Dighalipukhuri , a painting in watercolour

Dighalipukhuri Watercolour

             A very tough subject for me. 

Watercolour painting: Dighalipukhuri watercolour

A color study
Dighalipukhuri, Guwahati, Assam,

Camel Artist Watercolor on Fabriano Studio Quarter sheet watercolor pad

Acrylic painting: Plein air in Dighalipukhuri

Plein air in Dighalipukhuri
Camel Artist Acrylics and Pebeo Acrylics on Canson Montval 300 gsm rough
11X 14 inchs.

Pencil sketch: An afternoon in Chandrapur

An afternoon in Chandrapur
27cm X 34cm
Pencil on classmate sketchbook.
Chandrapur is my most favourite location in terms of plein air sketching and painting. The untouched beauty of nature, the serene village atmosphere and the presence of the mighty river Brahmaputra adds to the overall beauty of the place. This is the first plein air sketch done in Chandrapur.

Acrylic painting: Sunset near Jagiroad.

Sunset near Jagiroad, Assam
Acrylic on Canson Montval 300 gsm rough
11 X 14 inchs

Pencil drawing: M L NIJORA (Jolpori's little sister)

M L NIJORA (Jolpori's little sister)
Inland water transport, Assam
Pencil on Fabriano A4 sheet

Acrylic painting: An Evening....near Jolpori

An Evening...near Jolpori.
Camel Artist Acrylics on Canson Montval 300 gsm rough paper.
11 X14 inches.

It was magical...the wave of orange washing over the landscape and suddenly the old forgotten boat brightens up. A begger makes home in this abandoned ferry. He is waiting for the rain and he thinks the old girl will once again come alive. I will wait for that day to come and once again enjoy the elegance and beauty as it strides across the river water with pride.

Watercolour painting: The tale of the forgotten river ferry

Forgotten Jolpori (The tale of the forgotten river ferry)
Camel Artist Watercolor on Fabriano Studio 300 gsm cold pressed paper
13.4 X 10.6 inches

Pencil sketch: Barthakur Clinic Hospital

BARTHAKUR CLINIC HOSPITAL, Kharghuli, Guwahati, Assam.
Pencil on Classmate sketchpad34cm X27cm.
Yes the banner is a bit off balance....just like it is..originally...The subject is Nursing Home situated on the banks of the River Brahmaputra in the beautiful hilly area of Kharghuli. The sketch is done on spot using charcoal and pencil. I found the rendering of the tree a bit tough. It was a good try.

Landscape in coloured pencils

Summer Meadows
Watercolour and watercolour pencil on normal paper
A3 size.

Late Surabala Bordoloi, wife of Bharat Ratna Lokapriya Gopinath Bordoloi, a pencil portrait tribute.

Surabala Bordoloi was the widow of the first chief minister of Assam, Bharat Ratna Lokapriya Gopinath Bordoloi.

Born on July 24, 1905, to Bhumidhar Majindar Barua and Bibika Devi in North Guwahati, she was married at the age of nine.

She is survived by three sons, former Assam sports minister Robin Bordoloi,ex Tata Tea general manager Bolin Bordoloi and Biren Bordoloi, and two daughters. Her eldest son, Brig. Dhiren Bordoloi died in an accident a few years ago.

She has been actively associated with Sarania Ashram, headquarters of the Assam branch of the Kasturba Gandhi Memorial Trust.

Biggest Contribution Of Kalaguru Bishnu Prasad Rabha.

Biggest Contribution Of Kalaguru Bishnu Prasad Rabha, a tribute through a portrait.

The pencil portrait of Kalaguru Bishnu Prashad Rabha is a pencil portrait I did, along time back. It was a problematic portrait because I failed to collect an excellent and clear high-quality picture of the maestro of my drawing due to its unavailability and copyright issues. Nevertheless, I got hold of a decent photo, which I took as a reference for this portrait. The material used: Ivory paper A3 size, 2 Staedtler 6B pencils, 1 Staedtler 2B pencil, and an eraser. The idea behind creating the portrait of such a notable person was none other than Respect. My parents taught me about Kalaguru's contributions from an early age, listening to songs on the tape recorder, watching plays. The participation of Kalaguru Bishnu Prashad Rabha imprinted the image and Respect towards him, which enabled me to complete this portrait. Bishnu Prasad Rabha, often referred to as the "Master of the Arts" or Kalaguru, was a very influential figure from Assam's Indian state. The most significant contributions of Kalaguru Bishnu Prasad Rabha were in the field of literature, art, and culture, and undoubtedly his most notable contribution was his artistic prowess, which he shared with the people of Assam. His most exceptional work, Bano Kabong, elaborately portraits the diverse life of the Assamese communities and tribes, their livelihood, and contributions to the Assamese culture. His other masterly works include Mishing Koneng, Axomiya Kristir Hamuh Abhakh, Atit Axom, and Sonpahi. Mishing Koneng meaning The Mishing Girl is the first novel written by Bishnu Prasad Rabha. It is a story of love and sacrifice and portrays the lifestyle of the coastal Mishing tribe of Assam (people living near the banks of the river). The details described in the novel showcases the things that we have lost or the sacrifices the people had to make over time. Sonpahi, a story where Bishnu Rabha makes the landless masses or the working class realize their exploitations by the landowners. Sonpahi, which is a translation of Jack Balden's "Gold Flower Story," from the book "China Shakes the World." In this story, even though this is a translation, Bishnu Rabha masterfully manages to showcase the philosophy of his concerns to the atrocities towards the womenfolk who go hand in hand with other notable struggles like the class system. The book, Axomiya Kristir Hamuh Abhakh, is a detailed description of the culture, lifestyle, music, and arts of the Assamese people, including the many hills and plain tribes. Apart from these, Bishnu Rabha painted a lot of paintings, acted in many plays, and was also a recognized film director.