Art Blog

Bhootha Gana.

noreply@blogger.com (Ragha Prasad) — Mon, 25 May 2015 23:18:00 +0000

The gana or bhutagana are attendants of Shiva. South indian temples typically have them perched at the edge of the temple walls. Completed over the memorial day long weekend!

Madhvacharya at Pajaka Kshetra.

noreply@blogger.com (Ragha Prasad) — Tue, 08 Jul 2014 03:18:00 +0000

Prathima of Shri Madhvacharya (1238–1307 CE) consecrated by Shri Vadirajatheertha at the formers birth place (Pajaka) near Udupi.

Sripuranthan Ganesha.

noreply@blogger.com (Ragha Prasad) — Sun, 16 Mar 2014 19:58:00 +0000

Bronze Ganesha from Sripuranthan Temple. Currently believed to be housed at Toledo Museum Ohio. More about the ganesha here : http://poetryinstone.in/2013/11/05/kapoor-files-art-of-the-loot-part-9-toledo-ganesha.html

Garuda Vahana - Srirangapatna

noreply@blogger.com (Ragha Prasad) — Tue, 16 Jul 2013 05:40:00 +0000

The processional vehicle at the sacred Adi Ranga kshetra - Srirangapattana.

Mostly of Vijayanagar / Nayak / Wodeyar origins.

Vighnaharta

noreply@blogger.com (Ragha Prasad) — Sun, 07 Apr 2013 06:38:00 +0000

Vinayaka as seen in the Deva Goshta (niche) at Subramanya shrine inside the Brihadeeshwarar Temple - Thanjavur. Found my lost Mojo!
Starting on a new project - hopefully with ~~fewer~~ no obstacles.

Rajamannar

noreply@blogger.com (Ragha Prasad) — Sun, 05 Aug 2012 00:14:00 +0000

Rajamannar, Tamilnadu, AD 1100;
Los Angeles County Museum of Arts.

Inspired from the cover art of the book : Krishna: The Cowherd King.

Oil Painting - 1

noreply@blogger.com (Ragha Prasad) — Mon, 23 Jul 2012 01:14:00 +0000

First attempt at doing oil painting, turned out ok. :)

Vaduvur Ramar -1

noreply@blogger.com (Ragha Prasad) — Sun, 07 Aug 2011 22:46:00 +0000

First attempt at painting the processional deities of Sri Kodhandaramar temple at Vaduvur.
Despite long hours(almost 3 weekends) I messed up the backdrop and also the detailing.
Disappointed with the outcome. More practice/patience needed I suppose.

Dakshinamurthy Panel.

noreply@blogger.com (Ragha Prasad) — Sat, 23 Apr 2011 22:45:00 +0000

Dakshinamurthy Panel from Kailshanatha Temple, Kanchipuram.

Brihadeeswarar Temple : Stone elephants -1

noreply@blogger.com (Ragha Prasad) — Sun, 09 Jan 2011 02:20:00 +0000

Posting after a long break. Based off a sculpture at Brihadeeswarar Temple at Thanjavur.

Inside the temple complex is a subsidiary shrine dedicated to Subramanya, a temple built by later Nayak kings of Thanjavur. This hand railing leading to the temple depicts a rouge (or war ?) elephant capturing a horse rider. The fate of the victim and the subsequent drama is sculpted on the other hand railing. (Hopefully my next post).

We were fortunate to have found a volunteer guide, who showed us these hand railings in the right order and explain why they were unique. :).

The Big temple is a must visit for anyone interested in art! :)

What to paint?

noreply@blogger.com (Ragha Prasad) — Mon, 30 Aug 2010 04:59:00 +0000

After ruining innumerable paintings and staring at a blank canvas for an agonizingly long time... I finally broke the jinx today!

Inspired by a Norman Rockwell painting.

Having the time (weekends) but not being able to paint anything can be really frustrating.

Hope to do better in the upcoming weeks.

Subrahmaṇya

noreply@blogger.com (Ragha Prasad) — Sun, 09 May 2010 15:58:00 +0000

Inspired by an outstanding Chola Bronze at the Chennai Egmore Museum. Subrahmaṇya was the generalissimo of the gods, often considered the best of warriors. Marathon 15 hours painting right after end semester.

Delphic Sibyl

noreply@blogger.com (Ragha Prasad) — Sun, 18 Apr 2010 21:11:00 +0000

From a work of similar name by Michelangelo. I continue to experiment with watercolors. Also I have a new website under trial run. I am hoping for some feedback from you folks about the new site. www.prasadr.com

Court house, Lafayette

noreply@blogger.com (Ragha Prasad) — Sun, 21 Feb 2010 20:37:00 +0000

Done using water colors on paper. To Lafayette folks, yes this is supposed to resemble the building shown here.

The courthouse at Lafayette is one of the more good looking buildings. Yesterdays positive temperature reminded me of how awesome Lafayette can get at times! A Tribute to this weird, desolate but wonderful town. Lafayette I will miss you...

Manikkavacakar

noreply@blogger.com (Ragha Prasad) — Sat, 06 Feb 2010 18:15:00 +0000

A minister to the Pandya king Varagunavarman II (c. 862 C.E. – 885 C.E.), he lived in Madurai. His work is also called the Tiruvacakam, a book of Shaiva hymns. More on this subject here

Saint Sambandar

noreply@blogger.com (Ragha Prasad) — Sat, 28 Nov 2009 18:13:00 +0000

More information about the subject can be obtained here and here.

Acoustic.

noreply@blogger.com (Ragha Prasad) — Sun, 08 Feb 2009 02:40:00 +0000

Charcoal on paper. Any uncanny resemblance to Rajinkanth is pure coincidence.
First attempts at trying to draw things straight out of my head. :)

A few things I enjoyed the most while creating this...

Veerabadhra.

noreply@blogger.com (Ragha Prasad) — Mon, 05 Jan 2009 10:31:00 +0000

Darasuram - Temple Hand Rail.

noreply@blogger.com (Ragha Prasad) — Wed, 24 Dec 2008 18:16:00 +0000

Many thanks to Vijay for the images. Image courtesy http://www.poetryinstone.in/lang/en/tag/darasuram/page/3

The Rajagopalaswamy temple, Mannargudi.

noreply@blogger.com (Ragha Prasad) — Mon, 27 Oct 2008 17:38:00 +0000

Enjoyed doing this one. Limited time, limited resources.. unlimited satisfaction. :)
Read the brief history here

Srirangam

noreply@blogger.com (Ragha Prasad) — Tue, 02 Sep 2008 23:21:00 +0000

The right hand side of the picture is slightly brighter than rest because of the camera flash. Without the flash the images turn out to be shaky.

Lady with pots

noreply@blogger.com (Ragha Prasad) — Sun, 24 Aug 2008 19:48:00 +0000

First overseas painting - A day before classes start :D
Inspired from a ravi varma painitng. Nothing close to it but def a nice attempt.

Varadaraja Temple - Pillar

noreply@blogger.com (Ragha Prasad) — Mon, 14 Jul 2008 16:25:00 +0000

Village house

noreply@blogger.com (Ragha Prasad) — Wed, 25 Jun 2008 04:30:00 +0000

Based on homes found in south Indian Villages.

Landscape - Water color on paper.

noreply@blogger.com (Ragha Prasad) — Mon, 23 Jun 2008 12:06:00 +0000

Landscape - Water color on paper. Started again after a long break. Hope I find more time.