about art and creating illusions
This is the kind of market I remember from my childhood. While I cant cope with the bargaining that shopping in such markets entails, its great to visit one once in a while. Recently went to Karwan Bazaar in Dhaka with two friends to take some photographs to capture the hustle and bustle, vivid colours and the vitality of such markets.
12″ X 16″ acrylics on Canvas Panel. Photo ref copyright Anil Advani. Used here with permission.
I guess I would have to classify myself as a “self taught” artist not having an MFA or a BFA degree. I am a happy mix of self learning and a bit more formally from artists in workshops and institutions. And after over 15 years of figuring things out, I wouldn’t want it any other way! The journey of understanding and making art, for me, is a continuous learning process: Improving existing skills, learning new ones and most of all growing with the experience. Drawing and painting are an integral part of my life, something I am passionate about. The blogs, Maya & draw the line, document the road traveled thus far. People, their moods, interactions and emotions are an ongoing source of curiosity and interest. What I’m searching for is their inner personalities, their thoughts and there are stories I build around them as I work. I like portraying feelings of people when they are alone, lost in their thoughts, caught unawares. Those are the special moments that appeal to me most. I love to experiment and use a variety of medium ranging from oil, charcoal, printmaking, clay to the digital medium. Regardless, my focus remains fixed on the human form. View more posts
Maya
Hi Ujwala,
I found your “new” direction fantastic.
I love this market, the woman in the last post, and the cart puller on your other blog, so much “ambiance”
I always liked art that suggests and don’t show all the details.
it’s been a while since my last visit at your other blog schmlog,
so much resources, the japaneese site for poses is incredible,
thank you.
me too 😀 i’ve tried in the past to get away from the details but this has been the longest I have managed to stay away! thank you for coming back to see.
Love this one! Such a juicy use of the paint.
thank you emma : )
wauw, what an amazing image.
thanks for sharing,
nina