The 50 Paintings Project

Painting # 46

               The Lotus Pond by Mamta Raja

'The Lotus Pond' is a vibrant Acrylic on canvas by my dear friend Mamta .  

 It is one of my favourites because of the overlapping, layer work which is intriguing and creates interest in this painting and also because  in this painting I see a part of her personality.

The colour scheme is vibrant and cheerful,  much like Mamta herself :) .Though no Gold color has been directly used -- one can still see the golden glow on the leaves and in certain horizontal strokes.

The use of layers gives an impression that this painting is probably done on Silk and not canvas.  The red border is a unique touch - which is normally uncommon in paintings on canvas.

The most beautiful  part is of course , the  color of the Lotus -- It is unconventional,   
It does not conform to what is generally perceived as its color and yet that's what she has boldly gone ahead and used - affirming that that's what makes an Artist ,  a Creator. 

An impromptu,freehand Ganesha by Mamta

For art is a journey of a free soul - And only when we are free - we can create beautiful things.

The concluding thought that comes to my mind as I write this is ----
"Along with Paints and mediums when an artist starts pouring her personality into the painting - that's when a true 'art from heart' is created. That's when it becomes something more than a pretty picture - that's when it stirs the viewer's soul."

See you next week - Until then Let go of the Rules, Let go of the techniques , Let go of everything which keeps you from painting from your soul  - And go ahead and create that Art from the Heart.

Love