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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Ph;  0-934 000 66 00

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

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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Ph;  0-934 000 66 00

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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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Ph;  0-934 000 66 00

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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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Ph;  0-934 000 66 00

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

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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Ph;  0-934 000 66 00

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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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Ph;  0-934 000 66 00

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