Title - Afternoon at Puri
Size - 15 x 11 inch
Medium - Watercolor on Paper
Jagannath temple in Puri
is one of the most popular Hindu pilgrimages in India. The temple is
really really huge and it looks really big even when seen from a good
distance. The following piece is from wiki.
'The huge
temple complex covers an area of over 400,000 square feet (37,000 m2),
and is surrounded by a high fortified wall. It contains at least 120
temples and shrines. With its sculptural richness and fluidity of the
Odia style of temple architecture, it is one of the most magnificent
monuments of India. The main temple is a curvilinear temple and crowning
the top is the 'srichakra' (a eight spoked wheel) of Vishnu. Also known
as the "Nilachakra", it is made out of Ashtadhatu and is considered
sacrosanct. Among the existing temples in Odisha, the temple of Shri
Jagannath is the highest. The temple tower was built on a raised
platform of stone and, rising to 214 feet (65 m) above the inner sanctum
where the deities reside, dominates the surrounding landscape. The
pyramidal roofs of the surrounding temples and adjoining halls, or
mandapas, rise in steps toward the tower like a ridge of mountain peaks.
The main shrine is enclosed by a 20 feet (6.1 m) high wall. Another wall surrounds the main temple.'
The main shrine is enclosed by a 20 feet (6.1 m) high wall. Another wall surrounds the main temple.'
So
you can probably guess the enormity of the temple. Anyway I had done 3
sketches before this (One pencil and 2 watercolor) and was not very sure
about doing the painting. And then I happened to watch a video clip of
Joseph Zbucvik, where he says, just have faith and go for it. So at 11
at night I put my faith in Lord Jagannath and went for it. I finished it
by 2 AM in the morning and yes at the end I was happy. By the way I was using Waterford paper for the first time and I liked it.
19 comments:
Prabal...it turned out awesome!! Love the perspective and how you caught it with the lighter values of the buildings in the background. Then that white building...awesome. The people are like sprinkles of candy..just the right amount. I would definatey hang this on my wall :))
You were right to throw you in! J Zbulvic experience is valuable. This paper seems to suit you, it is beautiful, this watercolor. Congratulations and thank you for the discovery of Puri
This is so wonderful Prabal! It is so boldly approached and such confidence is evident in your brushstrokes. Just fantastic! (and I like the birds too - Nice touch) :0)
lovely .. layers and layers and layers of beauty ..
Your faith was rewarded ! What a stunning watercolour! Love the play of light and dark and the perspective you've chosen. Excellent piece. xx
11pm to 2 am... the clip must have motivated you a lot. the light and shadows are superb!
Wow! Beautiful Prabal.
One of your best I would say.:)
Wherever you turned in India there is magic. See how, this Indian painter, has caught the moment by its light and shadows. Really,It is a moment of "faith".
Prabal...you are now keeping my hours to paint. Isn't that the greatest time of day...or should I say night. When I paint between those hours, I know my friends in India are up and painting, too :)))
You did an incredible job with this watercolor! Lovely details. If this is the way you paint at night...don't change your schedule!!
Since everyone has already said it all, I'll just say I whole heartedly agree, it's fabulous Prabal.
Prabal, your painting has reached a new level. Great brush strokes. I like what Sandra said, "painted with confidence."
Kathy,
Do you have any empty spaces on your wall? LOL. By the way it looks like I am keeping your hours to paint. Kathy hours of watercolor painting. :)
Lydie,
Yes, Zbucvik experience was awesome. :)
Sandra,
Thank you lady. Actually when I was a kid those birds used to feature in all my paintings. Somehow I had forgotten them. But now they are back. :)
Gugun, Pat, Sparrowhawk, Yasha
Thank you so much for the appreciation.
Gary,
Great to hear from you. Its been a while. :)
My friend from Yemen,
You are correct. Ultimately its the faith.
Hilda,
I'll keep that in mind. As I said now I would be painting in Kathy hours of watercolor painting. :)
Carol,
Thank you so much. I am glad you liked it..
Liana,
I am really happy that you liked it. And thank you for your lovely comment.
Prabal I just love this. I am so glad you did it! It reminds me a lot of ALvaro Castagnet's work. Which is awesome.
Crystal,
What an honor. But reality is that to paint like Alvaro it will take me probably another 50 years. :)
Prabal this is just lovely! Your atmospheric perspective is great and I second what Crystal says about it resembling Alvaro's work!
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