Elegance of Saree...

Elegance of Saree ...
Ink and Watercolors on Paper (8 1/2" x 11")   

I painted many times and always enjoy painting Indian woman in Saree, the most elegant and unmatched outfit for a woman. In my opinion it's a talent to wear Saree in a classy way and look elegant. Saree is not just an attire, but also a grace, elegance, and a sign of respect.

"Elegance is all in the mind of the wearer." - Philip Treacy

Happy Painting!
Give your own touch to make it look classy ;)

Details
Title: Elegance of Saree...
Mediums: Ink and Watercolors on Paper
Reference: A picture from my collection

Size: 8.5" x 11" (21.5 cm x 27.9 cm)

Surface: Artist's Loft Sketchbook, 75 lb/110 gm2 Acid-free Paper

Real Artists practice...

Dancer  
Ink and Watercolors on Paper (8 1/2" x 11")

I do not know how practical the rule of 10,000 hours is, in order to master something. But I do know, and I do believe that one has to practice to master. The only path to belief is experience. I am not up to what I am today without practice. My practice keeps me moving, moving in the direction to master.

If you don't practice, you don't learn. If you don't learn, you don't progress. If you don't progress, you don't improve. If you don't improve, you don't become a master. All masters are practicers and learners once.

"Real Artists practice!" - Giridhar Pottepalem

Happy Painting!
Keep practicing ;)

Details
Title: Dancer...
Mediums: Ink and Watercolors on Paper
Reference: A picture from my collection

Size: 8.5" x 11" (21.5 cm x 27.9 cm)

Surface: Artist's Loft Sketchbook, 75 lb/110 gm2 Acid-free Paper

Less is more and more is less...

With my beloved sister Indira Meka   
Walking in the campus, the Univ. of California San Diego

The trip that has been long overdue for almost two decades happened last weekend as I flew to San Francisco with my son Rithvik to visit my beloved sister Indira Meka and to attend the college graduation commencement of my niece Prathyusha. She is the first one of next generation kid from our family to graduate from the college. We had a very good time that I could never imagine to have in a 3-day short trip. This trip was so special and will remain a memorable one, forever.

Beginning my visit with a warm welcome and delicious home made dinner after 6-hour long flight from Boston to San Francisco.....my oil painting I carried with me finding a new corner place in the living room at the home where several of my original paintings are living including the one I did in 1988.....next day 8-hour drive to San Diego with nature's beautifully painted mountains along the way with an added experience of infamous LA traffic.....the following day, proud moments with my niece Prathyusha's college graduation commencement at the Univ. of California San Diego.....inspiring speech by the former US secretary of state Madeleine Albright at the event.....time well spent with Muktesh who made my day with my first and fantastic drive of Tesla Model 3 car, as I was sold on at that moment for my next car with his introduction to all it's features, thank you Muktesh.....the 8-hour drive back home with all good old Telugu music and childhood memory talks with Indu.....the last day's traditional home made delicious breakfast of Idli & Dosa with a touch of Nellore in a banana leaf-top plate.....short relaxing time in the beautiful backyard with several flowers, vegetables around and a tree swing hanging to the maple tree.....followed by a 4-hour tour of San Francisco city covering stunning views from the Bay bridge, downtown, her office, pier 14 and the Ferry Building, Mahatma Gandhi statue at the pier, the amazing Golden Gate bridge, and the beautiful Palace of Fine Arts.....concluding our trip with a nice dinner at the White Elephant Thai restaurant on the way to airport.....got back with loaded meories and some fresh home grown garden veggies including lemons, beans and Ponaganti koora.

With less number of days spent with you in this trip, and more number of memories to cherish forever....Dear Indu, as you say "less is more" and live by example of that phrase, I would like to say the opposite- MORE IS LESS. Yes, I mean it with my own quote:

"Less is more for living, but more is less for loving". - Giridhar Pottepalem

Thanks for all the affection and love. Sisters are born for it!

Check my Facebook post for the complete pictorial tour.  

Here is a glimpse of it:

Found it's new home

Golden Gate bridge, San Francisco

Mahatma at the Pier, San Francisco

The Palace of Fine Arts, San Francisco

The Palace of Fine Arts, San Francisco

My painting done in 1988 living with Indu

Be(come) good at...

Portrait of Talented Dancer Karronya Katrynn
Watercolors on Paper 12" x 15" (31cm x 38cm)

Artists, usually are good-hearted people. That's why they are good at fine-arts. I haven't come across any Artist who is not good-hearted. Once you are good at heart, you are good at many things. Be good at heart, be good at art.

After my recent trending-series of black & white watercolor paintings, I break the trend with this full-color fine-portrait of the finest young actress of Telugu movies, Karronya Katrynn.

"No beauty shines brighter than that of a good heart." - Shanina Shaik

Happy Painting!
Be good and become good at heart!!

Details
Title: Portrait of Talented Dancer and Telugu Actress Karronya Katrynn
Mediums: Watercolors on Paper
Reference: Photograph

Size: 12" x 15" (31 cm x 38 cm)

Surface: Arches Watercolor Paper

Smile please...

Smile please...

Ink and Watercolors on Paper (8 1/2" x 11")  

Approach everything with a Smile, and you will be the happiest! Smile is the simplest thing which requires no efforts, but we often forget to do so. The best beauty, the best quality, the best attitude, the best approach, the best of the best is nothing but - Smile. Don't just smile for photos, smile for yourself, smile for your own goodness, smile for your own good health.

Say more often to yourself - "Smile Please!"

"Nothing beats a great smile." - Karl Urban

Happy Painting!
Smile Please ;)

Details
Title: Smile please...
Mediums: Ink and Watercolors on Paper
Reference: A picture from my collection

Size: 8.5" x 11" (21.5 cm x 27.9 cm)

Surface: Artist's Loft Sketchbook, 75 lb/110 gm2 Acid-free Paper