Dingle-Dots on a Light Table // It's late August, and Dingle Flies have laid eggs on this Light Table. The painting is dedicated to Saint Tyagaraja for his composition "Paahi Kalyana Sundara" (Protect, Auspicious and Charming Lord) in ragam Punnaaga Varali.

Dark Is the Source // Colors swirl into blacks, take them by the hand and dance, then pour through funnels into the void below. Painting dedicated to Saint Tyagaraja's "Bantu Reeti" (In the manner of an Attendant) in ragam Hamsanadam.

Do you See a Face in this Picture? // I see eyes. I see a mouth, ears, nose... Oh, wait, there's just one eye. Painting dedicated to Saint Tyagaraja's "Saagarundu" (Lord of Oceans) in ragam Yamuna Kalyani.

Colors won't leave a Vintage Weave // Holi colors on an ancient weave. Painting dedicated to Saint Tyagaraja's "Saakeeta Neketana" (O Resident of Ayodhya) in ragam Kannada.

Earth Cries Her Ice // Ice melts and turns muddy in Rising Heat. Painting dedicated to Saint Tyagaraja's "Raghu Vara Nannu Marava Taguna" (Rama, Is it Right to Forget Me) in ragam Panthuvarali.

How Flowers Chat // Flower-time is when Flower-families chat, and they don't lack for conversation. Painting dedicated to Saint Tyagaraja's "Brochevarevare Raghupati" (Who is there to protect us, Lord Rama?) in ragam Sri Ranjani.

Land of the Dried Out Forest // Heat scorches a green forest into submission. Painting dedicated to Saint Tyagaraja's "Saranu Sarananuchu" (Saying: Grant Refuge...) in ragam Madhyamavati.

Map of the Silvery Seas // Emerald Islands deck a Wealthy Blue Sea. Painting dedicated to Saint Tyagaraja's "Saraseeruhaanana Rama" (Rama, with a Face as beautiful as the Lotus) in ragam Mukhari.

Pinks and Greens Want to Join a Labor Union // They'd won a contract with the Melon Company to provide for a decade. Alas, if only they'd known that they were in for a tight squeeze. Painting dedicated to Saint Tyagaraja's "Jagadananda Karaka" (One who gives Joy to the Universe) in ragam Natai.

Message From Another Galaxy // We're used to our method of communication, but if we receive something like this, how do we decode it? Painting dedicated to Saint Tyagaraja's "Jo Jo Rama" (Sleep, Lord Rama) in ragam Reeti Gowla.

Nature Claims Fallen Bridges // Nature Triumphs in the Long Term. Painting dedicated to Saint Tyagaraja's "Melukovayya" (Awaken, Lord) in ragam Bhauli.

No Entry Into a Bluey Heart // A Line bars entry to all those who don't understand the color "Blue". Painting is dedicated to Saint Tyagaraja's "Sarasa Saama Daana" (Elegant Lord, [Adept in] Conciliation, Gifting or Bribing) in ragam Kaapi Naaraayani.

Oh, those Boozard Pinks! // Pinks are on a night out, strutting their stuff. Painting dedicated to Saint Tyagaraja's "Bhajana Seya Rada" (Can't you Chant His Praises?) in ragam Atana.

Painted Boulder Reveals his Spirit // A rock is stroked by loving colors and cajoled to reveal his spirit. Painting dedicated to Saint Tyagaraja's "Rama, Nannu Brova (Lord Rama, to Protect me...) in ragam Harikamboji.

Please Accept My Gift // Is this worthy of You? Perhaps not, but I bring it with love. Painting is dedicated to Saint Tyagaraja's "Aaragimpave" (Accept these Offerings) in ragam Todi.

Rocks Tell Stories in Silence // Mother earth relates tales to them, and when they split, they share their burdens with us. Painting dedicated to Saint Tyagaraja's "Paripurna Kama" (All Desire) in ragam Poorvikalyani.

Silk on Stone // Flamboyant Silks flash on Granite. Painting dedicated to Saint Tyagaraja's "Pariyachakama" (Is it laughable?) in ragam Vanaspati.

The Earth Exults // Mother Earth is happy today. She calls her beloved colors to spill forth. Painting dedicated to Saint Tyagaraja's "Sri Narada Muni" (The Sage Narada) in ragam Bhairavi.

The Muse Raises her Gaze // A muse hunched in silence for a long time. Then, when she looked up, she had tears in her eyes. Painting dedicated to Saint Tyagaraja's "Rara Nannelukora (Come and Govern me) in ragam Saurashtram.

To the Yellows Goes the Cup // A floral conglomerate is undergoing an inner power struggle. Painting dedicated to Saint Tyagaraja's "Evarimaata Vinnavo" (I don't know whose Words you Heeded) in ragam Kamboji.

When Artists are Given Space // Detail requires patience - not to mention quiet. This painting is dedicated to Saint Tyagaraja for his composition "Ksheera Sagara Sayana" (One who sleeps on an Ocean of Milk) in ragam Devagandhari.

Your X-Ray Has Good News // A floral family suspects collective cancer, so they've had an X-Ray taken. Painting dedicated to Saint Tyagaraja's "Giripai Nelakonna Ramuni (Rama, Manifest On the Hill)" in ragam Sahana.

Does a Circle Call the Tune? // Though faint, a Circle has its place at the Table. Painting dedicated to Saint Tyagaraja's "Bhava Nuta" (Praised by Lord Shiva) in ragam Mohanam.

Abstract Paintings

Semi Abstract