September 26, 2015

Solo Flight

Solo flight, 8 by 10 inches , oil
Yesterday I was rearranging my books with no intention to read anything, but this book just popped out of the shelf and I couldnt resist reading it one more time! Jonathan Livingston Seagull by Richard Bach.
Finished reading it and took out my paints to paint this one with my thoughts about the book still lingering.One particular quote connected to me so much, I am sharing it here.
''I dont mind being bones and feathers. I just want to know what I can do in the air and what I can't. That's all.I just want to know.''

17 comments:

  1. Truly a "Jonathan" Painting, Padmaja. I have read that particular book several times, too! I like the warm reds and greens against the turquoise and blues in this painting.

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  2. Beautiful painting! The color and texture are prefect.

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  3. You were beautifully inspired here, gorgeous painting with a texture I love. And Jonathan Livingston e is a book I read avidly too !

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  4. Beautifully dramatic and well designed. The colors are marvelous, Padmaja.
    I have never read the book but thought the quote was meaningful so I will find it and give it a go.

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  5. i remember the book! infuses such a sense of pride in doing anything, especially flying! i am happy it motivated you to do this wonderful, sublime and serene painting...the knife work is great, you are inspiring me to pick up my palette knife!

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  6. you are so poetic, your paintings reflect that.

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  7. What a gorgeous paiting. I love the reflections in the water/sand.
    Thank you for sharing the quote from the book.

    And...re your comment on my blog post, if you come to NY, I will come up from NC. it's not that far!

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  8. What a gorgeous paiting. I love the reflections in the water/sand.
    Thank you for sharing the quote from the book.

    And...re your comment on my blog post, if you come to NY, I will come up from NC. it's not that far!

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  9. that is so beautiful.. have you thought of Selling your paintings :)


    Bikram's

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  10. Beautiful painting and powerful quote.

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  11. What an outstanding painting, Padmaja!!!! LOVE this piece and again ...a favorite. The reflections in the water is amazing. I think that "Solo Flight" is a definite winner!!!!

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  12. Keep flying, Seagull. Your art is so colorful and strong.

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  13. Beautiful sea colours and a freedom of expression!! I must read that book!!

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  14. And what you can do is stroke by stoke, color and texture out a scene beautifully - I really love this one :)

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  15. The word 'beautiful' aptly fits in here.

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  16. The word 'beautiful' aptly fits in here.

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  17. So much water has flown below the bridge since I last accessed your blog. This book is an all time favourite. And this painting too. The colors in the water are just fabulous. Can stare at it non stop. Fabulous is the word.

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