April 2, 2015

Survivors

"Survivors", 8 by 10 inches, oil
Everywhere in Hawaii, we can find these red flowers growing on the volcanic rocks. From a distance, it looks like red carpets thrown all around.At first sight,I was stunned, stunned by the beauty and the lesson it taught.Yes, they felt like survivors to me,leading an authentic unique life against odd situations.

My grand father was one, who never once let the tough life situations and set backs over power him, displaying the quality of resilience and emerging out successfully. I would like to be like him and these red flowers, well, at least I am trying!

18 comments:

  1. A beautiful post Padmaja. The texture is amazing in this painting! Well done!

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  2. I think every one would like to be like him (your grandfather)
    That is the best way to move ahead in life.
    Love that painting. You have highlighted those red flowers so well.

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  3. Truly stunning painting, Padmaja. I too could use a page from your grandfather's book. Love the texture and the red flowers are gorgeous!

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  4. Very nicely painted with the carpet of red flowers accentuating the beauty of the scene.
    The ability to overcome the odds and the attitude not to be cowed down do not come by to all easily.hats off to your grandpa.

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  5. I love this painting, the richness and texture is just gorgeous ! What a sight it must be in real life to see a red carpet of flowers !

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  6. Your work is very beautiful! I love the textures and saturated color. You are a fearless painter! I really enjoyed browsing through your blog and reading your commentaries. How wonderful to paint all the places you travel to . . . you really get around! I love the story of painting the deer your sister photographed and sending the image back to her so quickly. All the best to you and thank you for your very nice comment on my blog.

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  7. Wonderful work Padmaja!!! Love the colours and the texture makes me want to see this beauty in person! You are an inspiration.xxx

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  8. This is a gorgeous one! I feel like reaching out to touch these flowers, so so real.

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  9. I really like the story that accompanies this painting. The painting stands out so strong, so tactile! You gave them a feeling of growing right off the canvas. Beautiful!

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  10. The story always takes your work to a deeper level.. the red pops.. the textures are your trademark, beautiful.

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  11. Beautiful painting and beautiful story. I love these bright red flowers surviving on volcanic rocks. I, too, would like to be like your grandfather.

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  12. Beautiful painting and beautiful story. I love these bright red flowers surviving on volcanic rocks. I, too, would like to be like your grandfather.

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  13. Lovely painting. You really make full use of your travel opportunities. The artist's eye appears to work overtime! Not every one can notice routine beauty. The colors and textures are as usual amazing.

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  14. I love everything about it -the composition, the colors, the textures and the story! thanks for sharing the beauty you see :)

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