A tribute to the beauty in nature
God, when you thought of a pine tree,
How did you think of a star ?
How did you dream of the Milky Way
To guide us from afar.
God, when you chiseled a raindrop,
How did you think of a stem,
Bearing a lovely satin leaf
To hold the tiny gem ?
(excerpts from the poem 'God the Artist' by Angela Morgan )
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The beauty of nature is a tricky thing to capture. Using a unique technique (3D effect) I have brought depth to this picture of a gentle early morning breeze through a serene meadow.
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The above artwork shows the power of shading in embroidery.
Here, we have played with shades in stitches to bring depth to this scene of a soft green path that takes you through the valley of flowers before you get lost into the forest beyond.
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Here I have attempted to capture the elegance of the shy yet stately Barasingha deer, grazing on the tender grass along with his mate.
These beautiful timid creatures who live in isolated areas were until recently on the verge of extinction.
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The bamboo forest above is a beautiful addition to any space. As the Feng Shui principles claim, bamboo attracts chi energy into the surrounding places.
However, my respect for this magnificent flora, stems from a beautiful story about the Chinese bamboo tree.
Unlike most other plants, Chinese bamboo is quite unique. When this bamboo is planted, watered, and nurtured for the whole growing season, it does not outwardly develop even just for an inch, neither does it grow for the next season. As the seasons come and go the farmer must continue to irrigate, fertilize and care for the bamboo seed for four consecutive years. Then comes the fifth year and the bamboo tree shoots up to more than 80 feet tall in just one season, and all this with a strong and able underground foundation that it took four years to develop.
An astonishing demonstration of the power of nature that teaches us a lesson that Faith, Patience, Persistence and consistent action remains key to achieving our desired goals !
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A humming bird in a Bamboo Garden.
This particular piece of art has been created on jute. The fabric adds to the texture of the background so that bamboo shoots stand out against the surface.
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A village scene created on jute, the fabric helps add the rustic touch to the dirt path through the fields.