Friday, August 21, 2009

Color Pencil Drawing: Warkaris/Varkaris of Pune


Base: Sketch Paper.
Made Using: Color Pencils.
Topic: Varkari(वारकरी) is a religious movement (sampraday) within the bhakti spiritual tradition of Hinduism. It is geographically associated with the Indian states of Maharasthra and northern Karnatka. In the Marathi language of Maharashtra, vari (वारी) means 'Plilgrimage' and a pilgrim is called a varkari. Source: Wikipedia

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11 comments:

  1. Autumn LeavesAugust 22, 2009 at 2:53 AM

    Megha, I really like your style. This is lovely and I liked reading a bit of the history of your piece too. As always, your colors are just gorgeous!

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  2. Art with LizAugust 22, 2009 at 6:13 AM

    This is fabulous Megha - the colours and the composition are so great! Love the information you posted with it.

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  3. PatriciaAugust 22, 2009 at 12:10 PM

    I repeat what has already been said...colors, style, and history, too....love it.

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  4. Debra KeirceAugust 22, 2009 at 6:25 PM

    Very nice!

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  5. Reader WilAugust 24, 2009 at 2:18 AM

    Brilliant pictures,Megha! Thanks for your visit.

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  6. Mary PaquetAugust 24, 2009 at 8:13 AM

    Wonderful piece, Megha, and I love learning about your culture. You have such a special style!

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  7. sandyAugust 26, 2009 at 9:55 AM

    This is really really nice. Love your "style"..

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  8. Dean H.August 27, 2009 at 6:08 AM

    Great color an concept..highly decorative in a very good way!

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  9. Margaret MayerSeptember 8, 2009 at 5:02 AM

    Very nice Work. I like your blog!

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  10. NishantSeptember 18, 2009 at 10:33 PM

    Great color an concept..highly decorative in a very good way!
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  11. RNSANEMarch 15, 2011 at 9:16 PM

    It is so nice, Megha, how beautifully you can depict the religious traditions of your country is your exceptional art.

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