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.