life

Watercolour on paper, 3 x 2 in.

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Bards of Bengal

Bards of Bengal, India, known in Bengali as 'baul'. Their philosophy of life is 'first know yourself.' Then only you can venture into the external world.
Watercolour on paper, 5 x 6 in. At the top, in between is the baul's famous single-string hand-made musical instrument called 'ektara' ('ek' means 'one', 'tar' means 'string' in Bengali). They play the ektara when they sing.

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The Autumn

Done in poster colour on paper

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Morning Stare

Watercolour on paper, done in 2005, from an old painting (early '60s) by some unknown painter. Loved the chiaroscuro (sharp contrast of light and shade) effect as well as the painting itself. So I painted it again.

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The Wait

This is an old drawing done by me in pencil on wood. The picture has not come very good. Still I thought I can share.

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Nature in Silence

This painting was initially done in watercolour. Later some pastel touches were given to bring in the depth. Just wanted the place to have the element of silence. If you want to print this picture and frame it, please feel free to contact me. Just visit the 'Contact me' page now.

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Thoughtful

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A Simple Landscape

This is a very simple painting done in oil colours.

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The Morning Mist

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Three Trees

Just tell me, just tell me whether you like this place or not. I will really be happy to know! (Click on the picture to see a larger and clearer image)

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Youthful Vigour

This is done in pastel colour on board (55 x 40 cm). The image resolution is not so good. Hope to put up a better image of the painting soon.

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Dead of Night

A painting done with very few strokes. Still it portrays very well what it is supposed to.

Also see: TheWiseFinch's Posterous

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Deep Thought

A woman, drowned in some deep thought, done in 2008. Coloured added later digitally.

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The Warm Summer Night

The warmth of the night lies in the colour composition of this painting, though I know the glow at the back is not looking anything similar to that of the moon. But do you feel it is anything else? Can't you feel the warmth of the summer night? Yes, that is the magic of colours!! Do enjoy the warmth and the serenity. Click on the picture to view a larger image.

Seeking your compliment as an artist.

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Amidst Nature

This is an old watercolour painting, done by me in the year 1982. The place seemed to be very peaceful. A peaceful place is any artist's paradise.

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An Impressionist's Idea of Nature

This is purely impressionistic in nature, a clear morning view. There is a path in between, very rarely used. Click on the picture for a larger, clearer image. Also please share it with everyone.

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The hills are alive

Completed the painting a few weeks back. It is still fresh. Tried to finish it in a short time span. So I couldn't go into much details. Hope you like it. Can't you hear the sound of music? I can.
Also see: TheWiseFinch's Posterous

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Two Trees

Two trees, standing on either side of the picture frame like twins. Painted - 2010. Click on the picture to view a larger and clearer image. Enjoy, share and give your valued opinion!

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Privacy

Pencil drawing with a few colours added afterwards.

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