Still-life is a subject very close to my heart. It is a wonderful means to relax and study the

subject in a controlled atmosphere.

And judging by the reactions of viewers, I think that happy, joyful feeling is being effectively

conveyed.

"Flowers in Glass" is again in warm reds and browns, and the paint is applied quite thickly.

"Still-life in Kitchen"     is a study in blue and yellow. 

uses all the three primary colours to produce a joyful image.

My earliest works  are "Still-life with custard apple"  and
" SL with apple and jar"

Since then, I have tried various compositions in and around the house. 

Like"Pot of water" This is the humble earthen pot that every Indian home has; the morning sun made the earthy red of the pot glow; I also wanted to convey the beautiful reflections

bouncing off the granite counter.

I have enjoyed painting "Still-life with lemons" . The blue and white bowl, the


lemons, the reflections on the black surface- I feel all these produce an exciting feeling.

"Potted plants in balcony   came about on a bright sunny day when the greens


especially come to life.

I also like to assemble an assortment of objects, organic as well as otherwise, and create still

life in this fashion.

Some paintings of everyday scenes are " Still-life with jar of red pepper"   and "SL with banana".

Flowers are fascinating as well as challenging to paint . 'Still life with Asters'   is a profusion of colours.

It happens often that a particular scene suddenly appears extraordinary and unusual. This is

how 'still life with trousers came about.

'Flowers on table' captures the reflections on the table, the soft curves of the flowers

against the dark, hard edges of the chairs and tables..

Enjoy!!

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