An oil on canvas sized 20 by 22 inches, this is a redo of one of my older paintings.
Sedona is located in northern Arizona, the essence of which are the red rocks that glow with brilliant orange and red color with sun rise and sun set. Over millions of years, layers of sandstone and limestone were left in the area by a receding ocean. Iron oxide eventually covered the grains of sandstone and in a natural process, rust formed. The stunningly beautiful red rocks of Sedona are the result of this process. The red orange color of these rocks are stimulating and soul nourishing!
The visit to Sedona has been one of the best times spent in my life. The metamorphosis that these sandstones went through to become what they are today did make me think of the changes that we as humans go through in life and if we are as open as these sandstones, these changes that happen to us can lead to dramatic and lasting transformation in our way of life.
The rocks offered a challenge to paint with layers and layers of colors applied to bring out the glow and depth. Painting this was meditative and helped me to be in a zero thoughts zone!
Nostalgic memories and beautiful painting, Padmaja:)
ReplyDeleteYou created a fantastic texture here Padmaja , you really put into painting all you reflexions, beautifully done!
ReplyDeleteBeautiful colours and brushstrokes Padmaja!! I can see the layers of paint and the meditative process you went through.Life happens in so many shapes and forms and I love how you celebrate the good times through your wonderful paintings!!
ReplyDeleteRich and deep colors, Padmaja! I love your thoughts and for me the word "mellifluous" comes to mind for this art piece. A soothing richness too...
ReplyDeleteSedona is an absolute magical place to visit. The earth is so rich with color. I love this painting, Padmaja! It takes me back to this wonderful place. Well done!!
ReplyDeleteYour subjects are so varied and interesting. The texture in this is fabulous. Great work.
ReplyDeleteI love the colors of of Sedona. Your painting looks like an encaustic with such rich color and the illusion of depth. I think the color of rock, granite, and terra cotta is my favorite of all.
ReplyDeletebeautiful painting
ReplyDeletenice work
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very beatufiul painting.. Sedona seems to be a lovely place.
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Amazing what you get up to Padmaja! Travelling Arizona and painting rocks there. Showing at Aryspace in Canada. I had not heard of Aryspace until now and thank you for sharing this with us. I am sure your painting will be well received by all who see it. Thanks for your visit the other day. Greatly enjoy those. Cheers!
ReplyDeleteI like the fact that you thought outside the box and painted a closeup of a subject which has created a lovely abstract. Nice rich colors.
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Beautiful colors and texture on the rocks! great write up too- i can see why painting it was so meditative! and congratulations on the showing at Aryspace.
ReplyDeleteOh I love the warmth of this painting. Soooooo nice.
ReplyDeletelovely rich colors Padmaja.Such therapeutic subject matter to paint right.
ReplyDeletethere's charm in piling sandstones --- if heavy, then pile them with a brush; but it's the texture that makes this piece wonderful. congrats on your exhibit.
ReplyDeleteYes this painting speaks to me of warm things and happy thoughts.
ReplyDeleteSedona is indeed a beautiful place. Your writing and your painting brought back pleasant memories of driving through this place and spending a few moments there. Your painting is lovely brings out not only the vibrant color of this place, but your words are liking icing on the cake.
ReplyDeleteThis is an excellent rendition of the colors and textures that run through the rocks at Sedona. It is one place I could visit and visit again. The beauty is unsurpassed, I think.
ReplyDeleteI even have a Granddaughter named after Sedona.
Wanderfully robust and like the foundations of a building :) very warming too
ReplyDeletePadmaja i visited the AyrSpace gallery, (electronically) and loved the exhibition. Your painting is beautiful and displays very well. So glad to discover this. Thanks for sharing with us your art journey. Blessings!
ReplyDeleteI really like the texture you captured in this painting. I would love to see it in person as I'm sure the glow of the rich colors is a treat to see! I also love Sedona. I took a workshop there and it was a very unique experience.
ReplyDeleteyou are a wonderful talent...enjoyed your blog
ReplyDeleteIt has the feel of the most beautiful fence you can imagine putting around your back yard. I love this.
ReplyDeleteThis painting has very rich and lush color. It is free and expressive and also bold. Beautiful and magnificent work.
ReplyDeleteYou show the essence of the red stone desert so powerfully.
ReplyDeleteLoved the bold look of the colours...
ReplyDeleteI love the darks showing through with the vibrant wonderful texture of the oranges.
ReplyDeleteexcellent colors
ReplyDeleteHello Padmaja. Thank you for your visit the other day. I went to your website for the first time today to look at a lot more of your beautiful art. Your colors are so vibrant and powerful. Hope you are well and painting happily.
ReplyDeleteI absolutely loved the colors!
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