March 1, 2013

Wadi Shaab

Acrylic on canvas 10 by 12 inches
Wadi in Arabic means a valley that is dry except for the rainy season. Wadi Shaab in Oman is one of the most spectacular sight that nature has to offer. I visited there recently and had a great time exploring it. The beautiful Canyons, the lovely greenish cool water and the palms made a nice composition to paint.
As we go deeper in to this valley, the overwhelming canyons on either side and the still cool water streams in the scorching hot desert makes us realize the abundance of God's realm.

22 comments:

  1. Your description of the painting is really good and meaningful. A lovely painting too.

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  2. I wonder at such wonderful creations by God of natural pools of cool water in greenish blue colour amidst awesome canyons in a desert like area.Your painting reflected truly the beauty of the place and your description matched the painting in its elegance .

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  3. Padmaja, your color saturation is terrific! Truly beautiful and this spot looks like paradise. What an oasis!

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  4. Ooh, I love the composition and the color arrangement, all flowing toward that sweet spot... Well done! It really creates a strong feeling of centeredness in the universe.

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  5. The colors translate better than the words (for me).

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  6. Sounds like an amazing place Padmaja. This is beautiful both in colour and composition! Your spirituality woven into the brushwork gives this painting something special.

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  7. You painted the place as if it was real, Padmaja:)

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  8. The composition, the choice of colors and the description makes one want to go there. Fabulous.

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  9. You have really captured the majesty of the canyons and the abundance of nature ! the colors sing:)Great job Padmaja.

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  10. Amazing colors , what a fabulous piece of art ! You succeeded brilliantly in translating the beauty of the place into a stunning painting ! Wish you a nice weekend.

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  11. A fantastic painting, Padmaja. It makes me want to follow this beautiful canyon.. Definitely God's Country!

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  12. The colors took my breath away- this is simply stunning.

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  13. This is so beautiful. I love your use of colors. I never knew what a Wadi Shaab was before and now I want to visit. :)

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  14. Wow..this is a most blissful scene..i can feel the deep sacredness in this..and the radiant life shining in every color..and brushstroke! the colors are energizing..and this whole piece makes me feel refreshed, focussed and re-aligned with the beauty of nature...powerful!!
    Victoria

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  15. oh,what a lovely scene with a blue mountain!!!!Your painting is so so so so beautiflul-)))
    Congratulations my friend padmaja
    a lot of kisses
    Christa-)

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  16. I've thought recently. He created us as his copies (pardon my English), so that is why we were able to create too. And that is why our every smallest attempt to create is approved and makes him (and us) happy.
    Here again, your painting is powerful and energetic and live, transferring so closely your admiration of nature.

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  17. Such beautiful colours ... making a glorious painting.

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  18. The sheer magnitude of the cliffs on either side is enough to take anyone's breath away! I really like the strong diagonal strokes in this; and the repeated triangular shapes that create a stunning composition. Would love to walk right into this landscape.

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  19. Never heard abt this place,u potraited it so beautifullyyy.Wish if i get a chance i would visit the place

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  20. You are right. Nature is amazing! Loved seeing Wadi Shaab through your eyes. Wonderful composition and colors!

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  21. Beautifully painted... I am wondering such as beautiful places in desert

    thanks

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  22. Great colour harmony; you have given the place a sense of peace. Lovely!

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