Two days back, His Holiness The Dalai Lama was in my city to deliver a talk on the eve of World Compassion Day. There could not have been a better choice. He does not preach but just speaks... speaks whatever he feels is right. When he speaks about peace, you feel the inner peace in him. When he speaks about happiness you see the joy in his eyes. He does not just represent his country and religion but speaks for the whole world. He even shows compassion towards the Chinese, who the Tibetans claim are responsible for their miseries. Wish we had more like him.
This a portrait of the Great man done in oils on paper. Worth every minute I spent on it.
This is a wonderful portrait, Asit! I recognized him right away from the thumbnail. You painted his expression so beautifully, with the light reflections emphasizing the features. I've had much respect for this man ever since I read Harrer's book, many years ago.
ReplyDeleteAsit, this really is a wonderful portrait of His Holiness! You are so very fortunate to have heard him speak in person.
ReplyDeleteIt is a fabulous portrait from you Asit, seeing and listening to him alive and then again putting him on canvas with the vibration you felt for him are all great moments.
ReplyDeleteE' bellissimo e riconoscibile. Congratulazioni.
ReplyDeletethanks a lot for your wonderful
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sharing with the world
Ciao Ak,
ReplyDeletethe face of dalai lama is expressive and similar
the little smile and the intelligent eyes speak
for him in your portraits...Beatiful!
(I think also that is too dark the contrast behind))
Ciao, ciao, Floriana
Love it
ReplyDeleteYou caught a beautiful expression in His Holiness.. incredible portrait, AK.
ReplyDeleteUne merveilleuse interprétation... Vous avez capturé avec votre pinceau tous les traits qui caractérisent ce grand personnage...
ReplyDeleteBravo !
Gros bisous
A beautiful expression ...total likeness...how lucky to be there and listen to him !
ReplyDelete¡Fantastic portrait, AK!
ReplyDeleteyou have a gift with portraits AK ...fantastic !
ReplyDeleteThanks a lot for the appreciation friends. I myself did not know that I could do portraits till I tried !
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