August 2, 2012

For the love for her son

Acrylic on 26 by 32 inch canvas. I am intrigued by the designs and  hand work on the Omani caps that form an important part of the Omani men's traditional attire. I heard the story of an Omani mother who painstakingly embroiders designs on the caps for all her sons. She some times takes as long as an year to finish a cap with the intricate designs. I saw a mother's love in this gesture more than anything else and also the son's pride for his mother. I thought this would make a lovely subject for me to paint.
A mother's love brings light in to a child's life and a true mother understands even what her child does not say!
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27 comments:

  1. Meera RaoAugust 2, 2012 at 1:23 PM

    Very touching story! And I love your composition - very beautifully and intricately expressed !

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  2. AzraAugust 2, 2012 at 1:52 PM

    Beautiful composition Padmaja!! I love the rich colours and the patterns.I particularly love the expressions of mother and son,there is so much love there.Your paintings always express powerful emotions!

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  3. P.N. SubramanianAugust 2, 2012 at 2:19 PM

    You have woven the love of mother into this painting. Beautiful compose. Incidentally I remembered an old lady in the Jews street of Cochin making caps.

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  4. Autumn LeavesAugust 2, 2012 at 3:02 PM

    Padmaja, this is so beautiful and the history/story of the patterns is amazing. I always love visiting your blog and your art is always so bold and beautifully painted.

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  5. Dean H.August 2, 2012 at 5:37 PM

    This great painting exudes love, Padmaja! Nothing beats a Mother's love. A beautiful look on her face and her adoring son. Excellent cap designs!

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  6. RobinAugust 2, 2012 at 5:54 PM

    This is such a heart-felt understanding to a universal love. The cap patterns and Byzantine style is both exotic and beautiful.

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  7. Prerana KulkarniAugust 2, 2012 at 9:44 PM

    Love your illustration of the story! The painting comes out from your heart!

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  8. Marja's Stamp Addiction en Marja's CreativityAugust 3, 2012 at 12:51 AM

    Beautiful illustration. Thanks for telling the story.
    Lovely greet
    Marja

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  9. hmuxoAugust 3, 2012 at 3:37 AM

    The title says it all and this beautiful post gave me goose-bumps! This painting is amazing Padmaja with so many fine details as well as deep meaning..

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  10. KParthasarathiAugust 3, 2012 at 5:23 AM

    The diligence,skill and care shown by mom in making caps for her kids is just one facet of her boundless love for her children.A mother's love is the only one that is natural and without any expectaions whatsoever in return.
    A beautiful work capturing the sentiment

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  11. kalaAugust 3, 2012 at 6:30 AM

    No words to sayyy just wowwwwwwwwwww

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  12. Rahul BhatiaAugust 3, 2012 at 11:11 AM

    A lovely depiction of mother's love , Padmaja! The story was equally enthralling!

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  13. ashokAugust 3, 2012 at 10:29 PM

    fantastic work Padma

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  14. AnonymousAugust 4, 2012 at 7:37 PM

    This painting does speak Mother to Son and I feel the gentleness and the serenity in this scene. I like the shapes and the patterns used in the background so much! So creative, Padmaja.

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  15. Rama AnanthAugust 4, 2012 at 10:28 PM

    Such vibrant colors,the painting is awesome!

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  16. AnonymousAugust 7, 2012 at 10:26 AM

    beautiful painting... esp on the occasion of ramazan

    thanks for sharing....

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  17. BikramAugust 7, 2012 at 3:55 PM

    very true.. mothers know it always
    and thats a beautiful painting

    Bikram's

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  18. IrfanuddinAugust 11, 2012 at 12:22 AM

    and those expressions are so clearly visible in your painting....beautifully done...:)

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  19. EvaAugust 14, 2012 at 6:27 PM

    Your painting is so lovely and touching. I can feel the love in you and your subject's love. The patterns are exquisite. They are something I have been fascinated with ever since I discovered Anne Bagby's work. Bravo!

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  20. AnonymousAugust 17, 2012 at 4:31 AM

    I love the stylized way you depicted the scene. It suits perfectly the subject.
    Jean

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  21. SMAugust 18, 2012 at 2:59 AM

    touching story nice painting

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  22. ashokAugust 22, 2012 at 7:16 PM

    Padmaja......you made it to my favorite list! Pls accept your Liebster award here :)
    http://ashokism.blogspot.in/2012/08/liebster-award.html

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  23. RalphAugust 24, 2012 at 9:58 PM

    A very very thoughtful artwork stunning.

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  24. Lisa Graham September 1, 2012 at 5:56 PM

    This is very very stunning. Beautiful work Padmaja!

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  25. Priyanka SachetiSeptember 30, 2012 at 12:39 AM


    Padmaja, wonderful to look through your beautiful art! This painting struck a chord with me both for the intricate detailing of the kuma...and the touching story behind it.

    Are you planning to exhibit it sometime?

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  26. TeresaOctober 11, 2012 at 12:33 AM

    A thoughtful, lovely painting.

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  27. VictoriaOctober 22, 2012 at 2:15 AM

    This is magnificent!! Such talent..it is wonderful viewing your works..totally gorgeous style and deep rich color palette..wonderfully captivating!
    Victoria

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