Artography

Painting the Sunrise

A painting to me is primarily a verb, not a noun, an event first and only secondarily an image – Elaine de Kooning This week’s art is from a short lived, but dynamic morning sunrise from Smokies. After checking out the stars, playing with some light painting in the night and getting some sleep in the car, we decided to head out of Smokies early in the morning. As we were driving out, just around the corner, we were treated to a lovely view and below is what it inspired :) How do you like it !?

Winding Road on a Foggy Morning

One of the best spots in the US to witness fall colors is in Door County, Wisconsin. There is this lovely road from Gills rock that is winding and looks magical. The ongoing road work made it rustic. Add to it the fall colors along with the morning fog - it all looked like it was right out of a painting - literally :)

Nourish your soul

Do things that nourishes your soul – Be it hitting that trail for a hike Or taking a walk with your best company Or capturing that fleeting moment with nature Or just be at peace and paint out the same. Every once in a while – do things that nourishes your soul. This was inspired by one such fleeting moment, on a misty morning, by the lovely Linville gorge wilderness.

By the Temple Pond

This week post is from Kovilur – yeah the same one with the lovely thirukulam (pond). Taking a walk around the thirukulam (திருக்குளம்) is soothing anytime of the day. An evening stroll, cool breeze, sitting by the pond and enjoying as the sun as it was setting behind – it was all an work of art. If you are curious on how this particular art was made, check out the article – Artography – Photo to Painting. And do share how you like the same in comments …

Shadows

The shadow is the greatest teacher for how to come to the light. – Ram Dass Art (be it artography or photography) is as much about capturing the shadows as it is about capturing the light. It is amazing how the depth of what we perceive is solely driven by the darkness of the shadows. This is the famed Stone Chariot of Hampi as seen from within the near by Mandap.

Arasamara Pillayar

My connection with the peepal started at a very young age. I have vivid memories of that huge peepal tree by our school building. Be it daily prayer or gathering or PT classes – this was the place we used to assemble. Arasamara Pillayar is also a very common scene of any typical south Indian village. Peepal tree is a symbol of the universe’s never-ending expanse. It is amazing how our culture imbibes rituals and lifestyles to live one with nature. If only we take an iota of effort to follow them, without losing their crux :) For this week would like to share such a village scene captured in digital pencil art. How do you like it ?!