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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Ph;  0-934 000 66 00

Please don't reproduce in any medium, in any form without formal permission of the painter. 

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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Ph;  0-934 000 66 00

Please don't reproduce in any medium, in any form without formal permission of the painter.