Kerala is one of the world's most beautiful places and is located in the southwestern-most part of India. A couple of years ago, I had my first opportunity to spend a few days in Kerala, soaking in the beauty of the lush, tea-plantation covered mountains to the intracoastal waterways and the Indian ocean. At every turn on the narrow roads that wind through Kerala are 'paintable' sights, one of which is the rice paddies that dot the entire state.
Kerala Rice Paddy was done from memory aided by photographs. The predominant yellow-orange hue of the entire picture is intended to represent the humid tropical atmosphere that asserts itself in the late afternoon as the sun is dropping to the horizon. Unlike temperate climate landscapes, there are few cool hues in the picture. Just looking at this picture evokes memories of sweaty afternoons and long, cool drinks!
Kerala Rice Paddy, Acrylic on canvas board, 11"x14", $75 (unframed)
Kerala Rice Paddy was done from memory aided by photographs. The predominant yellow-orange hue of the entire picture is intended to represent the humid tropical atmosphere that asserts itself in the late afternoon as the sun is dropping to the horizon. Unlike temperate climate landscapes, there are few cool hues in the picture. Just looking at this picture evokes memories of sweaty afternoons and long, cool drinks!
Kerala Rice Paddy, Acrylic on canvas board, 11"x14", $75 (unframed)
The area sounds idyllic and your painting brings the flavor of the tropics to life.
ReplyDeleteWhat an interesting place it must be! The colors are beautiful. I feel like I could walk down one of the paths.
ReplyDeleteThanks for giving me a peek at this world; the colors are beautiful. I would like to walk down the path and feel that air!
ReplyDeleteYour painting successfully conveys all of those intentions that you mention! Looks like a beautiful place and I love the design of this piece.
ReplyDeleteHi Atul your paintings are beautiful...I will be watching this space often! :)
ReplyDeleteLadies: Thank you for your kind comments. It is very encouraging to get such positive responses from accomplished artists like yourselves.
ReplyDeleteLove the sky Atul and your wonderful discription of the area...hmmm I gotta go and turn down the thermostate...
ReplyDeleteJeffrey
Its really shows the beauty of Kerala..
ReplyDeleteVery nice painting. And thanks for visiting my blog! Glad to have found you.
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