Rajasthani Dancer

Rajasthani dancer
© Sanjeev Nandan
Acrylic on canvas : Original concept and painting
11 in width x 14 in height
Date: Aug 2012

The traditional Rajasthani dances have their own significance, performed on special occasions an festivity. Each dance of Rajasthan has its own charm, performed wearing colorful costumes and with expressions.

Red Indian Rain Dance

Native American Rain Dance
© Sanjeev Nandan
Acrylic on canvas : Original concept and painting
  16 in width x 20 in height
Date: July 2012

Many Native Americans still perform the ritual today, and it can be seen on several reservations in the United States. Men and women gathered together for a rain dance and wore special headdresses and clothing. The jewels used in the clothing, such as turquoise, had special significance, as well as the patterns on the clothing and the use of goat hair in the headdresses.

Exhibition at Cravings Cafe , Kingston MA

Just came back after setting up my paintings at Cravings Cafe  in  Kingston MA.  Nice cozy little cafe with delicious food and tasty treats. Check out the website http://www.whatareyoucraving.com. The staff was very friendly too. Overall , a very pleasant experience. Here are some photos. 

Puppet Dance

It's time for some fun. Puppets can dance too you know..

Puppet Dance
© Sanjeev Nandan
Acrylic on canvas : Original concept and painting
  16 in width x 20 in height
Date: January 2012

Dragon dance

The history of the Dragon Dance can be dated back to the Han Dynasty (180-230 AD) in ancient China and, like the lion dance, plays an important part in Chinese culture. The Dragon itself has always been regarded as a Sacred creature, symbolising power, courage, righteousness and dignity amongst others.

Chinese Dragon Dance
© Sanjeev Nandan
Acrylic on canvas : Original concept and painting
  16 in width x 20 in height
Date: September 2011

The Cello Player

The Cello Player
© Sanjeev Nandan
Acrylic on canvas : Original concept and painting
  16 in width x 20 in height
Date: May 2011

This time I choose to paint an instrument. I kept the design work at high level and so had to do some last  minute improvisations. The cello is a beautiful musical instrument. It's part of the violin family. Did you know that the name cello is an abbreviation of the Italian word violoncello?

 

Flamenco in Blue -Spanish Dance

Flamenco in Blue -Spanish Dance
© Sanjeev Nandan
Acrylic on canvas : Original concept and painting
  16 in width x 20 in height
Date: Apr 2011

Been busy lately but finally got back to completing another art work. This time its from Spain. Flamenco is usually a dance form in which you see a lot of red. I thought of taking a different approach and put in a little blue instead. As before, I design the work on computer and then paint it on canvas.