Art Blog

Vaduvur Ramar -1

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

Dakshinamurthy Panel from Kailshanatha Temple, Kanchipuram.

Brihadeeswarar Temple : Stone elephants -1

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

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

Acoustic.

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

Darasuram - Temple Hand Rail.

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

Village house

noreply@blogger.com (Raghavendra 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 (Raghavendra 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.

Tiger, Water color + dry pastel

noreply@blogger.com (Raghavendra Prasad) — Thu, 27 Mar 2008 11:28:00 +0000

Leafy, Water Color on paper

noreply@blogger.com (Raghavendra Prasad) — Thu, 27 Mar 2008 11:24:00 +0000

A dry leaf!

Budha, Water Color + Dry Pastel

noreply@blogger.com (Raghavendra Prasad) — Mon, 24 Mar 2008 11:30:00 +0000

Ruined Background! :(

Water Color

noreply@blogger.com (Raghavendra Prasad) — Mon, 18 Feb 2008 05:12:00 +0000

Description: China ware on white cloth. Something good after a long long time! :)

Water Color + Dry Pastel.

noreply@blogger.com (Raghavendra Prasad) — Thu, 07 Feb 2008 03:59:00 +0000

Description: Water Color + Dry Pastel

Dry Pastels -2

noreply@blogger.com (Raghavendra Prasad) — Mon, 04 Feb 2008 05:29:00 +0000

Description: Thenga! :P

Dry Pastels -1

noreply@blogger.com (Raghavendra Prasad) — Mon, 04 Feb 2008 05:26:00 +0000

Description : Its a papaya FYI