Friday, December 20, 2013

Sailing Away...

     As a helicopter pilot flying offshore regularly, I see small fishing boats fighting the raging waves in the middle of nowhere, with no one else in sight for miles. Keep wondering what kind of mettle these sailors are made of. Probably it is a question of their livelihood. In contrast, close to the harbour I also see these sailors sailing for fun, entertainment and sport. Life can be such an irony. What ever be the case, boats, big or small, are all really fascinating.
     Recently  I got a chance to witness a Regatta. Sport aside, the artist inside me jumped up with joy at the sight. The result is in front of you.
     Have a nice weekend.

28 comments:

  1. You've definitely captured a wonderful sense of movement with these sailboats. Thanks for sharing.
    Stay inspired!

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  2. It's a fresh work, without details, only the colour and the rapid movement of your brush...I like it very much.

    Bets regards,

    Enrique.

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  3. Dear AK, your work and post are always inspiring. The posted work is so beautiful and lovely, especially, washes. Keep up! Have a wonderful and safe feastive season. May 2014 will be a splendid year for you. Best wishes, Sadami

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    1. You are so generous Sadami. thanks a lot.

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  4. Beautiful painting - lovely light and those colors in the water. This is a masterful piece of watercolor! Have a wonderful weekend, too.

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  5. Fascinating painting , so fresh and with great movement.

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  6. Hi Asit, I like this kind of subject that you have painted so well. I wish you a Happy New Year!! Ciao.

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    1. Thanks Tito. Wish you a very happy new year.

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  7. Asit, you captured the feel of the Regatta - the boats jockeying for position - wonderfully.
    Kathryn

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  8. What a wonderful painting...I love the water and I wish we lived near it.

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  9. This is beautiful! I like the soft colors and the mood you created. I also like the fisihing boats in the other post very much!

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  10. Really one of most gorgeous paintings of such a subject! The sky and water are handled beautifully, the colors and the unfussy-watercolor-y-ness of them. The whites of the sails are luminous!

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  11. Very beautiful! The turns of the sailboats make me feel the air movement and lightness of the day.

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  12. Asit, um belo tema, gostei do movimento retratado, das cores e luminosidade.
    Boas pinturas,
    Manuel

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  13. Ooooh, I love everything about this painting Asit!

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