Abstracts / Textures / Portraits

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2012-01-25T12:45:00.000-06:00

Sorry all! My images got deleted by mistake which is an awkward situation! I am trying to build up the blog again and get back to it. Sorry for all the inconvenience!

Featured Artist

2012-01-11T11:21:00.000-06:00

If you like art with a whirlwind of exciting, dramatic colors and emotions, then I guarantee Usha Patibandla’s abstract paintings will blow you away.

In her Energy series, Usha experiments with startling color combinations, far-out forms and flat-out otherworldly ferocity. This next painting in particular, entitled Energy 7, stood out to me through its sheer magnitude of color.

Those brilliant, liquid hues are absolutely astounding. . . it’s a painting that appears to be permanently in motion, like an atom exploding, an ice ball burning through space, or a topographical map teaming with contours.

Each of Usha’s paintings combine a strong composition with solid color schemes, forms and perspective. This is especially true of Merging, which captures the splendor of a flower in close proximity with Usha’s own distinctive flair.

As colors and shapes delicately butt heads within the tight frame, reality flies out the window. What I was once sure was a flower is now a butterfly—or is it? One thing is clear, however. Usha has an amazing ability to breach new territories within our imaginations.

From fierce to flowing, we’ve already seen the range of Usha’s creativity. This last painting takes her abilities one step further, though.

In Guitar, she actually uses four corresponding pieces of canvas to emphasize the bold, modern colors and composition of the piece.

What I enjoyed most, however, was finding the outline of piano keys along the guitar’s body. . . which nicely ends our exploration of Usha’s artwork on a high note.

Take a few minutes today and expand your own universe just a little bit, by visiting Usha’s website. You’ll also find some remarkable portraits and figurative work alongside her abstract pieces.

Link to this article:
http://emptyeasel.com/2012/01/11/usha-patibandla-abstract-paintings-exploding-with-energy/

Featured Artist

2012-01-08T18:36:00.002-06:00

I am happy to be the Featured Artist for Empty Easel.com
Here is the link. http://emptyeasel.com/2012/01/08/this-week-18-through-114/

Portraits

2011-12-15T15:42:00.001-06:00

Best deal - ever seen for Portrait paintings!

Are you interested in giving a personal gift to your loved ones? A PORTRAIT will be real great gift as a hairloom / personal!

Here is the deal!

Send me the picture and I will paint them in the order I receive them. All the paintings will be painted on a 8" x 10" Canvas. Ones it is done I will post it in my blog. If you like your painting and want to have it - I will send you a invoice, and you can pay through Paypal - get it shipped! As simple as that!

No questione asked, no comitments, no hidden conditions!
Send me a picture (a clear version of face) through email to ushaportraits@gmail.com with your name. I will send you a reminder when it is posted and up in my blog. abstractextures.blogspot.com

http://www.behance.net/gallery/Portraits/2693567

Grandson

2011-11-04T22:27:00.003-05:00

This is my grandson Eshaan. From the day he was born, he has become my darling angel. What a pleasant feeling when we look into baby's face, eyes, and beautiful smiles. I can forget everything and just keep on looking at his face. I have been dreaming about this day but I never thought I will be so deeply enjoying my grandson! What a peace to my life!

Portrait comission

2011-09-17T15:08:00.001-05:00

The portrait is complete and I am ready to let it go to its home. I got so attached to this portrait because of the story behind it.

A lovely present to his partner from Donall.

She is pregnant and he wants to imagine how his family will look

when the baby turns into a teenager. I thought this is a wonderful idea!

So I ended up with my imagination about the unborn girl's facial features as a teenager,

their son who is about 4-5 yrs old, and added some age to the couple. This is something completely imaginative and I am

surprised and thrilled with the finished painting!I think this is a great idea to put it on canvas.

I fully enjoyed working on this painting.

Thank you Donall for involving me and comissioning this portrait.

My latest Portrait comission

2011-09-13T23:15:00.001-05:00

After a long gap I started working on my latest portrait commission. I love the warmth, the reddish skintones and the darks! While waiting for my garndson, I worked on this commission. I thought may be I wont be able to complete it in time. But I think my garndson is cooperating with me. here I am still waiting for him.

This painting has a story. Love to hear some comments, and I will write the story soon.

My new baby room paintings

2011-09-01T11:12:00.001-05:00

Arent they cute! These are the paintings I made for my grand son.

