Suriname Bridge

Suriname Bridge connects Paramaribo to Commowijne District and the rest of the Eastern part of Suriname! This view is from the Mother Ganges statue at the Hindu temple on the river bank.

Watercolour on Arches Cold Press 300gms Paper, 36x53 cm

Henck Aaron Straat, Paramaribo, Suriname

My take on the one of the main streets of the historic downtown area of Paramaribo,Surinamese capital, in watercolor.

On the street several historical and important buildings such as the  Saint Peter and Paul Cathedral-you can see a glimpse of its spires in the painting - as well as some Ministries are situated.

(Painted on Arches 300lb Rough 31x41 cm-using W&N tube colours)

Noontime Johann and Margarita Plantation, Suriname

Noontime Johann and Margarita Plantation, Commowijne, Suriname

I used a reference photo  (taken during our boat trip to this plantation in April this year with our visiting friends) for this painting. This plantation is one of the oldest in Suriname - now famous for its fish-joint which attracts lots of tourists. I included my guests waiting under the tree to add human interest! It was a sunny day with clear sky!

Watercolour on Arches 300 gms Cold Press Paper

35x53 cm

Happy Navrathri to all!

Flowers for the day!

Cosmos Flowers

Watercolour on Arches Cold Press Paper 46x77cm 

Have a nice Day!

My Exhibition in Suriname Starts Today!

Thankful to Suriname Art Critic Mr. Ivan A. Khayiat, B.S., M.A. for his review of my exhibition which can be seen in 'Dev Sur' online news service: Please click the link below:

http://www.devsur.com/murugesan-presents-beyond-horizons-expo-de-hal/2014/08/06/

Beyond Horizons: Watercolours Exhibition in Paramaribo, Suriname

Sunrise in Suriname

A view of sunrise over threatening storm clouds in Paramaribo North, Suriname!

35x50 cm Arches 140 lb Rough watercolour paper

Windmills of Kinderdijke, Holland

Going through the old photos of Holland days, I came across the photos of the beautiful windmills of Kinderdijke. Gave it a  go while the inspiration was still strong!

27x47cm Arches 140 lb Cold Press Watercolour Paper

Lotus pond in New Amsterdam Fort Paramaribo Suriname

This is a painting of the Lotus Pond in New Amsterdam Fort in Paramaribo, Suriname.

Arches 300gms Rough Watercolour Paper, 30 x 40 cm

Eastern Coast of Tamilnadu

Two scenes from the Eastern coast of Tamilnadu (Bay of Bengal). The second one is the famous Murugan Temple in Thiruchendur!

Thiruchendur Murugan Temple!

Have a nice day!

Evening Flight

A common sight of the evening over the Paramaribo horizon! The birds on their way to their homes, wherever they may be!

Watercolour 30x40 cm on cold press Arches Paper 140lb

Comments welcome!

Rural Flavour from Tamil Nadu, southern state of India

Happy New Year! 
Here are some scenes painted last year in the first quarter when we visited Tamilnadu, India. We moved a lot around Coimbatore, Tirupur, Madurai, Chidambaram, Pondicherry etc. Some moments are captured in watercolour using my travel painting kit! All are done on Arches watercolour block 140lb Cold press papers.

 This one is the famous Meenakshi Temple of Madurai!

 

Thanks for viewing! Comments welcome!

Winding up the year 2012!

Works from the last quarter of the year!

Some exercises done in the recent past are here! 

Firstly the two light houses from Northern Germany!

List Ost (Sylt)

Arngast lighthouse near Bremerhaven

Jaspar National Park, Canada (done for the October Challenge in Watercolour Studio Forum in WetCanvas)

Passat Vessel in Travemunde, Lubeck, Germany

 

Altesland, Hamburg, Germany

Altesland II, Hamburg, Germany

Boats of Luneberg, Germany

MERRY CHRISTMAS AND HAPPY NEW YEAR TO EVERYONE!

HAPPY PAINTING!

 

 

 

Cornell University,Ithaca NY:Bird's view

At least once a year we visit our son at the Cornell University, Ithaca NY. This view of the town with the Cayuga at the distance offers a fascinating view. A difficult subject but I was commissioned to do it, so made a brave attempt!

Watercolour on Arches 300gms Rough paper, 39x38cm

Comments welcome!

One more from Luneberg, Germany

The picturesque city of Luneberg offers many views for a landscape painter! This one is my favourite spot, the view is from the bridge opposite from where I took the photo which is used here.

Arches Rough 300 gms paper used with W&N paints: 30x40 cm

Thanks for viewing, C&C welcome!