The scene experienced in Darjeeling, Himachal while the artist was on a visit couple of years ago was the key to this painting. People were eager to see the sun shine first on this part of the land.
Oil on canvass in impasto styleStretched canvass on frame Gallery finish, varnished8x10 inches
Done with a reference photo of California mountain range. While the foreground focus is water, the rearground focus is the twin peak against the backdrop of white cloud where life too is shown. Play of light and shadow in the mountain and meadow is noteworthy.
Original paintingOil on stretched canvass vanishednches gallery frame 30x24 inches
The painting done as plein air in the Nilgiris where the artist worked for long. The tea fields are soothingto eyes against the background of reserve forest of mostly silver oaks.
Original paintingOil on canvass board vanished15x10.5 inches with polystyrene frame
