Bangalore BHEL guest house - Light & Perspective

Light & Perspective study by KravMaga SreeRam

I was in Bangalore yesterday and staying at the BHEL guesthouse. Suddenly i realised the room had some interesting light and lines. 
Perspectives of the bed, table and sofa were in contrast to the horizontal perspective lines of the floor and door ways.
The external light on the floor was also bouncing of the walls give a glow on the walls and curtains. 

Note the bouncing lights and the different hues of shadows

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Artist - KravMaga SreeRam
Acrylic on paper board

Size without border -13 x 26cm

Ref. No. 23

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Triplicane Market - A quick acrylic

Triplicane market - Acrylic by KravMaga SreeRam

WHAT IS THE DOMINANT THEME ?
Every art has a dominant theme, which the artist has to decide before putting his pencil to the paper. The theme could be Character study, Light study, Perspective study or an exciting treatment like charcoal, water color wash, pen lines and so on.
In this painting even though there is a typical Indian color palette, which itself is an attraction due to its ethnicity, the drama is provided by the strong light contrast and the deep perspective.

LIGHT PERSPECTIVE - HUE  
The normal perspective is based on the gradual reduction in size and height when objects go towards horizon.
Another interesting device used by artists to indicate depth is "Light perspective'. Objects going towards the horizon gradually lose their natural hue and  acquire the hue of the atmosphere.
This light perspective is very obvious in fog or mist. Even in hot weather the shimmering atmosphere provides the gradual feeling of depth. In cityscapes the pollution will give that depth.

Light perspective by KravMaga SreeRam

LIGHT PERSPECTIVE - VALUE
Generally, CONTRAST is a great device to produce that WOW as soon the audience looks at art. The objects nearer to the viewer will be darker. The gradual CHANGE IN VALUE -Dark to Light, gives the viewer the gradation of distance.
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Artist - KravMaga SreeRam
Acrylic on paper board

Size without border -33 x 46cm

Ref. No. 21

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1 subject - 2 treatments

Line vs wash. Weiwei by KravMaga SreeRam

Taking one subject and doing 2 different medium is a stimulating exercise. Especially if the artist chooses to experiment with 2 contrasting styles, like -

Line vs Wash

Water color vs charcoal

Pencil vs acrylic

Many of the great artists are versatile. They did their initial study in quick chalk, charcoal sketches before going for the formal oil paint.

Sometimes these casual strokes have more life and vibrancy than the final product which is executed with lots of deliberation.

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Artist - KravMaga SreeRam
Pen and Water color

Size without border - 27 x 30 cm

Ref. No. 20

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Market - சந்தை

Based on a click by Mr Henk Oochapan, His picture was in 'landscape' mode. I took the basic theme and adapted it to 'Portrait' mode.

When staring at the picture, I found interesting planes going into perspective and decided that will be the holding element for the work.

Plane and Perspective study

The colors of the plastic sheets was a winner. To achieve that saturation, I applied the paint thick . Once the paint was dry, the strokes of white did the desired sheen effect.

The light upward angle of the front road is deliberate. I didn't want the visual to sit heavy and static. That slant will add to the drama.

Juxtaposition is another element - 

Solid vs Gradation, 

Closed end vs open wash ends, 

Bright saturation vs earthy colors.

'CONTRAST' is always a big eye-ball magnet. 

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Artist - KravMaga SreeRam
Acrylic on 300 gsm board

Size without border - 50 x 70 cm

Ref. No. 19
For sale

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Contemplation - A mental snapshot

Acrylic by KravMaga SreeRam

Mental snapshot and painting from memory
A camera does not make distinction in recording what it looks at.
The major shortcoming in painting from a photo reference is that the artist ceases to create. He is just copying.
When one is learning the basics, this is acceptable practice; as this improves the confidence of brush strokes and also the aesthetic sensitivity.

But, true creativity is creating something new.
To develop that unique ability to create something new, OBSERVE. Then paint from memory.
Painting from memory is more challenging and rewarding than even painting on location. Unlike a camera, you remember only what is worth remembering. Paint only that, Rest of the elements are mere support devices.

