Thursday, April 29, 2010

The Vendor

A portrait of a street vendor from a small town of India. They are on the move most of the times, selling their wares in the streets and public places. Mostly poor, they lead a hard life... which reflects very clearly on this man's face. Watercolor on paper by Arti Chauhan.

5 comments:

  1. There's something about the glint in his eye that is so in sync with the resolute expression of his folded hands... So characteristic of my idea of "a street vendor from a small town of India".

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  2. Thanks, Roopika.You can almost see defiance in his eyes as he stared at me - a stranger taking his photograph!It was like, "what can your photo do to change my life!"...His image stayed with me for a long time.

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  3. Hi Arti,
    Very nice portrait. Lot of depth in it.
    This is a wonderful blog, so many artists and so much variety in style and medium. I am honured by your invitation. My id is vinayak1980@gmail.com
    Thanks

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  4. You used such sensitivity capturing this man's personality. It's a very touching painting, Arti.

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  5. Thanks Vinayak , I would like to see your work in this space very much!
    Thank you Vicki, I am honoured.

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