Sri Rao

SRI RAO

PLEIN-AIR & STUDIO PAINTER


The idea of beauty is the fundamental idea of everything. In the world we see only distortions of the fundamental idea, but art, by imagination, may lift itself to the height of this idea. Art is therefore akin to creation - Leo Tolstoy

Brilliant colors enhance the feeling of happiness, joy and appreciation of beauty in life. I have constantly experimented with various mediums to learn and enjoy the different combinations of what can be created. I am inspired by Colors and Composition. Beauty is the inspiration for my work and floral compositions interest me at the moment.
The process of painting is something I enjoy and the reason why I paint. I continuously search for inspirations that make it hard not to jump into my studio to paint. The process involves preparing the surface and sketching an outline to guide my painting. I pour colors, wipe, spray and layer them to create depth. During this process, I get transformed into a whole new world - my world of quietness and focus. The process is at the same time intense as I am making many decisions and feeling deep emotions.
Once the process is complete, my heart fills with joy and there is a sense of great satisfaction. I am working...

Galleries

East End Art Gallery

(319) 535-0828
221 1st Street NE
Mount Vernon, Iowa