Sketches at Chennai Beach

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I visited Chennai last weekend to conduct a watercolor workshop on watercolor techniques which went on very well. There, I was staying at Balaji sir and Nithya madam's place which is just next to the sea. On Monday morning I took the opportunity for a walk to the beach which is only few meters away and did this sketch of a fisherman's village [ Thiruvanmiyur Beach ]. This was done very quickly standing right on the edge of the beach with waves touching the feet every now and then, So I had to be extra careful not to loose any sketching tools. This was painted with my new paint box recycled from a small mint tin box. In spite of the hot and humid weather of Chennai, the morning breeze was very pleasant at the beach.

Medium: watercolor on sketchbook.
size: 5" H x 13" W
time: 20 min aprox.
Source: live

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This is the second sketch from my morning walk at the beach in Chennai. This view is of another fisherman's village towards south [may be Kottivakkam Beach.]. It was getting hotter slowly and I was in dilemma of sketching or not as there were no shade but finally deiced to do a very quick one. To save time, this was sketched directly with a brush and color without any underlying guidelines. At the end I was pleased to have couple of quick sketches at this Chennai beach !

Medium: watercolor on sketchbook.
size: 5" H x 6 1/2" W
time: 15 min approx.
Source: live

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Watercolor Workshop Demo at Chennai, 26th-27th April, 2014

My demo on Techniques of Watercolor at the recent 2 days Watercolor Workshop in Chennai on 26th - 27th April, 2014. 

We practiced from simple washes to building tonal values with transparent watercolor layers, differences of using various pigments, usages of warm and cool colors within a composition, some brushstrokes and fun tricks too. 

Thank you everyone for your participation and I am pleased to see your passion for this beautiful medium! Looking forward to meet you all again!!!

Medium: watercolor on 300 gsm Fabriano paper [cold pressed]
Size: 10 1/4" H x 14" W

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Glowing Yellows

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These Copper pod or Yellow Poinciana trees are blooming everywhere now in Bangalore. We can see these big trees with glowing yellow hues and lush green leaves all around the corners. This beautiful branch is popping through between two architecture near our home.

medium: watercolor on sketchbook
size: 6 1/2" H x 5" W
time: 30 min. approx.
source: live

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Quick and Small sketches

Quick and Small sketches in watercolor on handmade paper.

Just to let you know, I'll be teaching in a workshop on watercolor techniques on 26th-27th April, 2014 in Chennai. Come and join me to learn these techniques of painting in watercolor and lift your artworks to a higher level with confidence. Only few seats available!

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Glowing dark, Beautiful Bright!

This quick watercolor sketch is from couple of months back but somehow never posted. I remember putting myself to two challenges in that evening. First, to paint directly with color without any graphite underlying guidelines and Second, to paint the dark background in one single layer ! Had fun!

Medium: watercolor on fabriano paper sketchbook.
Size: 3 1/2" x 5 1/2" approx.
Source: from own reference picture

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Updates on Watercolor Workshop in Chennai

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Here's an update regarding my Watercolor Workshop on techniques in Chennai on 26th and 27th of April, 2014.

Workshop name:
  Watercolor Techniques and Beyond

Skill level:
  Basic to intermediate  [since the focus is on watercolor techniques, basic knowledge of drawing skill is required]

Location:   
  http://www.thevijaypark.com/,


Dates:
  26th-27th April, 2014

Timings:
  9.15 am to 4.30pm [including Tea/Cofee/Lunch breaks]


Seats:
  Limited to a maximum of 15 participants only. The registration is based on first come first serve basis.

Materials:
  The participants will be notified a recommended list of suitable watercolor materials required which they are expected to bring along to the venue during both days of workshop. Any extra art materials will be provided at the venue.

Note:
  The full course fee per participant has to be paid at the time of registration via bank transfer prior the workshop to confirm the participation. Kindly send a mail to get details regarding the registration procedure.

The main Contents of this Watercolor Workshop are:

1. Watercolor as a beautiful medium
2. Brief talk about various materials used in watercolor
3. Demonstrations of various Techniques in watercolor
4. Participants' practical use of the various techniques in watercolor
5. brief talk about color, values and composition
6. Demonstrations of the usage of techniques on a painting.
7. Participants creating their own paintings using the techniques demonstrated
8. Evaluation and critiques of works.
9. Q & A session.

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Overcome techniques to paint expressively!!

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Plants & Pots in watercolor - IV

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Title: Light of Life.

