Still life with fruits

Pastel on paper 11" X 14"

Cape Cod 2

Pastel on paper 8" X 10"

Cape Cod

Pastel on paper 8" X 10"

Pretty Bunch

Pastel on paper 11" X 14"

Begum's Garden

 

Pastel on paper 18" X 24"

Photo courtesy : Devajyoti Sarkar

Bani Begum garden, located on the outskirts of Aurangabad, is known for its beautiful surroundings and comforting ambience. I have painted it from a beautiful photograph taken by my friend Devajyoti. I really like this composition. As you can see, the banner for my blog is it's pen and ink drawing.

Juicy Duo

 

Pastel on paper 5" X 7"

 

I have been working on a large painting for some upcoming exhibitions. Took me 3 weeks to complete it. Now that it's done, what a relief I feel !! :) I will be posting it soon. But now starting with this, I am going to paint a few small ones just for thrill.

 

Nauset Marsh Trail

Pastel on paper 8" X 10"

We recently went to Cape Cod on a family vacation. The walk around the Nauset Marsh Trail in Eastham was definitely the high point of my trip. I took plenty of pictures, and am hoping to make tons of paintings to help preserve my memory. This is the first one, I have decided to paint in the sequence the trail unravelled around the mash. Hope you all will follow the trail with me. :)

Lost in Thought

Pastel on Paper 8"X10"

Photo Reference: Devajyoti Sarkar

Silent Awe

Pastel on paper 8" X 10"

Photo Courtesy : Devajyoti Sarkar

Melon and Cherries - 2

Pastel on Paper 5" X 7"

Melon and Cherries -1

 

Pastel on paper 5" X 7"

Sliced Peaches

Pastel on paper 5" X 7"

Cabbage and Turnips

Pastel on paper 8" X 10"

Red Cliffs

Pastel on paper 8" X 10"

Tree by the lake

Pastel on paper 8" X 10"

Finally spring is here, time to come out of my dark studio, and still-life paintings! Starting with this painting, I am planning to work on a few landscapes. I managed to take some progress shots. Hope you enjoy!

Progress Shots

 The painting started out with a small study shown below. I quite liked it, and decided to try a bigger size.

Pastel on paper 5" X 7"

Vine-Twine

Pastel 5" X 7"

Stupa - 2

Pastel on paper 16" X 20"

Photo courtesy : Devajyoti Sarkar

I  made this painting earlier with oils and always wondered how it would come out in pastels. Finally got around to doing it. You can see the earlier painting here. I also took some progress shots this time.

Pickle Jar and Fruits

Pastel on paper 16" X 20"

This painting is currently on exhibit (now through January 10th) at the Livingston community center as a part of  the Fall exhibit for Livingston art association. If you live around here, please visit the show. 

Grapes marching again!

Pastel on Paper 8" X 10"

Made a few changes to the previous composition. Changed the background and gave the forground some depth. I somehow like both!

Golden tree

Pastel on paper 5" X 7"