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.''
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17 comments:

  1. AnonymousSeptember 26, 2015 at 10:51 AM

    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. Salty Pumpkin StudioSeptember 26, 2015 at 11:56 PM

    Beautiful painting! The color and texture are prefect.

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  3. JaneSeptember 27, 2015 at 12:24 AM

    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. juliefordoliver.blogspot.comSeptember 27, 2015 at 2:22 AM

    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. M R AnandSeptember 27, 2015 at 5:52 AM

    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. RobinSeptember 27, 2015 at 8:24 AM

    you are so poetic, your paintings reflect that.

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  7. http://carolking.wordpress.comSeptember 28, 2015 at 11:20 AM

    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. http://carolking.wordpress.comSeptember 28, 2015 at 11:20 AM

    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. BikramSeptember 28, 2015 at 4:00 PM

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


    Bikram's

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  10. ColleenSeptember 28, 2015 at 7:29 PM

    Beautiful painting and powerful quote.

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  11. hmuxoOctober 3, 2015 at 5:18 AM

    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. irinapicturesOctober 7, 2015 at 1:51 AM

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

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  13. AzraOctober 8, 2015 at 11:08 PM

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

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  14. Meera RaoOctober 15, 2015 at 4:21 PM

    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. rudraprayagaOctober 23, 2015 at 8:10 PM

    The word 'beautiful' aptly fits in here.

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  16. rudraprayagaOctober 23, 2015 at 8:19 PM

    The word 'beautiful' aptly fits in here.

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  17. AKOctober 30, 2015 at 5:25 PM

    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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