This is an acrylic on canvas sized 8 "by 10" done from a reference to my photo taken at Point Lobos, California. I have used the palette knife, now a days I am just in the mood for using it more! The trees looked as if they were reaching out to each other with their branches.I could feel a lot of life there.The inspiration for this post is Patricia Torres who has lovely blogs that are very impressive and interesting. I was amazed when she wanted to feature my work on her blog..That, I would call as reaching out.. she made the effort to ask me if she could feature my home, not worrying if she would get a no for an answer. Her positivity struck me. I think her action is beautiful. You may want to see my home pictures on her wonderful blog. coloursdekor.blogspot.com
Talking about reaching out, I feel that reaching out to others who have a need to be heard, cared and loved is always a rewarding experience. For me, reaching out to help strangers has been more satisfying because there is an element of selflessness involved. The other day, I hired an auto(a 3 wheeler, more popular than a taxi in Bangalore) to go for shopping. The driver was speeding and he was quite anxious.I casually asked if there was anything wrong and he said that he had to make 500 rupees in another hour and rush to the hospital to be with his wife who was in ICU and more the speed, the more rides he would get to make that money.I asked him to stop, gave him the money out of my purse , asked him to go straight to the hospital and left from there.I dont remember his face today, nor will I meet him again in my life but I felt really good inside that I reached out to him on that day. Sometimes, when we reach out to just connect with others, we may not get reciprocation but it is okay, at least we tried! It is better to try than to be in a bubble. At times, a smallest action is enough to reach out and make others smile. Just yesterday, I was standing in the Que to pay my bill for groceries and my cart was full. When I saw a guy standing behind me with just a bottle of coke, I asked him to skip me and pay his bill, because it would take a longer time for my billing. Seems like he was in a hurry, he was all smiles!
Painting these hugging trees has been inspirational for me today :-)
Oh!! this is such a super sweet post.. I absolutely love your work.. and was ever so impressed..
ReplyDeleteI can relate to what you've written.. It sometimes takes very little effort from our end.. but means a lot to the other person.. I often try to be calm and composed on the roads... and do my best to give.. and contribute back to society.. What worth is our life.. if we cannot reach out to anyone?? Life is simple... if its something I have.. I only have it.. coz its worth sharing.. I often try and help people I know.. or dont know.. it doesnt matter... And live everyday to bring a smile on atleast one face... just one!!
Thank you for your lovely words... and thank you ... thank you... sooo soo much for sharing pics of your lovely home..
Hi Padmaja,
ReplyDeleteSo glad that Patricia showcased your work.... such gorgeous paintings in your beautiful home. Wow!
RE: Giving back... wish more people in this world were as compassionate and genuine as you. You are a light in a world that's dim all too often.
nice home, and fabulously decorated with your paintings. Like the texture of the trees..
ReplyDeleteglad that i found my way to your art world (via patty's blog :)...beautiful work .. would love to own a kerala mural done by you
ReplyDeleteWhat a great post and I really enjoyed seeing your home. Your art looks so vibrant on the wall and well....it's all great. Great decorating and a good "feel" to it all.
ReplyDeleteWhat you did to help that guy, made me just sit here in appreciation that there are people like you in the world.
Love your current painting.
Padmaja, what a beautiful work of art and sharing of your day with us all. Your kindness to others is a beautiful thing. I hope you feel the kindness of others if your situation should ever be one when you are in need. Wishing you a beautiful day.
ReplyDeleteAnother marvellous work of art. Full of life. Thanks for your wonderful commnets on my blog
ReplyDeleteLovely work, gorgeous home Padmaja and I truly appreciate your kindness to others :)
ReplyDeleteThis is lovely and I like the rich painterly feel.
ReplyDeletePadmaja, what a lovely home you have!
ReplyDeleteThanks for sharing your heartwarming story with us...I'm often struck with the kindness in strangers and it was such a sweet example! I too try to be kind in my day...now that I'm living in a land far from my own, I always try to think of myself as an ambassador to my county and culture...it makes my day when I get a big, from-the-heart smile from a stranger. I never used to smile a lot as a young girl...I was very serious and had all the weight of the world on my shoulders!!! But noww, as I grow older, I realise how much joy just a simple smile can spread...and what could be a better way to change the world than through these simple acts of kindness?...
Lovely post!
Love this post about "reaching out" to others. That taxi driver will pass that kindness on someday and so will the man with the coke. I truly believe that. There are numerous things we can do to make another's day a little brighter and it doesn't mean it has to involve money. I like it that you tied your thoughts into the trees reaching out to one another and it made me think of the collective shade they give to creatures and wildlife below. Thank-you for your beautiful vision in art and in writing.
ReplyDeleteLovely Padmaja,can paint some for me.I want ur paintings in my new home..
ReplyDeleteI was only going to comment on the painting because it is a lovely composition, and then I enjoyed reading the post as well, but now I have looked at your home, I have to say it's beautiful, and your paintings look wonderful !
ReplyDeleteTrees and open giving what a wonderful connection.
ReplyDeleteI love this illumination of giving and receiving that you have shown in this post. Openess.
Thank you for this gift Padmaja!
I liked the story and the painting. Hearty congrats for yr great pictures. wishing you more laughing moments in life
ReplyDeleteWhat a treat to see your paintings at home. The thoughts you shared about reaching out ring with truth. You always find the goodness in the world - sometimes you are the goodness. Wonderful trees too.
ReplyDeleteVery touching and beautiful as always Padmaja. I enjoyed so much your lovely home pictures and paintings.
ReplyDeleteThank you for always visiting my blog and for your kind and encouraging words. God bless you always.
Ross
I had tagged you in my blog, Pls have a look
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Padmaja, you are a sweetheart! This painting is gorgeous; the trees look so very real!! May someone touch your life today in a most amazing way!
ReplyDeleteAll the kindness and warmth you give away returns to you multiplied. Proved so often in my life.
ReplyDeleteGreat acrylic landscape.
And fantastic decor of your house!
I really like the texture of your palette knife painting. You've created a lovely painting. Much like the wonderful feelings you must have given to those you have helped. Bravo!
ReplyDeleteYou've been very encouraging to me and I appreciate your friendship- thanks for reaching out!
ReplyDeleteYou also offer an abundance of life and personality in your paintings.
Blessings!!
I think reaching out is a habit with you. My blog is one of the beneficiaries ! Lovely home, more lovely paintings...a treat. The texture that you create with your knife is very interesting.
ReplyDeleteWow Padmaja, what a beautiful home and I absolutely love those paintings. What a great light you've created with this palette knife painting. It's lovely.
ReplyDeletePadjama,,, your comments are always so welcome on my blog... It really inspires me .. I painted all my life . (and it is a long one, believe me) Up until about 6 years ago I never posted my work or had any public viewings. No particular reason.. Now every comment is so meaningful to me... I love your work , and am going right now to see your home... all my best. Barbra Joan
ReplyDeletePadmaja nice to hear your exoeriance...happy for you keep helping others and keep thinking as you are now....beautiful post and beautiful post.
ReplyDeletei love your work...absolutely beautiful paintings...and i love the header of your blog too!
ReplyDeleteWhat a kind heart you are! Letting the person with only an item or two go in front of you at the grocery is (to me) a common courtesy, but to help out the taxi driver was truly heartwarming. You must have great karma!
ReplyDeleteI stopped by to see your blog and have fallen in love with the wonderful art and picturesque writing. I will be back.
ReplyDeleteHi Padmaja, you work is beautiful. Thank you for visiting my blog......that gave me a chance to visit your blog. You are a good artist and writer.
ReplyDeletewow...
ReplyDeleteVery beautiful :)
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