September 20, 2013

Sunshine

Oil on Canvas Board 9 by 12 inches, sold
Each morning when I look at the sky, I feel it is the first time I am looking at it because it feels like it is so different from what I saw just the previous day! And I am sure I am not going to see the same sky again ever! It is the beauty of the gift that is bestowed on us each day and it is to be enjoyed as if it is the last day I am going to enjoy it so that its full impact is felt within.
It is becoming more and more of a practice to look at the sky during our morning walks and my husband clicks away, "spamming" my inbox with reference photos! This is a combination of two or three mornings we enjoyed, there has been more than 50 percent of exaggeration than what it was, for this is how I felt. Hope you enjoy too!

"Wherever you go, no matter what the weather, always bring your own sunshine"
Anthony J.D'Angelo

28 comments:

  1. You are blessed to live in a place where the sunrise presents itself daily in varied moods and hues.Thanks to your abundant skill to capture the soul of the scene you espy, we get an idea of what we are missing.The sky in Chennai does not offer us all this splendour.

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  2. I so love that you painted what you felt and that you described it as "exaggerated." That tells me just how full of joy and how expansive you were feeling. This is beautiful, Padmaja.

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  3. Wow Padmaja, what a beautifully expressive piece.the colors are intoxicating..such movement and energy..a gorgeous dream...a blazing sky of poems! Yes, I love what you shared..enjoy each new sky..a gift every day...how magical is that! ooh love that quote too..
    Hugs.wishing you a happy day!
    Victoria

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  4. I have those same thoughts, Padmaja... When i see something beautiful (usually a tree) in a certain light and a certain time of day, I think to myself that I MUST take a picture at that moment, because it will never look exactly that way again. I love how a piece of artwork captures the moments like that. Your sky is breathtaking, and truly an expression of what you saw and felt at that golden moment!

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  5. Padmaja your painting is superb.The colours of sunrise are simply awe inspiring. Only an artist like you capture such an exotic sight. God bless you.

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  6. It is so true padmaja, we will never get the same view again in our lives, nature is never the same and it keeps on changing throwing ever new beauties for us to feast up on, and at the same time telling us subtly to also keep changing, and not be static.
    The painting is so pretty and conveys the message too.

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  7. Gorgeous Padmaja. I feel as if I have gone on a morning walk at sunrise.

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  8. Your life sounds like one wonderful meditation. The light from above is more than a metaphor here, and it is beautiful.

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  9. It's great that you made your own interpretation of what you saw. That's what makes painting so exciting - using your vision to create a unique painting that creates a special mood. I like the hues in this piece.

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  10. Love the quote and I love your painting even more because its how you see the world....Beautiful. You are always such a great inspiration to me!

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  11. What a wonderful sky, how beautifully you paint.

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  12. You lucky ones to see these beautiful skies , must be a feast to get up every morning, the painting is fabulous !

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  13. Yes,i love your sunset dear padmaja!!!
    Beuatiful colours,a great moment!!!!
    Bravo my friend-))
    Kisses
    Christa

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  14. Padmaja, this is gorgeous! Definitely a joyful painting!

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  15. How blessed you are to have a husband who also sees the beauty of each day. The personal expression of what you felt when you saw this makes this painting even more special. The quote is one I must remember - it is quite true.

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  16. Such a riot of colors! I too feel lucky to witness and enjoy the beautiful morning or evening skies and often I feel no one will believe the gorgeous colors the nature selects to show off - you did justice with the colors you have selected !

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  17. What a great way to think of the sky. This painting is joyous, and elevated an otherwise gray day for me. Thank you.

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  18. Padma, now u can follow me at https://www.facebook.com/ashokism.ashok

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  19. A lovely daybreak and the colors say it a, Padmaja:)

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  20. I loved the Quote, have written it down! As always your painting, colors very well expressed the joy of looking at the sky!

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  21. I REALLY like the message with this one, Padmaja! That composite of skies does make me feel like I do when I take a moment like that in. I like the birds in it, too. I can almost hear them.

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  22. Superb colours making an incredible painting.

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  23. Beautiful painting and wonderful quote. Aren't you lucky to have your husband "spamming" your inbox with beautiful photos.

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  24. Beautiful painting and wonderful quote. Aren't you lucky to have your husband "spamming" your inbox with beautiful photos.

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  25. You painting vibrates with your feelings and adoration of the world. True artwork!

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  26. a realy wonderful sunset!!!Love all colors,and birds-)))
    Bravo for this beautiful atwork my friend!
    Love
    Christa

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  27. How did I miss this beautiful sunrise, Padmaja!!! Glorious colors !
    I love it!!!!

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