Vaduvur Ramar -1

First attempt at painting the processional deities of Sri Kodhandaramar temple at Vaduvur.
Despite long hours(almost 3 weekends) I messed up the backdrop and also the detailing.
Disappointed with the outcome. More practice/patience needed I suppose.

Dakshinamurthy Panel.

Dakshinamurthy Panel from Kailshanatha Temple, Kanchipuram.

Brihadeeswarar Temple : Stone elephants -1

Posting after a long break. Based off a sculpture at Brihadeeswarar Temple at Thanjavur.

Inside the temple complex is a subsidiary shrine dedicated to Subramanya, a temple built by later Nayak kings of Thanjavur. This hand railing leading to the temple depicts a rouge (or war ?) elephant capturing a horse rider. The fate of the victim and the subsequent drama is sculpted on the other hand railing. (Hopefully my next post).

We were fortunate to have found a volunteer guide, who showed us these hand railings in the right order and explain why they were unique. :).

The Big temple is a must visit for anyone interested in art! :)

What to paint?

After ruining innumerable paintings and staring at a blank canvas for an agonizingly long time... I finally broke the jinx today!

Inspired by a Norman Rockwell painting.

Having the time (weekends) but not being able to paint anything can be really frustrating.

Hope to do better in the upcoming weeks.

Subrahmaṇya

Inspired by an outstanding Chola Bronze at the Chennai Egmore Museum. Subrahmaṇya was the generalissimo of the gods, often considered the best of warriors. Marathon 15 hours painting right after end semester.