January 6, 2014

A Lily for Buddha

Acrylic on canvas 28 by 32 inches
This painting is inspired by my visit to the Temple of the Reclining Buddha (Wat Pho), Bangkok and my sister's photographs of water lilies that she shared recently. (I can't wait to paint them !) Just thought of combining both to see what I could arrive at.It was so much fun to use the pure pigments without any mixing.
Buddha said " A jug fills drop by drop".
I am starting my creative year with this "drop" :-)
Wishing everyone a lot of peace and love.
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30 comments:

  1. AswathiBabuJanuary 6, 2014 at 11:01 AM

    Thanks for reminding budha this new year...with lots of love

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  2. Paper rainbowJanuary 6, 2014 at 1:51 PM

    Beautiful peaceful painting, A Happy New Year to you, I can't wait to see those water-lilies!

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  3. UnknownJanuary 6, 2014 at 3:05 PM

    wow..amazing your work!!!!!
    Wish you a happy new year dear padmaja-))))))))
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    You are in my list now-)))
    Love Christa

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  4. Autumn LeavesJanuary 6, 2014 at 4:25 PM

    How beautiful!! I am caught by the idea of seeing this beneath the surface of the water with a lily in just this spot. Kind of a neat image. I love this piece, Padmaja. How brilliant a composition and so well painted!

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  5. UnknownJanuary 6, 2014 at 5:39 PM

    Padmaja,wow, this painting is the harbinger of peace,joy and inner realisation.Padmaja, my dear sister, this is unique.

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  6. Meera RaoJanuary 6, 2014 at 5:40 PM

    How creatively appropriate to combine 'lily pads ' with the the image of Buddha! So much symbolism beautifully expressed too. Wish you a year of creativity and happy painting days ;)

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  7. Rama AnanthJanuary 6, 2014 at 6:29 PM

    It is a very beautiful painting.
    The colors look so soothing and serene, so suited to the image.
    Well done padmaja, a good way to start a new year.

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  8. KParthasarathiJanuary 6, 2014 at 7:11 PM

    The outcome of your visit to the temple and the sharing of lilies by your sister in the form of a reclining Buddha with a lily theme is fabulous.
    Let the drops soon become a cascade!!

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  9. hw (hallie) farberJanuary 6, 2014 at 10:46 PM

    A beautiful painting--peaceful. I wish you a great new year.

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  10. EvaJanuary 6, 2014 at 11:37 PM

    What a lovely way to start the new year. I love how you combine the lily with the Buddha. The design and colors are wonderful! Bravo!

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  11. irinapicturesJanuary 7, 2014 at 12:36 AM

    Brava! Amazing start for the art year.
    Thank you for the pleasure to see this art work.

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  12. AzraJanuary 7, 2014 at 3:13 AM

    WOW!! I love the shapes and combination of colours !! The sublime expression of Buddha says it all, very spiritual!

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  13. JaneJanuary 7, 2014 at 4:39 AM

    What an amazing painting, so creative and serene at the same time. Wish you a lot of peace and love too ! xx

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  14. hmuxoJanuary 7, 2014 at 7:49 PM

    Beautifully painted, Padmaja!! Very peaceful and LOVE the colors...Wonderful work as always!!!

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  15. UnknownJanuary 7, 2014 at 11:09 PM

    Oh WOW! I love this piece, Padmaja! It's creative and expressive and the colors and lines are wonderful! I like that quote too, it can be applied to so many situations...

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  16. AKJanuary 7, 2014 at 11:24 PM

    Buddha has inspired the creativity of so many artists. This is exceptional. This is so serene. The perspective is so different. Great job.

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  17. http://carolking.wordpress.comJanuary 8, 2014 at 2:08 AM

    I love the colors and that you put the reclining Buddha with images of your sister's waterlilies. I love the quote too, something to think about for the new year.

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  18. juliefordoliver.blogspot.comJanuary 8, 2014 at 7:22 PM

    What a fabulous painting and start to the year. The colors are divine. When I was in India I saw many, many water lilies, but they called them lotus. They have a strong spiritual symbolism don't they? Love the patterns you created with color and shapes.

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  19. RobinJanuary 10, 2014 at 5:54 PM

    The perspective is what attracts me to this piece. The way you use acrylic feels translucent like watercolor… the buddha is looking over us, I wish I had the wisdom.

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  20. VictoriaJanuary 11, 2014 at 10:05 PM

    How gorgeous and magical..such a stunning and joyful piece...I love the color of the flower..such a radiant turquoisy-blue..beautifully done!!
    Wishing you many new blessings in 2014! I look forward to seeing more of your beautiful art!!
    Shine on!
    Victoria

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  21. sandyJanuary 11, 2014 at 10:44 PM

    wow wow - the colors are gorgeous and the delicacy so beautiful!!

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  22. Rahul BhatiaJanuary 16, 2014 at 10:21 AM

    Lovely sketch of reclining Buddha! Wishing you and your family peace and happiness in the New Year,Padmaja!

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  23. kalaJanuary 17, 2014 at 7:10 AM

    Nice creative start for the year :) Way to goooo

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  24. VictoriaJanuary 25, 2014 at 7:20 PM

    Hello friend...lovely to revisit this powerful piece..so sacred and beautiful!! I look forward to what you share next! Wishing you a magical and creative day!
    Victoria

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  25. ashokJanuary 27, 2014 at 3:22 PM

    beautifully composed art!

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  26. Jean LurssenJanuary 27, 2014 at 7:11 PM

    A lovely peaceful start to the new year Padmaja.

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  27. Krishna/കൃഷ്ണJanuary 30, 2014 at 10:27 AM

    great painting...

    thanks

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  28. AnonymousFebruary 1, 2014 at 2:32 AM

    I love the colors in this one and how they overlap and enhance each other. Works with the whole theme of Buddha. Creative adding the lillie.

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  29. Akanksha JainFebruary 5, 2014 at 9:59 AM

    Beautifully done.

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  30. Jill and HaidaFebruary 27, 2014 at 10:38 PM

    Hello Padmaja:

    I do love your synthesis of Buddha and the lilies...

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