Water colour paintings by anonymous

आत्मवालोकन (article by Dr Monica Sharma)

                  कहते हैं कि गुरु बिन ज्ञान नहीं । सच भी है गुरु जीवन के मार्गदर्शक होते हैं । ये बात और है कि जीवन की इस यात्रा में  ऐसे लोग गिनती के ही होते  हैं जिन्हें हम औपचारिक रूप से अपना गुरु मानते हैं । जिनका सानिध्य पाकर  हमारी अकादमिक या आध्यात्मिक उन्नति होती है ।  इसी नाते हम इन्हें गुरु मान इनका सम्मान करते हैं ।  लेकिन जीवन की इस राह में अनगिनत लोग ऐसे भी मिलते हैं  जिन्हें औपचारिक रूप से  गुरु नहीं मानते हम , पर उनसे भी हमें ज्ञान और मार्गदर्शन ज़रूर मिलता है ।

Beautiful Oil Paintings by Andrei Belichenko

Andrei Belichenko is a contemporary Russian painter known for his highly detailed, figurative oil paintings. His work is recognized internationally and is often sought after by private collectors.

Key Characteristics of His Oil Paintings

• Style and Detail: Belichenko's style is generally described as Figurative with a strong emphasis on realism and detail. He pays exceptional attention to the individual expression of his subjects.

• Subject Matter: A significant portion of his oil paintings focuses on the female figure, often depicting women in serene or romantic settings, frequently indoors or in gardens (themes like "Woman, Garden, and Dreams").

• Use of Light: His work is particularly praised for its effective capture of light reflections, which adds a luminous and sometimes dreamlike quality to the realistic figures and settings. This technique gives his paintings a distinct, vibrant look.

• Collaboration: Many of his works are co-authored with his wife and muse, Maria Boohtiyarova.

Background

• Born: 1974 in Karaganda, Kazakhstan.

• Education: He studied in the Graphic Department of the Academy of Arts, where his talent allowed him to earn a Master of Fine Arts degree in five years instead of the customary six.

• Exhibitions: His paintings have been exhibited in many regional and international art shows, including in Kiev, Moscow, Germany, France, and the United States.

चलिए कुछ यादें ताज़ा की जाएँ

बचपन में कॉमिक्स पढने का बहुत शौक़ रहा है मुझे  , जहां से जिस तरह भी कोई नयी कॉमिक बुक मुझे मिलती ,  बस उसे उसी वक़्त पढ़ लेने का लालच रहता ,यहाँ तक के इस चक्कर में मैं पढ़ते हुए खाना पीना भूल जाती ,  इन कॉमिक्स में सबसे ज्यादा मेरी पसंद के टोपिक्स होते थे -परियों की कहानियां, mythological  stories  और fantom और mandrak की स्टोरी बुक्स , चलिए कुछ यादें ताज़ा की जाएँ ---

विकल्प वृक्ष

सुनते हैं कभी एक पेड़  था 
रोज़ लोग आकर 
दुखड़ा रोते उस पेड़ से 
तरह तरह के लोग ,दुःख  भी 
सबके किसम किसम के ...

एक दिन पेड़ के कोटर से कोई बोला 

अँधेरे में आना 

अपना दुःख यहीं बाँध जाना 
उत्तर  सबेरे मिल जाएगा ............

लोग सारी रात आते ही आते चले गए 
सुबह बड़ी भीड़ थी 
पेड़ के नीचे सन्नाटा भी ...
ऊपर के कोटर से फिर वही  आवाज़ उतरी 
काफी से अधिक खुरदुरी 

"हर दुःख को पढ़ लो 
फिर आपस में अदल बदल कर लो 
जिसे जो दुःख अपने से ज्यादा बेहतर लगे "

बड़ा गुलापडा  मचा .......
दोपहर तक सब भाग लिए 
.....
एक भी विनिमय नहीं हुआ ........................

(कैलाश वाजपाई)

अंत में ....

अब मैं कुछ कहना नहीं चाहता ,
सुनना चाहता हूँ ,
एक समर्थ सच्ची आवाज़ ,
यदि कहीं हो …
अन्यथा ,
इससे पूर्व कि,
मेरा हर कथन ,
हर मंथन , हर अभिव्यक्ति ,
शून्य से टकराकर फिर वापिस लौट आये ,
उस अनंत मौन में समा जाना चाहता हूँ ,
जो मृत्यु है …
वह बिना कहे मर गया ,
यह अधिक गौरवशाली है ,
यह कहे जाने से ,
कि वह मरने के पहले ,
कुछ कह रहा था ,
जिसे किसी नें सुना नहीं ……..


(सर्वेश्वर दयाल सक्सेना)

Awesome Water colour paintings by Z L Feng

Z. L. Feng is a highly acclaimed Chinese-born American watercolor artist, known for his masterful technique and expressive style. His works have earned him numerous national and international awards, including signature status in prestigious organizations like the American Watercolor Society (AWS) and the National Watercolor Society (NWS).

Key Characteristics of Z. L. Feng's Watercolor Paintings

• Medium Mastery: Feng often emphasizes that watercolor is a difficult medium because "you cannot cover your mistakes, so you must know what you are doing." This dedication results in paintings that are precise yet atmospheric.

• Style and Technique: His style is characterized by a precise command of watercolor techniques, blending elements of realism with beautiful atmospheric effects. His paintings showcase:

  • Effective use of light and glow: He is known for capturing light, particularly reflections in water, to create a diffused, open glow.

  • Loose and Tight Balance: His compositions expertly balance areas of large, loose washes with small, articulate details to add texture and depth.

  • Color Harmony: He uses a balanced "recipe" of analogous, complementary, and neutral colors to create vibrancy and visual rest.

• Subject Matter:

  • Landscapes: He is perhaps most famous for his landscapes, drawing inspiration from the countryside, rivers, forests, and lakes, particularly in the New River Valley. These scenes are often serene and misty.

  • Portraits: He also creates compelling portraits of people, including those from Tibet, Native Americans of New Mexico, and Southern farmers. He considers the eyes the most difficult aspect of portraiture, focusing on capturing the subject's personality and character.

Z. L. Feng's work is widely collected and is held in corporate collections like Walt Disney and the U.S. Gulfstream Aerospace Center, as well as museum collections.