Sunday, April 1, 2012

Majestic

     The elephant is one of the most majestic animals on this planet. I have seen them in both Africa and India. The African one is definitely more handsome with its huge tusks and ears. But the Indian elephant is luckier than its African brother. Firstly it does not have large tusks which have become a nightmare for the african elephant. The ivory is the major cause for rampant poaching. Also the Indian elephant is lucky to have Lord Ganesha or the Elephant God as its protector. Hindus hold this God in reverence and hence no one dare harm the elephant. Hope we can find a way to protect the African  elephant also.
     This is a small watercolor I did as I had not painted for a long time and was finding it difficult to pick up my brushes. Enjoyed it after all.

19 comments:

  1. This is a beautiful watercolor of an elephant!
    So loose and perfectly painted, AK. One of my favorite animals...I pray for the protection of these beautiful animals!!

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  2. Very nice painting and it shows some power in the composition and lines. A good way to get back to painting :)

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  3. Good to see you paint, Asit.Very nice painting.Reminds me of Jean Haines!

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  4. beautiful work...
    the same elephant provides subject for hundreds of paintings...
    because it is such a beautiful animal...

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  5. Exquisite! I'm so glad you picked up your brushes again :).
    Stay inspired!

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  6. You certainly didn't forget how to paint..this elephant is coming right towards us...gorgeous!

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  7. Your fingers certainly remembered how to use the brush, Asit. Such a wonderful and loose painting of this great animal.

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  8. A lovely restart to bridge the gap Asit, aptly titled, I feel a sense of freedom in the way you painted this majestic animal!

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  9. looks like you enjoyed painting it AK .

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  10. Beautiful work Asit! I like it! Ciao.

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  11. Your watercolour is very beautiful! Magnificent animal, indeed!

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  12. of course I love to look at your
    wonderful expression of the admired
    animal.watched them in cameroun in a large
    park. We have the duty to protect their
    world.They should live free and in peace.

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  13. Hallo AK. Ich habe heute Deine Galerie entdeckt.
    Die ist fantastisch. Dein Malstil ist wundervoll.
    Ich werde sehr gerne in der Zukunft mir Deine Bilder anschauen.
    Grüsse Dich herzlich
    janina

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  14. Nice one sir. Loved the way it is rendered too.

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  15. Good one Asit. You captured the essence.

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  16. You didn't lose anything in taking a break, it's like you never stopped painting. This is wonderful, as usual. I like your stories that go with your paintings. I wish there was a God for all animals to protect them, so many creatures could use more protection.

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  17. Your encouraging words keep bringing me back !!!

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  18. ¡Absolutely wonderful, AK, a very, very good watercolour!. Congratulations.

    Best regards.

    Enrique.

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