An Agraharam Street Scene

[Balaji]

I sketched this on location five years ago. An "agraharam" is a housing colony for people of the same religious sect and laid out in a specific form. It would normally have a single street with temples at either end, and semi-detached houses lining both sides of the street. I sat in the open verandah of one of the houses and sketched the view across the street, completing most of the sketch on location and some of the shading later.

 

[JStarr]

EXCELLENT sketch- how long did it take you?

 

[Terri]

Gorgeous sketch. Your details and action in scenes are always impressive. Great work!

 

[CaliAnn]

Fantastic sketch!

 

[joe1It]

Wonderful

 

[Balaji]

Terri, CaliAnn, Joe...Thank you.

EXCELLENT sketch- how long did it take you?

Thank you JStarr. I don't recall exactly. Probably around 50 to 60 minutes, of which around 30 to 35 minutes was on location.

 

[Artyczar]

What a stellar sketch! Your details are excellent here. Looks like you took the time, and everything is in perfect perspective.

 

[Balaji]

What a stellar sketch! Your details are excellent here. Looks like you took the time, and everything is in perfect perspective.

Thank you Ayin. I usually sketch holding my sketchbook in my left hand. For this sketch I had a firm surface on which I could rest my sketchbook. Also, this was sketched five years ago when my hand was somewhat steadier.

 

[Scamall]

Not only is the art wonderful, as usual, lovely, but I like that you offer cultural information.

 

[Triduana]

It's superb. I love all the detail.

 

[Balaji]

Scamall, Kay...Thank you.