Bones of a Water Lily // This Water lily has bones. It has a Heart and Lungs that rival ours, and it's fluent in English, Spanish and French. The painting is dedicated to Saint Tyagaraja's Musical Composition, "Marugelara O Raghava" (Why this Screen, O Lord Raghava?) in ragam Jayantha Sri.

Bouquets for Newly Wed Lines // Different styles. Different Bouquets. All three lines are invited to take their pick, but who loses? Painting dedicated to Saint Tyagaraja's "Ramabirama Manasu Ranjilla" (Delightful Rama, Delight my Mind) in ragam Dhanyasi.

Cherries Had a Workout // Refreshed by Exercise, Cherries Preen in Afterglow. Painting dedicated to Saint Tyagaraja's "Lali Lalayya Lali" (May You Sleep) in ragam Kedara Gowla.

Don't let the Dot Talk // A Dot brings tension to a group of idling friends. Painting dedicated to Saint Tyagaraja's "Brovabarama" (Is it too burdensome [to protect your devotee?]) in ragam Bahudhari.

Floral Lint from Crabby Dryer // A Dryer is tired for doing laundry for the Garden. Painting dedicated to Saint Tyagaraja's "Pakkala Nilabadi" (Standing by His Side) in ragam Karaharapriya.

Flowers Aflame // It's hot, hot, hot, and Flowers are aflame. They steam, hiss, and sizzle - but when they go off, they burst with color. Painting dedicated to Saint Tyagaraja's "Sadhinchene" (You Achieved) in ragam Arabi.

Lilies Wake at Night // It's time to rise, and mama lily awakens her children with heady scent and song. Painting dedicated to Saint Tyagaraja's "O Rangasayee" (O, Reclining Lord Vishnu) in ragam Kamboji.

Nature Points the Way // She herds with both caring Strokes and vicious Snaps. Painting dedicated to Saint Tyagaraja's "Sita Pati Naa Manasuna" (Rama, in my Mind) in ragam Khamas.

Paint Flirts with Friendly Flowers // Paint meets friendly flowers and learns a few lessons. Painting dedicated to Saint Tyagaraja's "Samiki Sari Jeppa" (Who could compare to Rama?) in ragam Begada.

Parasols Pose for a Snap // It's a blistering hot afternoon, yet Umbrellas grin. Painting dedicated to Saint Tyagaraja's "Nidhi Chala Sukhama?" (Does Wealth bring Joy?) in ragam Kalyani.

Prepare the Garden For Winter // A Garden rejoices, but winter stalks. Painting dedicated to Saint Tyagaraja's "Sri Rama Jaya Rama" (Sri Rama, Victory unto You) in ragam Varali.

Purple, Orange, Green and Red claim dominion // Or are they two sides of the same coin? Painting dedicated to Saint Tyagaraja's "Sukhi Yevaro" (Who is that Happy Person?) in ragam Kaanada.

Rose at Icy Dawn // The Sun rises on a biting cold morning to find a rose greeting him. Painting dedicated to Saint Tyagaraja's "Rama Rama Rama Rama Rara" (Rama, come) in ragam Chenchuruti.

Spring Brings Pollen // How I wish we didn't need antihistamines - why can't there be good without bad? Painting dedicated to Saint Tyagaraja's "Vanaja Nayanudani" (Because his eyes are as beautiful as a Water Lily) in ragam Kedara Gowla.

What Fence Can Bar Our Way? // Can we draw fences to hold ourselves out? The painting is dedicated to Saint Tyagaraja's "Vandanamu Raghu Nandana (Greetings, Son of Raghu)" in ragam Sahana.

What Happened to the Color? // Some parts look painted. Some not. Shoddy painter? Painting dedicated to Saint Tyagaraja's "Rara Maa Yintidaka" (Come upto our House) in ragam Asaveri.

Why Doesn't the River Flow? // Is it transfixed by the beauty of Debris? Painting dedicated to Saint Tyagaraja's "Sobhillu Sapta Swara" (Radiant Seven Musical Notes) in ragam Jaganmohini.

Why Split the Image? // Is the Line Necessary? Painting dedicated to Saint Tyagaraja's "Sri Rama Rama Rama" (Lord Rama) in ragam Nilambari.

Smorgasbord for a Rainy Day in the Garden // Let Color tell stories on a dull day. Painting is dedicated to Saint Tyagaraja's "Saraseeruha Nayana" (Oh Lotus Eyed One) in ragam Bilahari.

The Bloom of Coral Beds on Enriched-Pigment Cake // For their recent Birthday, coral beds ate an enriched-pigment cake that sea creatures baked. Painting dedicated to Saint Tyagaraja's "Tera Teeyaga Rada (Can't you open the Curtain?) in ragam Gowli panthu.

The Magnifying Glass Shows an Infestation of Wiggles // Leaves are dying. There has to be a reason. Painting dedicated to Saint Tyagaraja's "Sariyevvare" (Who is Equal to You) in ragam Sri Ranjani.

The Spirit of Leaves // Leaves, too, release their last breath as spirit. Painting dedicated to Saint Tyagaraja's "Seetamma Maayamma" (Goddess Seeta is my Mother) in ragam Vasantha.

Two Worlds Share Memories // Two globes, one inhabited, the other not, share tales from times past. Painting dedicated to Saint Tyagaraja's "Samaja Vara Gamana" (One who walks like an Elephant) in ragam Hindolam.

The Lizard and the Grasshopper // The question in this painting is for my advaita gurus - and you, too, if you'd like. Painting dedicated to Saint Tyagaraja's "Uyyala Luugavaiyya" (May You Swing) in ragam Neelaambari.

Eavesdropping On the Whites // Its a day out for the Whites, and everyone wants to listen in on their Whispers. Painting dedicated to Saint Tyagaraja's "Aa daya Sri Raghuvara" (That compassion, Lord Rama...) in ragam Aahiri.

Are perfect shapes present in Nature? // Does order underlie Nature's Principles? Painting dedicated to Saint Tyagaraja's "Paraamukhamelara" (Why do you turn away?) in ragam Surati.

Semi-Abstract Paintings

Abstract

Folk