Smitha Venkateswaran

Student Paintings(leave comments for Smitha at the end of her gallery)

Smitha along with her daughter, Aditi, are my very first Beginning Art class Zoomers.  Smitha is amazing with the work she is doing.
"India Sunrise"
Comment
  • Jodi P:  It came out beautifully. Love the sky.
  • Sandie I:  Smitha, perspective is so hard and you nailed it! Very nice!
  • Susan F:  So nice. Love that sky!
  • Wendy S:  Smitha, the colors in this painting are beautiful and soothing, and the fence so well done- you are brave!
  • Kathy Boh:  Beautiful scene and what a lovely sky.
  • Sarah C:  Your India Sunrise painting is just beautiful! I have been so lucky to watch it come to life week over week. The sky is stunning.
"Dad and Aditi"
Comment
  • Aditi V:  Wow! I love it so much! the colors are so vibrant and the strokes are so well done…you worked so hard on this you should be so proud of yourself!!
  • Sarah C:  This is so lovely! It was worth the hours you put into it. Both of your color paintings are so vibrant. I enjoyed watching this come to life.
  • Darlene S:  Awwww, so sweet. It's a beautiful memory. Love the yellows!
  • Joan G:  Your rocks are really great and the colors so beautiful!
"Lajjo"
Comment From
  • Joan G:  Amazing!!!
  • Aditi V:  This is absolutely gorgeous! I love the way you portrayed the culture along with her fear of industrialization!! amazing!!
  • Kathy Boh:  Smitha, your first color painting is stunning. Great work. Can't wait to see your next painting!
  • Sherry L:  Wow, amazing painting. Love the colors and subject. Beautiful
  • Sandie I:  Smitha, this is beautiful!
  • Amy W:  Wow! That is gorgeous! Great job.
  • Sarah C:  This is lovely! Her eyes are very compelling, and the colors are so rich.
  • Roni D:  Wow Smitha, how lovely! Vibrant colors, love it.
"Still Life"
Comment From
  • ​Paula R:  What a great job, Smitha! Love your highlights. It's so realistic.
  • Amy W:  Great job! I especially like your grapes and pears.
  • Jodi P:  Love the grapes. So crisp/clear. Great job.
  • Sarah C:  This is beautiful! It had good strong shadows, beautiful fruit, and the bottle looks very realistic. On to color!
"Sandals"
Comment From
  • Kathy Boh:  This is terrific. I love all the angles on the straps and the details. What a fun painting. Can't wait to see your first color painting.
  • Ariana G:  This is amazing. Beautifully done. I’m truly impressed.
  • Wendy S:  Smitha what a beautiful pair of sandals!! The detail and highlighting is incredible, and the strap. OMG congratulations!
  • Sarah C:  That is beautiful! The detail you achieved is impressive.
  • Jodi P:  The values and contrast bring it to life. Great job.

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