The Joy of Painting is an American television show hosted by paint raconteur Bob Ross that teaches viewers basic techniques for landscape oil painting. Although Bob Ross could complete a painting in half an hour, the intent of the show was not to teach viewers speed painting. Rather, he intended for viewers to learn certain techniques within the amount of time that the show was allowed. The show lasted until Ross’s death in 1995. [Read more...]
Bob Ross – The Joy of Painting
September 24, 2010 Leave a Comment
Sri Rama Patabishekam
June 22, 2009 1 Comment
Hi all,
This painting is an inspiration drawn from the renowned artist B.G.Sharma. He is a one of kind artist. In future I will be displaying more of his work. As of now you can feast your eyes with this painting.
More about B.G.Sharma
Bhanwar lal Girdhari lal Sharma (B. G. Sharma) is an award-winning painter from Rajasthan, India. He is famous for his miniature devotional paintings and his rejuvenation and popularization of classic Rajasthan art, including the Mughal, Kishangarh, and Kangra styles.
Sharma was born August 5, 1924 in Nathdwara, a small town near Udaipur.Nathdwara is home to the Shrinathji Krishna temple complex, which supports an artists community. Sharma’s family had been artists for generations.
Sharma has been exhibited internationally in London, Germany and the United States. The Shri B.G.Sharma Art Gallery in Udaipur contains an extensive collection of his works.
Former Indian Prime Minister Indira Gandhi, British monarch Queen Elizabeth II and former Australian Prime Minister Malcolm Fraser all commissioned portraits by Sharma.His various awards include India’s National Art Award for Master Craftsman.
A collection of Sharma’s artwork was published in September 2000 titled Form of Beauty: The Krishna Art of B.G.Sharma.
(source : wikipedia)
