An afternoon in Ashulia

Ashulia Lady

And now my “series” has a name! An afternoon in Ashulia. This makes it all of three pieces in my newly named series. :D

The Ashulia Lady was accompanied by a gentleman and came down the road along with the garment factory workers. The two held themselves a little aloof from the others but stopped by to see what we were up to and to inquire as to why? No, we told them we were not journalists. I don’t know if our reply disappointed all the people who asked us. When Anil asked her permission she looked at her companion and seeing that he was okay with it she gave us the go ahead. In the short time it took Anil to focus his camera, I think she felt all the attention suddenly focussed on her and was overcome with shyness! I hope some of that comes through.

Oil on a 10″ X 12″ canvas board. Photo reference copyright Anil Advani used with permission.

22 Comments

  1. Beautiful work… I am enjoying perusing your site.

  2. Thank you – for the lovely comments and for stopping by :D

  3. Your work is gorgeous! I love how you capture the person you are painting beyond the face, you express what is inside.

  4. Wow! Thanks so much for commenting on my photos, because I got to follow your footprints here and this is such a wonderful, inspiring site. Congratulations on your sale – I am sure there will be many more.

    These are beautiful.

  5. You my dear, are very good. I’m jumping up and down with pride.

  6. Thank you for your encouragement!

  7. This is just lovely- and yes- you did capture her bashful pleasure :)

  8. Her shyness absolutely shows through, Ujwala. this is a wonderful portrait!

  9. Ujwala, this is truly beautiful. Her shyness and pleasure has been captured very well. Please frame it soon.

  10. Hi Ujwala,

    I have been following your blog for quite some time. You paint great! Your blog also inspires newbies like me!

    Keep going!

    Rash

  11. These works are wonderfully painted. I love it!

  12. Thank you Rash. Do let me have a link when you upload your work and keep dropping by.

    Thank you Carla :D

  13. You have definitely captured the shyness and sweetness of this lady. Beautiful work – no surprise at all that you did a fantastic job.

  14. Hello Ujwala,

    I came here through Yolanda’s blog and am very impressed by your paintings. I will visit you often.

    http://olivia-kroth.blog.de.vu

  15. Hello Ujwalla,

    I would like to add that I also enjoyed some of the links on your blog. There is so much to learn and see, for example “Arts in Provence” or “Contemporary Art in India”.

  16. You have captured the woman’s expression so beautifully. I love the softness of your drawings. I will certainly visit your site often!

  17. What wonderful portraits you paint! – Barbara

  18. Arvindh – good to see you. thank you.

    Olivia – thank you for coming by. yours is a skill i’d love to acquire – to write better :D

    Ella – thank you. look forward to having you back here again.

    Barbara – thank you. i’m currently a bit stuck :( always happens to me when i return from a holiday.

  19. Great work Ujwala….is this your main blog? I wasn’t sure where to go..
    Great work anyways :) Take care.

  20. Wow Ujwhala you are doing so great with your work… Hope to catch up with you when I go back to Bangladesh… !

  21. Michelle – Thank you and yes, this is my main art blog.

    Kira – thank you :D happy to see you drop by and looking forward to spending time with you when you return.

  22. Lovely painting! So lively… :) Thanks for dropping by. Hope to see you more often.


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