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Anything that flows... I am in it !

I've always loved working with flowy mediums. Inks, watercolours, glass paints ... the more I give myself to the flow, the more I get a bit of myself.

Mahishasura Mardhini - 30 X 42 cms

Mahishasura Mardhini - 30 X 42 cms

Inks on Canvas The Great Goddess, the Mother of all beings, divine and mortal, takes the warrior form of Her avatar, Goddess Durga ! A battle of nine days and nine nights with Mahishasur - The Buffalo Demon, comes to an end when, Devi finally slays him, thus saving the Universe, restoring the Cosmic Order -- and earning the title, Mahishasura Mardini.

" Rhythm of Nature " 25 x 40 cms

" Rhythm of Nature " 25 x 40 cms

Inks On Canvas Gifting new sights, Day and night ... She has been busy, Wrapping each life in a sacred light ! As she prepares for a deep slumber, To meditate a new start, resting upon winter, Gusty winds carry the feathery autumn leaves, Rehearsing the rhythm of passing seasons, A glorious spectacle winding up with a grand finale To start…all over …spinning a new spring tale ! © Deepa

" The Lord of New Beginnings "

" The Lord of New Beginnings "

40 x 40 cms, Inks on Canvas... From The Calming Ganesha Series

" Ardhanareeshwar " 30 x 40 cms

" Ardhanareeshwar " 30 x 40 cms

Inks on paper Ardhanareeshwar is a symbol of Shiva's all-pervasive nature... the synthesis of masculine and feminine energies of the universe. The form illustrates how Shakti, the female principle of God, is inseparable from (or the same as) Shiva, the male principle of God. The union of these principles is exalted as the root and womb of all creation !

Gowri Ganesh, 30 X 42 cms

Gowri Ganesh, 30 X 42 cms

Inks on canvas... The Divinity... in every Mother and her Child !

The Confluence - 42 x 30 cm

The Confluence - 42 x 30 cm

Shakti... The power that is latent in pure consciousness... is the confluence of Durga, the goddess of power, love, and spiritual fulfilment, Lakshmi, the goddess of wealth, fertility and material fulfilment and Saraswati, the goddess of learning, arts and cultural fulfilment. A painting in the form of a prayer that our lives be filled with contentment, good health and bliss !

Faith, 30 x 42 cms

Faith, 30 x 42 cms

A Tribute to the indomitable spirit of Chennai ! A prayer for strength to face this adversity ! (Chennai Floods Dec 2015) Pen and watercolours on paper !

" Kirti Ganesh " 25 x 40 cm

" Kirti Ganesh " 25 x 40 cm

Kirti Ganesh is the Lover of Music. He is Naada Brahman, the repository of Knowledge and a mine of virtues from whom emanates the cosmic music and rhythm.

Murli Manohar, 40 X 25 cm

Murli Manohar, 40 X 25 cm

As the " all attractive Krishna " begins to play his flute... every creation of His, is graced under the spell of His Divine Love. One who is immersed in this bliss knows nothing but Love and Surrender !

The Claming Ganesha, 42 x 30 cm

The Claming Ganesha, 42 x 30 cm

Welcome the new beginnings with the calming and blissful form of the remover of all hurdles – Lord Ganesh !

The Sacred Bull, 30x42 cm

The Sacred Bull, 30x42 cm

An ink illustration showing the rich tradition of decorating bulls during the harvest festival in South India.

Spring Unstoppable, 50x70 cm

Spring Unstoppable, 50x70 cm

A non stop doodling experience streaming with watercolours hankering to merge into forms within the ink boundaries !!

A child's world, 30x42 cm

A child's world, 30x42 cm

Watercolours on paper A child’s world is so fresh and beautiful, full of wonders and excitement ! As they earn these experiences for themselves, through their senses… blessed by nature, it is this sense that opens new doors to knowledge and wisdom later

" Motherhood " 42 x 30 cm,

" Motherhood " 42 x 30 cm,

... nature's most beautiful gift ! Ink on canvas

Tints of Fall, 45x31cm

Tints of Fall, 45x31cm

Watercolours on paper. Have you seen those autumn leaves ?! Waiting to fall….and touch the ground... Wanting to lie there until they’re found ?! Waiting to be carried on the wings of the wind, That would always tease them in spring, That too, when everyone is watching !!!! Maybe that’s why …When the leaves blush, You know its autumn… thinking about spring !

"Two eyes, a hundred questions"

"Two eyes, a hundred questions"

A watercolour and ink painting ( size : 30x42 cm ) for the children of Syria charity auction.

Playful Reflections, 30x42 cm

Playful Reflections, 30x42 cm

A watercolour painting representing the interplay of light, colours and their reflection.

The Humbling feeling, 30x42 cm

The Humbling feeling, 30x42 cm

An illustration with pen on watercolours reflecting the selflessness of Mother nature.

Kanha sang Holi, 30x42 cm

Kanha sang Holi, 30x42 cm

The true spirit of Holi, the most vibrant of all Indian festivals, is the Divine pastime of Lord Krishna with Radha and other Gopis.

Inkaleidoscope, 25x40 cm

Inkaleidoscope, 25x40 cm

An impromptu ink painting on the wrong side of the canvas.

© Deepa Swaminathan, 2018

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