The Epitome Of Love

         
                                   If That Isn't Love


                                                  He left the splendour of heaven
                                                  Knowing his destiny,
                                                  Was the lonely hill of Golgotha,
                                                  There He lay down his life for me.


                                                   And if that isn't love
                                                  Then the ocean is dry,
                                                  And no stars in the sky,
                                                  And the little sparrows can't fly.
                                                  Yeah, if that isn't love
                                                  Then heaven is a myth,
                                                  And no feeling like this
                                                  If that isn't love.


                                                    Even in death he remembered
                                                    The thief hanging by his side;
                                                    Then He spoke of love and compassion
                                                    And He took him to paradise.


                                                    And if that isn't love
                                                    Then the ocean is dry,
                                                   And no stars in the sky,
                                                   And the little sparrows can't fly.
                                                  Yeah, if that isn't love
                                                  Then heaven is a myth,
                                                  And no feeling like this
                                                  If that isn't love.
                                                  It's got to be love.


           An Elvis Presley's song.
If you want to listen to the  the music , click play and enjoy.

   
       

The Lady With A Rose.

                                                        

                     The Mystery Of Unfolding Rose

                                    It is only a tiny rose bud,
                                   A flower of God's design.
                                   But I cannot unfold the petals,
                                   With these clumsy hands of mine.


                                   The secret of unfolding flowers 
                                   Is not known to such as I.
                                  God opens these flowers so sweetly, 
                                  Then in my hands, they die.
                                                              
                                   If I cannot unfold a rose bud,
                                  This flower of God's design,
                                  Then how can I have the wisdom,
                                 To unfold this life of mine ?


                                 So I will trust in him for leading
                                 Each moment of my day.
                                 I look to him for his guidance,
                                Each step of the pilgrim way.


                                The path of way that lies before me,
                                Only my Heavenly Father knows.
                                I 'll trust Him to unfold the  moments,
                               Just as he unfold the Rose.


                                                                           Author  unknown.

An experiment to get the glazed transparent effect.

Applying colours in thin , transparent layers on an opaque layer is called "glazing". When you apply a transparent colour over another colour,the transparent colour visually alters the first ; the light rays mix, creating a visual colour blend. When used correctly, glazing can give great depth to a painting.

It is important to use extremely transparent media for this kind of painting, and you must allow each layer to dry thoroughly before applying the next.  Glazes are usually applied in a slightly deeper value than needed and then softened back to the desired depth by wiping off paint with a soft brush, cloth , or finger.

Fruit basket

This was a painting which I did few years back. I was not satisfied with the 3D effects of the fruits. So I tried to give some more touches to it... 

                                                             And , then  I understood that I have a long way to go to attain that satisfaction..                     
                           

My first abstract painting.

My first abstract painting, with no preconceived and preconditioned   ideas. Just played with colours.
It was actually a good experience. I think I am loving it.. Hopefully I will do more abstracts in the coming days.

A Mediterranean Morning

 As they say, "Writer's block" for writers, for last few years, I also had a creative numbness. I used to look at my unfinished paintings with a blank and pale emotion, accompanied with a guilt . And in the long run , I realised that somewhere  I have lost the enthusiasm and passion for  creativity. But the Grace of God didn't really allow me to fail through my failures. So like a Phoenix rising from the ashes, I decided to renew myself .  This is the painting I did after a  long break.This is so close to my heart, because this painting really revealed to me that I still have the talent and potential . Which eventually made me realise that , for a renewal, the changes and inspiration has to come from within.

Two Rajasthani Ladies

This picture I found on a desktop calender . This was my first attempt to do human figures. Though I could not capture the expressions fully, I hope it is good for the  first attempt.

Fruit basket

I found this picture on one of my serving tray... tried to paint it

My first few encounters with the world of painting.

These three paintings were my first few attempts  in oil painting. An  unexpected encounter with an artist during my interior designing course was the first spark of light which revealed a hidden talent. 

Glass paintings