Artist - KravMaga SreeRam
Acrylic on scribbling pad

Size without border - 20 x 15 cm

Ref. No. 18
Not For sale

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A quickie on terrace

Watercolor by KravMaga SreeRam

Artist - KravMaga SreeRam
Water color on 130 gsm paper

Size without border - 25 x 17 cm

Ref. No. 17
For sale

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Wash in quarry pond

Wash in quarry pond by KravMaga SreeRam

Artist - KravMaga SreeRam
Pastels on Textured paper

Size without border - 63 x 40 cm

Ref. No. 16
For sale

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Evening dip in Vaigai river, Madurai

Vaigai, Madurai by KravMaga SreeRam

Artist - KravMaga SreeRam
Watercolor on 130 gsm paper

Size without border - 20 x 25 cm

Ref. No. 15
For sale

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Jacques Cousteau

Jacques Cousteau by KravMaga SreeRam

Artist - KravMaga SreeRam
Pen and Water color on Paper

Size without border - 25 x 20 cm

Ref. No. 13

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Nehru

Nehru by KravMaga SreeRam

Artist - KravMaga SreeRam
Poster on Paper

Size without border - 20 x 25 cm

Ref. No. 13
For sale

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Singer P Suseela ( P சுசீலா )

P Suseela by KravMaga SreeRam

Artist - KravMaga SreeRam
Crayon on 130 gsm Paper

Size without border - 24 x 20 cm

Ref. No. 12
For sale

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Manicure to Grand Ma

Manicure to Grand Ma by KravMaga SreeRam

Artist - KravMaga SreeRam
Acrylic on 130 gsm Paper

Size without border - 56 x 40 cm

Ref. No. 04

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Vallabhbhai Patel

Vallabhbhai Patel by KravMaga SreeRam

Artist - KravMaga SreeRam

Acrylic on 130 gsm Paper

Size without border - 20 x 27 cm

Ref. No. 09

For sale

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Vaali Tamil poet (கவிஞர் வாலி)

Tamil poet Vaali by KravMaga SreeRam

Artist - KravMaga SreeRam
Acrylic on 130 gsm Paper

Size without border - 20 x 27 cm

Ref. No. 08
For sale

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R K Laxman

R K Laxman by KravMaga SreeRam

Artist - KravMaga SreeRam
Poster color on plain Paper

Size without border - 24 x 20 cm

Not for sale

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Diwali at home

Diwali at home - by KravMaga SreeRam

Artist - KravMaga SreeRam
Acrylic on 300 gsm Paper

Size without border - 56 x 40 cm

Ref. No. 10
Not for sale

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Lamps on Ganga

Lamps on Ganga - Copyright of KravMaga SreeRam

Artist - KravMaga SreeRam
Acrylic on 130 gsm Paper

Size without border - 24 x 20 cm

Ref. No. 07
For sale

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Beggar in traffic signal

Beggar in traffic signal by KravMaga SreeRam

Artist - KravMaga SreeRam
Acrylic on 130 gsm Paper

Size without border - 25 x 17 cm

Ref. No. 06
For sale

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Traffic in rain

Wet road by KravMaga SreeRam

Artist - KravMaga SreeRam
Acrylic on 130 gsm Paper

Size without border - 24 x 20 cm

Ref. No. 05
Sold to private collector.

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Kanchi Shankaracharya

Kanchi Shankaracharya by KravMaga SreeRam

Artist - KravMaga SreeRam
Acrylic on 130 gsm Paper

Size without border - 56 x 40 cm

Ref. No. 04

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Lady drying saree

Artist - KravMaga SreeRam
Acrylic on 300 gsm Board

Size without border - 60 x40 cm

Ref. No. 03
Sold to private collector.

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Madurai lady tying her her

Artist - KravMaga SreeRam
Acrylic on 130 gsm Paper

Size without border - 24 x 20 cm

Ref. No. 02
Sold to private collector.

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Besant Avenue, Adyar

Artist - KravMaga SreeRam
Acrylic on 130 gsm Paper

Size without border - 21 x 27 cm

Ref. No. 02
Sold to private collector.

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Ph;  0-934 000 66 00

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