Moment of Peace----Jiuzhai National Park

Oil on canvas 122 x 91.5 cm

This painting I have started to paint back to early September,unfortunately I had to stop and try to rush to my father's bedside as he was critically ill. I never made it.He passed away as I was flying to see him for the last time. I completed this painting today and I dedicated this painting to his memory.My father was a wonderful and kind man.Jiuzhai National park, Sichuan province,China is a unique place. Most of the time that I have spent there it was exetremely cold and raining. It's only for few minutes the weather was clear. And in this few minutes of sunshine it revealed its beauty.I hope that the spirit of my father can find a place of such a beauty. He deserves it.

Dinner at Big M

Oil on canvas 120 x 100 cm

Australian Crow or Raven. A smart native Australian bird that adopted well to urban life.I could see they love to share the food at the local fast food outlet.

Spring

Oil on canvas 51 x 61 cm

A pretty sight of  Poppes at Spring time.I have enjoyed painting this flowers again, I think they do represent the begining of the warm days of Spring.

The Phoenix Roosters

Oil on canvas 100 x 120 cm

The Japanese Phoenix Roosters are one of the very special breed of Chicken. The roosters do grow very long tail feathers. I think this subject is very fascinating.

The Throne Room

Oil on canvas 100 x 120 cm

Mughal emperor of Akbar Dynasty , at Agra India. Has built a magnificent palace. This is the Throne Room which I think is very beautiful and did show his power in his time.

This painting has taken me more than three weeks to paint. I can not remember any other subject that has taken that long. Maybe I am just tired from my last trip.

Celebration at the Winery

Oil on Canvas 120 x 90 cm

At one of the many wineries that doted the hills, north of Israel. A warm afternoon, the end of summer 2010.

This is the first painting of Israeli subject. This painting was painted in Israel.

Jiuzhai National Park - Wilderness

Oil on Canvas 120 x 100 cm

I was touched by the awesomeness, and the spirit of nature Jiuzhai National Park in Sichuan province China.

Sunrise at Riverbend

 Oil on canvas 80 x 120 cm

An early morning when the sun just coming up, its glorious sight on the bend of the river. Simple subject but amazing moment.

The Creek at Uki

Oil on Canvas 120 x 100 cm



A beautiful spot in north part of New South Wales Australia. This quiet creek runs off to the evergreen side of the mountains.

I have been away for the last five weeks to Israel. I have spent a very interesting time. While I was in Israel I have traveled to some historical places that I am planning to paint. While I was in Israel, I have painted several paintings that I am going to post on this blog in the next few days.I hope everyone will enjoy my work.

Sunset in West lake

Oil on canvas 51 x 61 cm

West Lake in hangzhou China, a beautiful place where through centuries of Chinese histories, emperors of China had sepnt time for its beauty.

It is turly bueutiful place. I have visited this place several times and I have enjoyed the place.

This painting was painted as a gift to the daughter of one of my best friends for her 21st birthday, I hope that she is going to like it.

Jiuzhai national Park Ⅲ

Oil on canvas 122 x 91.5 cm

 Late winter day on the different site at this national park.

Jiuzhai national Park Ⅱ

Oil on canvas 122 x 91.5 cm

Again another spectacular part of Jiuzhai National Park China, there are several lakes and rivers and many  streams in this beautiful national park. This painting reflacts the shadow and bright side of the mountains winter afternoon.

The prayer shed----Jiuzhai national park

Oil on canvas 122 x 91.5 cm

Inside of this shed is set a prayer wheel which turns continuously by the wtaer that runs down this stream. The prayer wheel has colourful inscriptions of Tibetan Buddist faith. Jiuzhai national park is one the most significent natural preserved place in greater China. Jiuzhai national park located betweed Sichuan province and Tibet. The people who live in that region are mostly Tibetan. The place is very beautiful and truely enjoyed visiting the palce. I would like to go back and see the palce at the change of the season. I am going to to paint some more interesting part of this fantastic national park. 

Still Life-B

Oil on canvas 51 x 61 cm

Still Life-A

Oil on Canvas 51 x 61 cm

I have painted the same subject in the following two paintings.The second painting I have  added a vase and it was painted from a different position and angle. I tried to capture the reflection of the light. I found this exercise was interesting and demanding.