The Awakening

Acrylic on canvas 9 by 12 inches

For many of us a day begins and ends with not much meaning. For some, it is a matter of survival for one meal a day, for some it is a day of pain and suffering.Is there a purpose to such existence is the question that arises and I have been asking that question myself for a long time!

I am beginning to think that we need to create a purpose if we didnt find one, then the real awakening of the soul happens. It is never too late or is it? I am trying.

"How deeply you touch another life is how rich your life is" /Sadhguru Jaggi Vasudev

Lines of Harmony

Bahla Fort, oil on 16 by 20 inches canvas

Nijwa Fort, oil on canvas 16 by 20 inches

The most striking landmarks of Oman are the country's historic forts.There are over 500 forts and towers that served as the traditional defense against invaders. Both in terms of history and architecture, a visit to these forts is a great experience.
Here is my attempt to put a glimpse of two of the forts Bahla and Nijwa on canvas.The repeated shapes aligned at varied  angles tracing the path of light made it interesting to paint. I gave a texture to the canvas with gesso.The color in real is dull burnt sienna, of unfired mud bricks.I chose to give an abstracted color and feel to it. To be honest, the joy of painting with oils was missing since the oil evaporated  in seconds leaving back dry paint, so imagine the temperature here :-)

Desert Gold

Acrylic on canvas 24x32 inches, sold

Wahiba sands from Oman for you to enjoy once again, I had done a similar one, "the couple at Wahiba" long back using acrylic and sand. This time I used acrylic texture gel instead.
Miles and miles of sand that glisten like gold in the hot sun touches one's soul. A feeling of letting go of all the stuff that is engulfing and a sense of oneness with nature empowers you.

An art loving couple from Virginia visiting Oman for their vacation bought this painting, along with the "the couple at Wahiba". The thought of their memories of Oman being cherished through my paintings makes me feel good :-)