Sunday, February 13, 2011

Shyok Valley

     In the northern most corner of my country India, in the Laddakh region, flows the river Shyok. In the summers this valley is full of tourists. The river is in full flow and the vegetation makes it colorful. However in winters the valley becomes dry and barren. Temperatures drop to as much as 25 degrees below zero. The flow of the river reduces because the glaciers refuse to melt. The tourist camps lie vacant. But I can assure you the valley is still beautiful. Walking in the snow along the river throws up beautiful sights. This is one of them.
     My painting schedule has become a little erratic because of work pressure. I managed to find time and did not want to miss a chance to paint.  Even though the temperatures are still sub zero, managed to do this quickfire watercolor sitting on the banks of the river Shyok. Hope you like it. 

24 comments:

  1. Looks like a beautiful place to get lost for a while, even with low temperatures...
    Thank you for sharing :))

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  2. you are painting with your soul
    beautiful landscape..

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  3. AK it is so interesting reading about your country, i really enjoy it. Your painting fasinate me, i was thinking that as you paint you must be able to see the entire painting in your head before you are finished.I really like the way you have so many dots,dashes,and hard lines that collectively make a wonderful painting.
    Brave you painting in the freezing cold. Your efforts were worth it:)

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  4. I always imagined that India would be hot all of the time! Your recent paintings are absolutely stunning! I find water a real challenge but you paint it so well :0)

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  5. Very atmospheric.. I think that impressionistic style makes it so interesting.

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  6. Asit,

    Your background story makes this painting all the better! It's good to see you, and I hope you have been well!

    Take care,
    Brian

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  7. Asit, thank you for sharing information about this beautiful area. The painting is what watercolor should be like! Love the colors of the water and the how in few brushstrokes you told all the essential. Well done!

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  8. Excellent
    work
    good creations
    see you soon

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  9. I am convinced that the valley is still beautiful in the winter...I can see it in your painting, Beautiful and perfect watercolor.

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  10. You captured the Nature's Beauty perfectly!

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  11. Well done Asit, beautiful landscape. Ciao!

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  12. Si capisce dal tuo lavoro che il posto deve essere molto bello. Mi piacciono molto i colori dell'inverno. Elvi

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  13. Love this watercolour. I can imagine myself walking there, when the weather is kinder.

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  14. This is really a beautiful piece, I can't imagine it if you spent longer on it. Sometimes quick works really well and this works. You are very adept at working in the cold, I don't think I could do it!

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  15. fantastic plein air AK ...beautifully painted.

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  16. Absolutely love this AK - sometimes those people deserted, winter scenes make for the best paintings.

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  17. SALUDOS!!!HERMOSA ACUARELA,Y BONITO PAISAJE¡¡¡

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  18. It's excellent I'm really very glad to see your works again

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  19. Stunning piece! We can all appreciate that you made the time for this fantastic painting!

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  20. Preciosa acuarela, AK muy conseguida la atmósfera.
    Un cordial saludo

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  21. Very beautiful painters!
    Congratulations

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  22. Wow... you sure get to see some interesting parts of the world. How wonderful that you are able to capture them so beautifully through your art!!

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