⭐New⭐ 'Dalai' Portrait. Oil on boxed canvas (90 x 90cm).
It's not often that I do purely happy paintings but I always find the spiritual leader of Tibet's smile contagious!
I chose to have rising daydreaming bubbles (like you get in cartoons) next to him to represent reaching a higher state; these also symbolise chakra orbs.
'Dalai' was created by applying oil paint with sponges to achieve sweeping and stirring movement onto a deep edge canvas. I have used this technique for many years now which results in subtle textures like that of a watercolour, whilst retaining a bold presence. The photo (below) shows a particularly productive morning!
Being able to relax and begin painting is often difficult; I find a short meditation beforehand is great for freeing the mind and opening it to possibilities. Find a great guide to meditation and interview by His Holiness the Dalai Lama here.
Price of 'Dalai' upon request. More large portraits and other art portfolios at my new website: nickpikeart.co.uk