For Good Beginnings: Ganesha – Remover of Obstacles
'Ganesha', art print from original charcoal drawing, (C)2002 Adam Burke
With Ganesha, the Remover of Obstacles, we are launching our Art Prints for Sale. Here is what the artist ‘Shivadam’ Adam Burke wants to share about Ganesha.
“This 27″X38″ charcoal-on-paper drawing was completed during the Indian holiday, “Ganesha Chaturthi” 2002; prints were completed during same period in 2003, and greeting cards were produced during this period in 2005.
I undertook this drawing of Ganesh as an act of devotion, as part of my long term interest in Hindu culture, and as a sort of preparation for a more ambitious work I intend to complete, an original devotional painting. Ganesh is “Lord of Obstacles,” and my hope is that this work will have helped to remove any obstacles toward my future art work.
I chose to work in charcoal on paper for continuity, following a rendering of Ganesha’s father, Shiva as Nataraj, in the same medium some years before. Also, I wanted to achieve the look of a 3-dimensional sculpture and felt the monochromatic style would most support that.
Keeping an image of Shree Ganesh in the home, or on an altar, is auspicious for happiness, health and prosperity, especially spiritual wealth. Ganesh, as lord of yogis, is perfect for the yoga studio, as well.”
Read the Artist Interview with Shivadam to learn more about this artist and his work.
Ganesha Art Prints are available from the artist at http://shivadam.net
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