Medium: watercolor on Fabriano 300 gsm cold pressed watercolor paper.
size: 19 3/4" H x 6 1/2" W

status: Available for sale.


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Plants & Pots in watercolor - III

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Title: Growing Hues

Medium: watercolor on Fabriano 300 gsm cold pressed wc paper.
size: 19 3/4" H x 6 1/2" W

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Complimentary colors in nature.

It's that time of the year when all around of Bangalore is blooming with colorful flower trees. The two most noticeable ones are Jacaranda mimosifolia, also know as Jacaranda, Blue Jacaranda [the purple colored one] and Golden bells or the silver trumpet also know as Tabebuia Caraiba [the yellow one]. The best view is when they are seen blossoming together, the power of complimentary colors in nature! did a quick graphite sketch at Government museum and put the colors back at home .
medium: watercolor on sketchbook

size: 5" H x 6 1/2" W
time: 40 min approx.
source: live + memory

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Plants & Pots in watercolor - II

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Title: We Are Glowing

Medium: watercolor on Fabriano 300 gsm cold pressed watercolor paper.
Size: 19 3/4" H x 6 1/2" W
 
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Plants & Pots in watercolor - I

Title: Few Leaves.
Medium: watercolor on Fabriano 300 gsm cold pressed watercolor paper.
Size: 19 3/4" H x 6 1/2" W

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Long format sketching

Sketching on an unusual format, a plant from our neighbour across the street.

Medium: watercolor on sketchbook
size: 13" H x 5" W
time: 45 min approx.
Source: live.

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Season of water melons

 

I think this is the time of the year for watermelon as they are available everywhere. From roadside vendors, small carts, neighborhood shops to supermarkets, everybody is selling them. Considering the daytime warm temperature Bangalore is going through, this fruit is the right choice to have now. And of course for some painting too as they are great examples of complimentary colors !

medium: watercolor on sketchbook
size: 5" H x 6 1/2" W
time: 45 min approx.
source: live

When you have such an interesting element in front, you can not just have only one sketch! So, here's the 2nd one I did of this watermelon !

medium: watercolor on sketchbook
size: 5" H x 6 1/2" W
time: 45 min approx.
source: live

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Quick study sketches

A page of quick study sketches.

Left: Facial structure/forms with simple planes. Rough composition.
Middle: Quick tonal value placement.
Right: Color Study in Ink & Watercolor wash

Medium: Graphite, waterproof ink and watercolor on Photocopy paper.
source: From Own reference picture.

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Step by step lesson

Here are few steps about how the initial observation was done and carried over next stages to the final render of the flower plant sketch done in graphite from live. Your feedback is welcome.

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Small flower painting available for sale

It's time for those beautiful flowers all around! This small flower painting is available for personal collection or you can also give it as a gift to your dear ones. Feel free to leave a comment here or write a mail to know more about this !

Title: Purple and Blue
Medium: watercolor in 300 gsm archival paper
Size: 6 3/4" H x 4 1/2" W [painting area]

Status: Available for sale.

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Old wine in new bottle - an Ink & Wash sketch.

"Old wine in new bottle"! Same China Pink flower plant sketched for the third time now. This time in ink and watercolor wash. If you want to view the previous versions, kindly browse through my previous posts.
Thanks!

medium: waterproof gel pen with watercolor on sketchbook
size: 6 1/2" H x 5" W
time: approx. 60 min.
source: live

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Color temperature experimantaion

playing around with different color temperatures and color combinations, hence experimenting different moods with the same composition. so, which one do you prefer??!! let me know on the comment below! just cover one of them at a time and try to experience your feeling about it!

medium: watercolor on sketchbook.
size: 5" H x 6 1/2" W
time: approx 30 min each.
source: from own reference picture.

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Retro Suv car doodles

more car doodles. I think this is kind of retro SUV !

medium: waterproof gel pen and felt tip sketch pens on photocopy paper notebook.
source: imagination

another fun doodling of a imaginary car......!!!

medium: waterproof gel pen with felt tip sketching pen on photocopy paper notebook
source: imagination

another one. this time a conceptual truck...

medium: graphite on photocopy paper notebook.

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Sketching shapes of light and shadows

If there are interesting shapes of light and shadow, anything can become an inspiring element to work from. Also non conventional vantage point adds extra interest. Sketched this from our living room window around post lunch time when the Sun hits hard on the roof creating hard edged shadow.

medium: watercolor on sketchbook
size: 6 1/2" H x 5" W
time: 75 min approx.
source: live

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