Dancing Padmini
by Usha Shantharam
Title
Dancing Padmini
Artist
Usha Shantharam
Medium
Painting - Digital Artwork
Description
This is a derivative digital painting of South Indian actress Padmini in the classical movie 'Thillana Mohanambal'. In this movie she has acted and lived as the dansuese that she really was. Here she portrays the 'Bharathnatyam'- Indian classical dance form. South Indian movies are popularly known as 'Kollywood' movies.
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December 12th, 2011
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Comments (43)
Renu S
Lovely digital portrait...with a powerful presence of actress Padmini! I've watched that classic quite a few times...she looks gorgeous in the dance sequences!
Usha Shantharam replied:
Thank you so much Renu. Yes she had a powerful presence which actually inspired me into making this piece of art. I have watched the movie quite a few times too. :)
Lenore Senior
Fabulous! I love this painting and look at this attitude! Wonderful work! v/f
Usha Shantharam replied:
Thank you Lenore. Padmini (South Indian dancer and actor) is known for the expressiveness in her dances.
Elizabeth Winter
I love this series and this one is marvelous. Love the details and the colors (and those eyes)! very nice! v
Dave Farrow
Usha you are an exceedingly talented artist. I love the way you use colors in your works. They are very beautiful art works...gold medals to you....L/F