Friday, June 18, 2010

The Dhobi Ghat

The reference for this painting is a picture taken of the Dhobi Ghat behind our house! It took a lot of time to try and get the folds in the hanging clothes, the wet grass and the drama of the bamboo poles. It was worth the effort as I like this picture! I used a local rough handmade paper which was really difficult to paint on, but after soaking it a couple of times it got a little easier. I do feel the rough texture of the paper lends itself to the subject of this painting.

2 comments:

  1. I really didn't appreciate this until I clicked on it for a larger view. Brickwork and laundry are wonderful! I can tell you really put some thought into this. Great job.

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  2. Thanks Margaret
    Its a daily view I see out of my bedroom window!

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