Lockdown Diaries : Acrylic Painting on canvas

As the lockdown continues my brain’s gone in lockdown mode too. As words play hooky with me, I’m keeping it engaged with art.  The splash of colors comes as a relief from the daily news on TV- ‘Corona cases on the rise in the United States, India, Brazil, Russia,’ ‘Second wave in China’ and it goes on. I hope the lure of art continues through this period and long after and more than anything I hope we can all go back to normal. Normal as in walking without wearing masks and breathing without fear, sitting at restaurants and sipping on our coffees without worrying about sanitizers and the man who served us coffee or the seat we are sitting on or the cup we sip from, talking, shaking hands, passing by each other without being paranoid.

While we courageously carry on, each in our own way, here’s the painting I completed on the day of the Amphan cyclone – June 3rd. Amphan was Mumbai’s first cyclone. We geared up for it by clearing our balconies, filling water in buckets and charging our phones and torches in case there was a power cut which was highly unlikely as Mumbai has underground cables yet nothing seems unlikely these days. Thankfully it passed us by without much damage.

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Based on a painting on Pinterest by Kha Trung (touchofcolorr.blogspot.com)

Stay Home. Stay Safe.

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28 responses to “Lockdown Diaries : Acrylic Painting on canvas”

    1. Smitha V Avatar

      Thank you!🙂

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  1. boundlessblessingsblog Avatar

    Excellent write up and art work, Smitha. Subtle and beautiful these ladies are portrayed.

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    1. Smitha V Avatar

      Thank you so much Kamal for writing back. Its always good to hear from you.

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      1. boundlessblessingsblog Avatar

        You are always welcome Smitha😊😊😊😊😊

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          1. boundlessblessingsblog Avatar

            Stay safe and take care.

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  2. Ria Gupta Avatar
    Ria Gupta

    This is beautiful. Art has a clever way of uniting people globally, spiritually. Power to you.

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    1. Smitha V Avatar

      Thanks so much Ria for your appreciation and your good wishes. You’re right about art uniting people. It doesn’t need a language to understand.

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      1. Ria Gupta Avatar
        Ria Gupta

        It’s my pleasure!

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  3. kaylaannauthor Avatar

    It’s beautiful! I’m glad you were safe during this time!

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    1. Smitha V Avatar

      Thanks Kayla. Its good to hear from you and know you’re doing well too. We are still under lock down but its relaxed a bit now.

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      1. kaylaannauthor Avatar

        We’re opening up but the virus is getting worse. It’s a uneasy balancing knife of economic or health crash right now

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        1. Smitha V Avatar

          True Kayla. I had written a post on that – we’re literally between the devil and the deep sea. Lockdown isn’t the answer and yet nobody has a fix.

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          1. kaylaannauthor Avatar

            No, and I honestly wonder if there is a fix. I know we all want to just do something and have it all better, but sometimes that just isn’t possible. Sometimes we have to go with the least bad of all the decisions.

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  4. radhikasreflection Avatar

    Beautiful work of art Smitha ❤ !

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    1. Smitha V Avatar

      Thank you Radhika!:)

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  5. gssubbu Avatar

    Let me say that your brain has never been under lockdown. In fact it has opened up more. I love the background of the river flowing and the mist. It has come out very well.

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    1. Smitha V Avatar

      Thank you for being so supportive. It just feels like I have done nothing when I do not write and especially when I do not even feel the inclination to do so.
      Coming from an artist and a keen observer, the appreciation means a lot. Thank you! 🙂

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  6. Abirbhav Avatar

    Simply amazing, Madam..!! Love the paintings you make, as usual.. 😊😊
    Pardon my lack of imagination, but I don’t know what this painting signifies. In my opinion, there are two ladies walking in the rain and one of them may be about to step on the puddle of water. Maybe you will be able to explain the inner meaning and the message you want to convey.. 😊😊
    You capture the details beautifully though, every single time.. 😊😊
    Thank you Madam for sharing.. 😊😊

    Now coming to news, I have quit watching news months ago.. The information I get through Social Media like FB is OK.. And yes, I do filter out the news even there too. Had uninstalled news apps from my phone since February 2020.. It’s not to escape reality, after all, who can ever escape reality. It’s just to find peace. Peace and Calmness, after all, are a part of the reality we live in, which people tend to ignore.

    If you want to calm yourself a bit and “cool your mind off”, I invite you to have some “ice-cream” if you like having them. Hope it achieves the desired effect.. Your expert opinions are always appreciated.. 😊😊

    https://theunclicheophile.com/2020/06/15/un-mundane-mondays-viii/

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    1. Smitha V Avatar

      Hello Abirbhav…its been a long time.
      If you read Robbie’s comment on the painting, you’ll know what it signifies :). It may mean just what you said to some people. To me, it means peace, tranquility and the joy of simple pleasures which you have achieved by staying away from the news.
      Thank you for sharing your post. It makes it so much more easier 🙂

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      1. Abirbhav Avatar

        Thank you Madam for mentioning Ms. Robbie’s comment.. I read it just now, and it sums up the message intended to be conveyed.. 😊😊 Painting is a great way to keep one occupied.. 😊😊 Would love to see the next painting you make.. 😊😊
        Hope you accept my invitation for “cooling off” through some “ice-cream”.. 😊😊

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  7. robbiesinspiration Avatar

    I love this painting, Smitha. There is a peacefulness and calmness invoked by the flowers in the basket and the book in the girl’s hands. As if they are going to sit by a steam somewhere and read, chat and make flower chains.

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    1. Smitha V Avatar

      Robbie the painting stands on the easel in my living room and each time I look at it, I feel a peace and calm in it and sweet happiness. You’ve put that feeling into words. I guess that’s what I like. XXX

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      1. robbiesinspiration Avatar

        You have done really well to capture it so beautifully.

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        1. Smitha V Avatar

          Thank you so much Robbie.

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    1. Smitha V Avatar

      Thank you Nabeela!

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