Pedestal

2011-08-07T19:06:00.003-05:00

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A Mixed media painting called Pedestal. Size 12"x 12" Gallery wrapped canvas,

no frame required. Has good texture to give a dimensional look.

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News!

2011-08-07T18:47:00.004-05:00

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A Mixed media painting called News. Size 12"x 12" Gallery wrapped canvas,

no frame required. Has good texture to give a dimensional look.

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Abstract 1

2011-08-07T02:42:00.003-05:00

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Abstract 1 is up for bidding. This abstract painting is done on 16" x 20"canvas

with acrylic medium.Has a nice metallic color effect on the outer side of the painting.

Comes artist signed in the front.

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About Retd. Prof K.Koteswara Rao

2011-07-24T15:21:00.001-05:00

Woke up this morning and was thinking about Mom and Dad. Started checking my emails and saw a news clipping sent by my niece about my dad! Love to share about him.

Image of the day

2011-07-22T11:28:00.000-05:00

This is one in my list to paint. A Beautiful girl playing Piano. Love the picture, background every thing about it.

Portraits

2011-07-20T10:51:00.000-05:00

Waiting for the images! I should be ready within couple of days for my Portrait a day series. I am excited and love to start.

Painting keeps me energetic and alive! My thoughts always surrounded by how can I interpret this subject, how can i get this effect, how well i can present it, what colors I will go with, How can I portray her!

I lost contact with my good friend Jenna. I offered her that I will paint her daughter some time, and now I have time but where is she!!!

A Portrait a day!

2011-07-19T11:29:00.002-05:00

These are some of the portraits I painted.

These are some samples of my work. I will be working on more impressionistic style.

Contact me for details.

E mail here

Working on a portrait

2011-05-08T15:29:00.001-05:00

I am in USA and started working on a portrait. Happy to be back to my place and start painting.
I tweaked this image in photoshop before I started working on this. Working with darks and using only 3 colors!

I had taken this picture on a street on our way to Araku valley.

He wss riding a bicycle and I noticed this man with beard and nice sharp features. I had to stop the car, and asked this person if I can do his portrait. He was more than happy to let me take his pictures and appreciated my interest.

Your comments will be appreciated.

Press coverage of 'Color Fiesta' Art exhibition

2011-04-06T11:17:00.002-05:00

The press coverage about my Solo Art show in Visakhapatnam,India.

It went pretty well and lots of public for all 5 days.

Wonderful comments, compliments and sales!

Color Fiesta Show

2011-04-03T04:39:00.000-05:00

Honoring Dr. M.V.V.S.Murthy garu with a small gift.

Looks like Dr. Murthy is happy with my painting! I am thrilled!

COLOR FIESTA ART EXHIBITION IN VIZAG

2011-04-03T03:49:00.000-05:00

COLOR FIESTA SHOW

2011-04-03T03:34:00.001-05:00

Mixed Media painting 'WEEPING BUDDHA'

2011-03-23T23:09:00.001-05:00

'WEEPING BUDDHA'

I knew BUDDHA never shed tears! But so far all I heard was Laughing and Blessing Buddha.

After the Tankbund (Hyderabad, A.P., India) incident, I felt if Buddha was there he might have shed tears!

As an artist I felt sorry for the destruction of our cultural icons in India.

What are we going to show to our future generation! The ruins!

A Mixed media painting, diptych (12" x 36" x 2 pieces)

for information contact: pusha99@hotmail.com

Still Life Composition

2011-03-20T10:36:00.001-05:00

A Still Life Composition, Third painting for the show.

Oils on 20" x 16" canvas.

2nd painting for the show

2011-03-17T22:15:00.004-05:00

Oil painting on a 16" x 20" canvas.

This is my 2nd painting for the show.
Name not decided yet. If you come up with a name, please let me know.
I am open for recommendations.

Gypsy for the show

2011-03-16T23:20:00.000-05:00

Gypsy!

Acrylic painting on canvas

Size: 24" x 24"

A Gypsy acrylic painting on canvas. Enjoyed painting this lady and

the bright colors! This is one of the displays in my solo show on tthis 25th March.

Enjoy!

COLOR FIESTA SOLO ART SHOW

2011-03-11T23:25:00.001-06:00

Getting ready for my Solo show in India!

The invitation cards are ready, It is just my last minute preparation and

final varnish coat has to be done!