Vibrant Divine Paintings and Custom Portraits
I bring divine figures to life using vibrant watercolors and mixed media. Whether it is a portrait of Lord Krishna or a meditative Shiva, these pieces add color and spirit to any space.
A time-lapse of me painting Lord Shiva in a meditative state. I used watercolors to create his iconic blue skin tone and the warm, glowing aura that surrounds him.
This video shows the initial stages of the Lord Krishna watercolor painting. You can see how I start by laying down the base colors for his face and hair before adding finer details and shading.
About this collection
Unlike my graphite work, these pieces require artist-grade watercolors and 300 GSM cold-press paper to hold that glow. I use white gouache for the fine highlights on jewelry and eyes, which gives them that pop you see in the images. It is all about capturing the right mood and color palette before I finalize the details.
These paintings are about capturing the energy and vibrant colors of spiritual icons. I use 300 GSM cold-press watercolor paper because it handles the paint layers well without warping.
My process involves:
- Sketching the initial outline with light graphite to ensure facial accuracy.
- Applying base washes to build depth and tone.
- Layering colors for skin tones and traditional clothing.
- Using white gouache for the glowing highlights on ornaments and eyes.
Whether you want a blue-toned Krishna or a meditative Shiva, I can adjust the color palette to fit your specific vision or the decor of your prayer room. Each piece is treated with high-quality materials to ensure the colors stay bright and do not fade over time.
If you have a specific reference or a particular deity in mind, let me know. I focus on creating art that feels alive, not just a static image on paper. My packaging is robust, involving flat-packing in hardboard to protect the watercolor paper texture, so your artwork reaches you in perfect condition anywhere in India.
Vikash Tanti
Hi, I am Vikash. I spend days chasing the right shades to make divine figures look like they are right in front of you. Art is a feeling, and when I paint these, I just hope they bring the same peace to your home that they bring to mine.
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