Jodhpur Tangas - revisited

I did this painting way back in 2010. The subject was very good, interesting forms, shapes, nice light and shadows and of course, the colors. So I painted it. The result, however, was not as good as I had expected. Something was not correct.  I just kept it with my not so good paintings ( Yes, there are quite a few! )

Now, after more than 4 years while I was trying to organize my paintings, sorting them as which ones to keep and the ones to throw away (I did throw away some), I took out this particular painting and immediately knew why it hadn’t worked. The problem – ‘Values’. (Over time, the experience you gain really helps)The tonal values just needed to be darkened a little so I mixed a wash to glaze over the lighter areas and voila…it worked! I started liking it :)

Do you like it? It’ll be good to know.

Cheers

Before

After

'Jodhpur Tangas'

Watercolor on handmade paper

11 x 15 inches

Update

'Bicycle for hire'

Watercolor on Saunders Paper

21 x 29 inches

Hi all...it has been long since I last posted here! I have decided to relocate to Bangalore and so quite busy since last month. It's hard to believe that I haven't painted since a month which is really frustrating...looks like it will take some more time!
This one was done sometime ago. This is a  full sheet watercolor and my first one...and though the full blank sheet seemed daunting at first, I'm quite happy with the result since I chose a simple subject :)
Also wanted to share the good news that 2 of my paintings were sold recently. The first one was picked up by a collector during the Bombay Art Society's annual show and the second one by one of my buyers from Delhi. Here are their images

 'End of the day, Varanasi'

'Working Early'

Blue Minar

Watercolor on Fabriano 300 gsm Rough Paper

21 x 14 inches

I chanced upon this photo by Mr.Barrington Russell, a photographer from Denmark, on the internet. He was very kind to allow me to paint from his photograph and also appreciated my work! Thanks Mr.Barrington!

Jodhpur Twilight

Watercolor on 300 gsm Bockingford Paper

10 x 14 inches

This is the clock tower in Jodhpur and the market surrounding it. The scene was very complicated with a lot of people and activity going on. So I just applied thick paint, sprayed here and there, did some drybrushing and put some blobs for the crowd and figures at the bottom right. The idea was to capture the twilight mood and I was happy with the result!

Another good news I wanted to share is that two of my recent paintings were sold outside India, one in the U.A.E and the other one in Canada! It feels so nice when people even from other countries show an interest in your art!

Here are the images of the sold paintings

Evening glow, Udaipur

Jolly Ride

Have a great day :)

Jodhpur Street #5

Watercolor on 300 gsm Fabriano Paper

14 x 21 inches

Another typical street scene from Jodhpur...and needless to say, a favorite subject of mine :)

A small sketch of the same painting made sometime back...

Have a wonderful weekend :)

Old Door

Watercolor on handmade paper

10 x 14 inches

(Photo reference courtesy of Ms.Kavita Dixit. Thank you Kavita)

A simpler subject this time...The wonderful texture of the wooden door and the blue wall were just irresistable to paint! Painted this on a rough handmade paper which is very apt for such subjects :)

Happy New Year!

"Market Street, Jodhpur"

Watercolor on Fabriano paper 300 gsm

14 x 21 inches

Year 2011 had been a good one for me. And I wish that 2012 would be better, not just for me but also for all of you...HAPPY NEW YEAR 2012 :)