My Trip To China

Just back from Qingdao, China, where I was invited to attend the opening of the China International Watercolor Biennial Exhibition 2014.
It was an excellent trip and my very first trip abroad. The exhibition was very well organized with so many fantastic and inspiring selection of works. Got an opportunity to meet a lot of wonderful artists from different countries and exchange our thoughts on watercolor.
 

 

 

 

  

 

 

My participation in China Qingdao International Watercolor Biennial 2014

I feel honored to have 4 of my works included in the China Qingdao International Watercolour Biennial 2014. This event is organized by China Ministry of Culture Art Department, China Ministry of Culture Bureau for External Cultural Relations and Qingdao Municipal People’s Government and co-organized by Chinese Artists Association Watercolour Art Committee.
The exhibition will be held at the Qingdao Art Museum from Dec. 12th ,2014 till Feb 28th, 2015. I’m also very grateful to the organizers for the opportunity to attend the opening ceremony personally. Looking forward to meeting some wonderful watercolour artists from around the world!

My trip to Goa

Hi...its been so long ( I always say this, he he...) So I'm back from Goa after participating in the India Art Camp, organized by the Camel Art Foundation for the winners of the All India Art Contest 2013. The camp was for 7 days in which the first 4 days included a workshop by well known installation artist, Dr Subodh Kerkar. The last 2 days was for sightseeing. Since this was the time of the monsoons, there were pre monsoon showers and some of the beaches were closed. This was the first time I had been to Goa so I didn’t mind the weather…he he! Made some good friends too. The participants were from all parts of India so it was a wonderful experience.

Now looking forward to making some paintings of Goa from my photo references. In fact, I’ve already finished one! Will be posting it soon. 

 

The participants' abode for a week

 Painting en plein air in Goa

 

Fort Aguada in watercolor

 

 

Goa landscape - watercolor

 

Participants with Mr Subodh Kerkar

 

With Camel's DGM Ms Neelima Deodhar

 

 With Mr Subodh Kerkar

Ending 2013 on a good note

Hi friends! Wanted to share some good news -
Firstly, my painting titled 'Blue Bicycle' has been awarded the best entry in the professional category in Camel Art Foundation's All India Art Exhibition 2013.

 'Blue Bicycle'

Secondly, my painting titled 'In the Spotlight' has made its way to the finals of The Art Society of India's Annual Art Exhibition 2013. Keeping my fingers crossed! Best part is that it will be displayed in one of the most prestigious galleries of India - the Jehangir Art Gallery in Mumbai!
Also, my entries for the 'World Watercolor Competition' has passed the first stage of judging. Now for the stage two!

'In the Spotlight'

And last, but not the least, is that 2 of my paintings were acquired overseas this month - 'Varanasi Vista' in the UK and 'The Chaiwallah' in the UAE. I would like to thank all my buyers for showing interest in my works and supporting my art!

'Varanasi Vista' and 'The Chaiwallah'

I wish all my Christian friends a Merry Christmas and a Very Happy New Year 2014 :-)