August 22, 2015

Glory of the past

8 by 10 inches, oil on canvas board
If I have nothing else to do, I browse through my vacation pictures, that take me back to the memories and fun times! That led to the above painting this week. The Citadel that sits on the highest hill of Amman, Jordon.The giant standing pillars are the remains of the Roman Temple of Hercules that was built during the reign of Roman emperor Marcus Aurelius (AD 161–80).The citadel is in the heart of the downtown Amman, so it is like enjoying the coexistence of the past and the present. Thanks for looking!
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16 comments:

  1. hmuxoAugust 22, 2015 at 10:59 PM

    How wonderful that we can share our vacations in paintings!
    This is beautiful, Padmaja. The colors are awesome...reminds
    me of the Grand Canyon.... and the texture is perfect for this painting.

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  2. Meera RaoAugust 23, 2015 at 10:49 AM

    Aren't photograph memories grand? They jog our memory of the wonderful times and places we have been :) perfect way to relive by painting beautiful scenes ! Well done as always.

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  3. RobinAugust 23, 2015 at 7:08 PM

    I love your color palette, and the earth, always.

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  4. AzraAugust 23, 2015 at 10:07 PM

    A wonderful play of warm and cool colours, beautiful painting Padmaja!!! I feel privileged to have shared your memories. xxx

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  5. Autumn LeavesAugust 24, 2015 at 3:15 PM

    I think this is an absolute "Wow!" piece, Padmaja. I love history and to know this is still standing from so long ago is amazing.

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  6. http://carolking.wordpress.comAugust 25, 2015 at 2:21 AM

    Beautiful painting. I love that I can travel the world with you. I remember seeing Roman ruins in Croatia and thinking about the ancient civilization in the middle of the modern one.

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  7. http://carolking.wordpress.comAugust 25, 2015 at 2:21 AM

    Beautiful painting. I love that I can travel the world with you. I remember seeing Roman ruins in Croatia and thinking about the ancient civilization in the middle of the modern one.

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  8. irinapicturesAugust 26, 2015 at 12:17 PM

    So interesting to see Jordan with your eyes.

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  9. BikramAugust 26, 2015 at 5:07 PM

    I am jsut thinking how marvellous it would have been in THAT Time :)

    beautifully done mam,,,


    Bikram's

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  10. Safal Arts : Create Decorate CelebrateAugust 27, 2015 at 10:16 PM

    Hi Padmaja....such a visual treat ! Your each and every painting is wonderful....I love your color palette! Nice to connect with you...

    I would like to invite you on my art blog....
    http://safalarts.blogspot.com

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  11. juliefordoliver.blogspot.comAugust 30, 2015 at 11:07 AM

    The ancient world is revealed and appreciated through this painting. I love visiting World Heritage places and am thankful they exist to preserve.
    Unbelievable to know what is being destroyed by the barbarians called Isis.

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  12. LindaAugust 30, 2015 at 10:08 PM

    It is lovely!

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  13. JaneSeptember 1, 2015 at 11:18 PM

    A wonderful rendering of this historic site , love the rich texture created from the palette knife .

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  14. AnonymousSeptember 6, 2015 at 12:37 AM

    My goodness, it is amazing that any of it still stands. I like your use of warm colors in portraying this. Also, your brushstrokes, on the blocks at the base really suggest a strong foundation. Beautiful painting!

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  15. LocomenteSeptember 8, 2015 at 4:59 PM

    Looks like a snapshot only... Impeccable painting!

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  16. rudraprayagaSeptember 9, 2015 at 11:22 PM

    I do agree with Loco mente,it is flawless.

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