A few weeks ago I put up a couple of pictures of paintings that I had made of Indian subjects, and a number of readers were kind enough to say that I should put up some more.
Today, then, a couple more.
Ladakhi Door #1
Doors are a favourite subject of mine, and this one is from a monastery in Ladakh, Northern India. Ladakh is sometimes known as ‘Little Tibet’, and in some ways, now, it could be said to be more Tibetan than Tibet. Historically, it has been a part of Tibet, and I have an old book of a journey that was taken in 1904, ‘Through Western Tibet’, by Jane Duncan, a doughty traveller, which places Leh in Western Tibet, although I am not certain of exactly where the border lay then.
Mosque
There was quite a bit of artistic license employed in the making of this painting. It is based on a mosque in Bopal, but I have never been there, instead relying on photographs. I have made no attempt to depict it accurately, but instead I interpreted it to create a totally new aspect.
Both of these paintings are in acrylic, on canvas, and measure 24 inches by 36 inches.
Mick Canning 
Beautiful Mick. These are really great. More please 🙂
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Thank you. Looks like there might have to be a series!
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Yes! There must! Can’t wait
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Really like these, Mick, especially the colours and the use of texture. You’ve really captured the feel of the places – lovely! 🙂
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Thanks, Helen. For me, colours are the most important element of a painting, but texture does not come far behind.
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Yes, they’re both such important elements when it comes to conveying the mood of the piece.
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Loved the ladakhki door! Brilliant colors
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Thanks, Arv. The original was just as brilliant!
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I’m sure it must be!
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Beautiful paintings! Ladakhi door is awesome!
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Thanks, Anil. They just have to be my favourites.
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You really are talented, Mick. Lovely work.
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Thanks, Stuart. That’s very kind of you.
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Both are beautiful, Mick. I especially like the movement on the door 🙂
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Thanks, Diana.
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Nice. Six year olds draw stickmen better than I do, so I can only look on and enjoy things like this.
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Drawing stickmen is over rated, Dave. Thanks.
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Lovely paintings, and the second one has a unique angle, even if it isn’t textbook accurate. 🙂
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Thanks, Himanshu. Rather an imaginary angle, I fear.
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Thanks for the follow. Am so happy to see yours. Lovely paintings. You really have spent valuable time in India to do all this. Keep posting. Liked your Ladhaki door. Detailing was awesome. Nice to meet u here Mick.
Meena.
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Thanks, Meena. Nice to see you here, too. Glad you like them. I will put some more paintings up before too long.
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Sure will check your blog later. Got to catch up. 👍🏼
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I love the door. The wooden panel supporting the door is wonderful. I remember seeing typical wooden panel in many old houses and even they were painted in black. Great job.
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Thanks, Rupali.
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