I was planning this for a long time and finally made it after much changes. The photograph of person selling Ektara was taken in Jaisalmer by my husband, Bhavesh. The actual photograph is given below...
I made few changes which can be seen in my completed painting.
The ektara was a regular string instrument of wandering bards and minstrels from India and is plucked with one finger.
The ektara usually has a stretched single string, an animal skin over a head (made of dried pumpkin/gourd, wood or coconut) and pole neck or split bamboo cane neck.(source: Wikipedia)
The final completed painting...
6 comments:
Clytie said...
I am in awe of anyone who can draw a likeness of someone ... especially from a photo. You have a wonderful talent for this! I love how you caught the intensity of his gaze as he works HIS art.
FitFoodieMegha said...
Thank you Clytie for the nice words!
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Sudha said...
Love this.
Sudha
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Unknown said...
creative!!
Cezanne
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