Some of my well wishers, and even some of my fans suggested that I use vibrant and bright colors in my paintings.  I generally use subtle colors like pale pinks and pale blues and purples.  I guess the colors I use reflect my mood.

It is said that blues and greens are soothing to the mind, and bright reds and oranges are stimulating colors.  In fact people use bright oranges and luminous greens as wall paints in homes nowadays. 

So, keeping with this trend, and also as I am in an energetic mood, I have done 2 paintings of 'Foliage', using vibrant pinks and yellows. 

'Foliage' is a series of paintings of plants and flowers.  They are inspired from the plants and foliage I see everyday during my walk in our local park.

I saw these 'crotons' the other day in the park. I was mesmerized by the colors on the leaves.  The colors were made even more vibrant  by the sunlight that fell on them, almost making them transluscent. 

Two such paintings in vibrant colors called 'CROTONS' are listed now on ebay in the auction format ending Sunday 25th May 11a.m.

Please click  on CROTON-1  and CROTON-2  to view and bid on these paintings. 

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