Morning Glory

I love using colour in my paintings. So the idea of creating something with one colour was both liberating and scary but I welcomed the challenge of painting in Monochrome for an exhibition of the same theme.

When most of the world is stuck at home unable to travel, the idea of painting a misty landscape far away was born. I wanted to pay tribute to the natural world, celebrating some of it's treasures, reconnecting with nature, rediscovering the beauty and capturing an ethereal and tranquil moment in time that is dawn. Looking at this finished piece of my imagination, I have been transported to that enchanted place where there are no lockdowns or fear of catching a deadly virus, where there is peace & quiet and everything is well with my soul. I hope 'Morning Glory' speaks to you in the same alluring quiet way.

The sides of the canvas have been painted so it can be hung unframed or if you prefer you can frame it according to your choice after purchase. This original acrylic painting is sealed with a low gloss varnish and is ready to hang.

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I am an Indian born, Melbourne based artist. Art was a passion of mine in my teens and twenties and I wanted to pursue it as a career, but back in those days the chances of making it as an artist and earning a living through it were bleak and my parents encouraged me to get a proper degree that would get me a decent job :) So, after a career, marriage, kids, migrating to a new country and then later a job redundancy, 35 or so years later, I now find myself free to pursue my passion and creativity again!

In my youth I worked with water colours, oils and pencils, but now I mostly use acrylic and watercolours. Being a self taught artist with no formal training, my natural style leans towards realism and I create each piece with great care, paying careful attention to every detail. I also love to dabble in mixed media, fabric collage and pottery.

So, as you browse through my portfolio, maybe one of my paintings will speak to you and find its way to your heart and home.

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