Monday, February 15, 2016

Fly Helicopters, Paint Helicopters.

     Well, as usual have been missing from the cyberspace for some time. Was busy with flying commitments and the exhibition which went off well. Finally managed to complete a request which had been pending for quite some time. My friends usually request paintings of helicopters. But this one came with a rider... The Umaid palace as the backdrop. This gentleman had emotional attachments with this place as he had commanded a helicopter unit here. And I believe art is incomplete without emotions. Had to take up the challenge. The composition was difficult as there was no ready reference material. Getting the angles and the perspective correct proved to be a herculean task. After numerous failures managed to get it right. Hope you like it.
     Oops, forgot the history bit. This palace was constructed by the Maharaja of Jodhpur. The architect was a British gentleman Henry Vaughan Lanchester. The construction started in 1929 and finished in 1943. But with Indian independence in 1947 and the Maharajas losing their seats of power and their purses, they found the upkeep of this property difficult. Presently a section is the private residence of their descendants and the major part is a five star hotel. Those of you who want a taste of the luxuries of the erstwhile maharajas of India, must try this out.

10 comments:

  1. Not an easy request, Asit, but you handled it very well. I like the hard edges of the helicopter against the almost-fairy tale soft look of the palace.
    Kathryn

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  2. tough of desert and the sky! a difficult composition and you have got the perspective that is pleasing to the eye! congratulations on your exhibition at Pune AK...keep painting and posting!

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  3. Very beautiful painting, I love it !!!

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  4. Just enough landscape to give our eyes interest but the stars are the building and the helicopter :) Beautifully painted, and your friend will love it.

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  5. Oh this is a spot on composition AK, I am glad you got to do this commission so we could also enjoy this unique hovering with the back drop of the palace.

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  6. Hi, Ak, it's soooo beautiful. I love it. *Finally, my computer broken down is fixed up! Sorry, very late response. Cheers, Sadami

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  7. AK, I don't get around on the blogs anymore, so I have throughly enjoyed visiting yours. What an exciting life you lead, piloting helicopters in such exotic locations. I don't know what I like the most, your beautiful artwork, or your history lessons. Thankfully, I don't have to make a choice.

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  8. AK, I don't get around on the blogs anymore, so I have throughly enjoyed visiting yours. What an exciting life you lead, piloting helicopters in such exotic locations. I don't know what I like the most, your beautiful artwork, or your history lessons. Thankfully, I don't have to make a choice.

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