Indian Art - An Artists Inspiration

I was born in the enchanting land of Assam, (the eastern most part of India) which boasts some of the most beautiful landscapes of my Motherland. My love of art probably started when I was born, when my senses took over. I feel that I inherited this passion from my beloved late father who painted for pleasure.My journey literally began in my childhood, amidst nature, when I roamed around with my grandfather. We wandered through the countryside, over the fields, through the town and around my home. References of those moments used to peep into my childhood drawings, as they do in my present work. I am a spiritual person, who derives inspiration from nature where you feel the presence of God in every nook and corner. I celebrate the beauty He has created all around me, through my paintings. I try and feel the presence of God in every aspect of life, both in prosperity and in adversity. I love the colour of nature. The beautiful way light affects the natural world, especially when I see the warm sunlight of the Assam countryside.My spirituality is simple and straightforward and this is reflected in my work: as is my love and respect for all cultures. I derive spiritual inspiration from the thought that I may bring a little joy to the eyes of those who see my paintings. This is my way of serving people and I believe that serving God’s creation is a form of worship. This is the way my spirituality manifests itself, and how I personally perceive religion. I do very much believe in God, though not in any specific “ism.” My “ism” is to hold fast to the idea of never causing harm, but instead, to serve God by instilling happiness and joy in all others to the best of my capacity.Recently I have been able to collaborate with PunjabiPaintings.com. We share a passion for art, culture, and the representation of Indian landscapes and traditions. PunjabiPaintings.com endeavours to capture these themes in an online art gallery, featuring work from all over the Indian subcontinent. Please find my works available at http://www.punjabipaintings.com/

- Tridib Dutta