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Saturday, June 1, 2013

Mohini


  Do you remember this sketch I had posted some time back...?

 Moha, the innate desire of man which causes man to discard all his rationale plays a prime part in his life. Manav (human) derived from manas, the mind, is never detached from it. It is to play with this quality of mind that Lord Vishnu, the one who pervades, transformed into Mohini, the ethereal beauty, starkly flawless and fabulously feminine enchanted and deprived the asuras (demons) of reason by infusing every particle with desire according to the Hindu Mythology.

Here is the finished work of Mohini...a humble attempt:

 Watercolour and pitt pens



Linking it to Paint Party Friday and Mandarin Monday

Disclaimer: This is a representation of Kerala mural art. Please consider this as just an art and do not let it hurt any sentiments and hinder the joy in enjoying an art form. This is a humble request.

The mural design is not an original. I do not know the artist, in case anyone does -please let me know.

Please do not use/reproduce the content (words as well as images) without the written consent of the author.

23 comments:

  1. This is an gorgeous piece of art Deepa... and a true portrayal of the ethereal beauty Mohini.... Loved it !!

    Love,
    Chondryma

    http://chondryma.blogspot.com.au/2013/06/bringing-india-home-my-home-tour-i.html

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  2. this is a stunning rendition-just beautiful!

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  3. wonderful painting Deepa and thank you for all the information.
    Happy PPF, Annette x

    http://nettysartadventures.blogspot.co.uk/

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  4. Great job of painting, Deepa. I love the shading you did. I just read your last post and see that you have moved from Dubai. I hope you will be happy in your new location and will find close-by art friends.

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  5. I love the exotic feel of this painting, with its intricate detailing and powerful colors. Blessings!

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  6. Wonderful ornamentation and details and patterns!
    ♥♥♥
    Happy PPF!!
    Mary
    Mixed-Media Map Art

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  7. Wonderful piece, Deepa. I love the subtle shading and the way Mohini's skin seems to glow. The palette is wonderful and seems to be lit from behind. Gorgeous!

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  8. Hi Deepa. Long time no see. Hope all is okay. She is just beautiful and is a devine enchantress.Love those watercolors you have there. Deepa I've been meaning to send you an invite to my blog. I now have an open blog for a few hours during the day and in the evening it's closed because of spammers, etc. If you decide to visit in the evening, the blog will be closed unless you have accepted the invite. I'm going to send you one now. I just closed my blog for the day, but please accept the invite so you can get in should you decide to visit. Good to see you. HPPF! Take care.

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  9. Deepa, this is sooooooo beautiful !!! I'll want to have this in my blog as one of your stunning creations !

    Love them--- the sketch and the final piece too !

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  10. It's fantastic. A poetry with a brush.

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  11. This is so good.....marvelous color and detail. Happy PPF xox

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  12. fabulous work, she is stunning! I love the colours and detail. You have a wonderful talent:)

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  13. Your work is so beautiful Deepa and I love the way you bring Kerala in to your art. Big like :)

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  14. Deepa...this is enchanting!!!

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  15. अति-सुन्दर! मोहिनी का मनमोहक चित्रकारी!

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  16. Awesome mural, Deepa! Great to see Kerala is inspiring you! :-)

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  17. absolutely beautiful! Love the detail and colors! Wonderful!!Happy PPF!!

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  18. WOW stunning piece with lots of yummy details...love it! ♥ Conny
    http://piaromsartjournaling.blogspot.de

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  19. So beautiful. I could look at it all day:)
    Thanks for sharing on Mandarin Orange Monday:)
    And my apologies for the lateness of my response.

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  20. What are the forms of mohini in the depiction of mural painting

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