A slice of peaceful rural living

Artwork by Shubhankar Adhikari 

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Rural India - a village scene

watercolour & pen on paper

After coming back from Dhamakhali trip  I was so inspired that I could't resist myself from creating more artworks. This is a scene  which caught my attention when I was just passing by a village near Dhamakhali area. The place was surrounded by greens,wetlands and endless beauty. The rural people were engaged in their day to day activities , fishermen were busy with their fresh catches. The day was partly cloudy so you can see some patches of clouds in this composition.

Landscape

Watercolour painting on paper (11" x 7")

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Rural India - a village scene

Painting on paper (watercolour )

© Shubhankar  Adhikari

This is one of my favourite composition. I always love to visit  Indian village areas. People   with different religions live here peacefully and amidst sweet amity. Often we can get the breathtaking view of the local river running by the side of the village. It looks nice from a distance. 

During various festivals the villagers enjoys within themselves. Different cultural functions are held throughout the year. Village fair is also an important recreation in the life of villagers. I have a dormant desire in the core of my heart to paint more from the life of  village people.

Abstract Landscape

Watercolour Painting on paper

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The idea of this abstract landscape came in my mind when I was just roaming on the beautiful Yarada Beach in Andhra Pradesh near Visakhapatnam. I have mentioned in my previous post that I have recently toured Visakhapatnam , Rushikonda,Yarada beach,Shimachalam, Bheemlipatnam and other beautiful places in Andhra Pradesh . 

Yarada Beach is one of the beautiful beach I have ever seen in my life. Perfect spot for open air painting. The beach is very lonely .Surrounded by blue hills and coconut trees.The view of  Bay of  Bengal is awesome  from the Yarada Beach. Next time when I will visit Andhra Pradesh, Tamilnadu,Karnataka, Kerela 

Way to the hill top

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Paintings on paper 

In northern part of the West Bengal we can find these types of  wooden houses. They are the feast for the eyes. Every time when I visit these beautiful places I can't prevent myself from sketching,drawing and painting. Really these places are the  constant inspiration for my creative journey. 

Naturescape

© 2013  Shubhankar  Adhikari 

Watercolour painting on paper (11" x 7" )

Sharing a very recent work with you.This is the last post for the year 2013.

Rural Bengal - a village scene near Bolpur, Birbhum

© Shubhankar  Adhikari 

watercolour painting on paper ( 11" x 14")

Last week I went to  Bolpur,Shantiniketan . The place is really nice and green. I visited 

Sonajhuri forest ,Kopai river, Vishwabharati University campus and other places. 

The tour was  a memorable one. I noticed this  beautiful village scene from the train . I captured it into my camera. Later I transformed it into a painting.