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 Ratindra Das
Ratindra Das
AWS, NWS, TWSA
Ratindra Das has been featured in ten books and
several magazines. The October 2006 issue of "Watercolor Magic" included
an article on use of limited palette. With Ratrinda's new art instructional
video, "Painting a Personal Reality in
Watercolor," you get a real taste of his personal and entertaining
art instructional style. [Learn
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Price: $43.95
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In the Creative Catalylst Productions art instruction video "Painting a Personal Reality in Watercolor," Ratindra
Das demonstrates and discusses the methods and techniques that have
contributed to his world class status as a watercolor artist. He emphasizes
following your own muse and distilling your personal aesthetic. We invite
you to take a look at this art instructional video [free
preview].
Ratindra Das
Ratindra Das (AWS, NWS, TWSA) is a signature member
of the American Watercolor Society, National Watercolor Society and holds Master
status in the Transparent Watercolor Society of America, and a signature
member of five other national watercolor societies.
A five-time award winning artist in the American
Watercolor Society, Ratindra Das was invited to
be the selection
juror for the 2006 Transparent Watercolor Society's annual exhibition.
Das is a popular workshop instructor and frequent juror of shows and competitions.
Das attended the American Academy of Art in Chicago and studied with nationally-renowned
artists Robert E. Wood, Frank Webb, Cheng Khee Chee and Serge Hollerbach. His
work has appeared in numerous competitive exhibitions and travel shows and
can be found in many corporate and private collections.
Ratindra Das is represented by the Blue Dolphin House and Gallery, Ephraim,
Wisconsin, the Proud Fox Gallery in Geneva, Illinois, and Efren Gonzalez Gallery
in Ajijic, Mexico.
Ratindra Das: Artist Statement
"An artist lives by his wits. Like most artists I enjoy, I struggle and I exult. There is no better reason to paint than just for the love of it. I learn every day and every time I paint whether in studio or outdoors. I learn from nature, from experiments and failures and from my peers.
"I love watercolor because of its dynamic qualities- it moves! That's watercolor's inherent characteristic. Often I make preparatory sketches, which are further developed into paintings. I have thousands of sketches - enough to paint for next three hundred years! Over the years I have relied less and less on photographs. Sketches seem to have more emotional and direct impact on my paintings. I love colors and use them intuitively rather than relying on what’s out there. It's the fruit of life!"
Ratindra Das: Awards
- American Watercolor Society - 1995, 2003, 2004, 2005, 2006
- Adirondack National - 2004
- Rocky Mountain National Watermedia - 2004
- San Diego Watercolor Society International - 2004
- National Watercolor society - 1998
- Watercolor West - 1997, 2002
- Midwest Watercolor Society Award - 1997, 2000, 2001, 2002
- Mississippi Watercolor Society - 2002, 2005
- Arizona Watercolor Association - 2001, 2003, 2004
- Pittsburgh Watercolor Society Award - 1998, 2005
- National Watercolor Oklahoma Award - 1993, 2000
- Northwest Watercolor Society Award - 2005, 1993
- Western Colorado Watercolor Society
- Montana Watercolor Society - 1991, 1999
- Kentucky Watercolor Society
- Pennsylvania Watercolor Society
Ratindra Das AWS,NWS received the following recent awards:
- Arizona Watercolor Association National- Best of Show
- Watercolor West- Walter Foster Publishing Co. Award
- Texas Watercolor Society- Jack Richeson Award
Ratindra is also juror of selection and awards for the following 2008 exhibition:
- Mid Southern Watercolorists
- Mississippi Watercolor Society
- Montana Watercolor Society
- Southwestern Watercolor Society
Ratindra Das: Publications
- Included in:
Strengthen Your Paintings with Dynamic Composition, by Frank Webb
Splash 3, Edited by Rachel Wolf
Best of Watercolor, Edited by Betty Lou Schlem and Tom Nicholas
Watercolor abstract, Watercolor Places, Published by Rockport Publishers
Best of Watercolor, Painting Color, Published by Rockport Publishers
Best of Watercolor 2, Published by Rockport Publishers
Best of Watercolor 3, Published by Rockport Publishers
Watercolor Expressions, Published by Rockport Publishers
The Artistic Touch, Edited by Chris Unwin
International Artist, Magazine showcase, Oct-Nov 2001
Featured in:
The Artist's Magazine 2001, 2003
Watercolor Magic October 2005
Ratindra Das: Collections
Elmhurst Art Museum
Miller Art Museum
Blue Cross/Blue Shield
Benchmark Display
Good Shepard Hospital
Dupage County Courthouse |
Kane County Courthouse
Amoco Corporation
Interlake
Sunbeam
First American Savings
Argonne National Laboratory
... and many other Private Collections |
Ratindra Das: Gallery Affiliations
- Blue Dolphin House and Gallery, Ephraim, Wisconsin
The Proud Fox, St. Charles, Illinois
Upcoming Workshops
- Succasuna, New Jersey- April 21-24
- Chicago Botanic Garden- June 2-5 (commuters only)
- Dallas, TX- Sept 8-12
- Jackson, MS- Sept 22-26
- Missoula, MT- Oct 1-5
- Reedsburg, WI- Oct 14-17
- Henderson,KY- Oct 27-30
- Palm Beach, FL- Dec 10-12
Call 630 665 4148,E-mail: RatindraDas@sbcglobal.net for details
Comments of students from recent Ratindra Das workshops
"...approach is very good, very supportive. He is encouraging and very good for a painter as I am, young in painting." —Betty Bloomquist, Grand Forks, ND
"Learned essential truths- not rules." —Donna Chalimonczyk, Moorhead, MN
"I greatly value the challenges you presented to each member personally. It is fun to see so many new ways of doing things and try them. I feel enriched." —Ellen Diedrich, Fargo, ND
"Thoroughly enjoyed this workshop! Appreciated your easygoing demeanor, your sense of humor and "words of wisdom". —Diane Crawford, Fargo, ND
"Your mixture of teaching with philosophical sayings and tenets really effective. Your relaxed, yet very thoughtful teaching statements created a non-threatening atmosphere and enhanced my learning immensely. You are a genuine, sincere teacher who has a gift for giving to others."
"... You did light the fire for me and I am painting now more than ever." —Barbara Nagle, Fargo, ND
"You shared practical wisdom. You gave me a workable approach to the terrifying landscape. My work needs freeing from the photo and stronger design base which the attention to ‘shape’ should help provide" —V. Helweg, Fargo, ND
"I have had instructions from four very fine, renowned workshop instructors. I value each experience. I do think, however, that I was more inspired, more stimulated by this workshop than any other" —Ron Anderson, Wayzata, MN
"I learned to juice-up my colors. You validated the information I taught my junior
high students (e.g., definition of a line- it’s man-made; shapes, and values)." —Jacqueline
Anderson, Moorhead, MN.
"Thank you for your patience. I am glad I had a chance to take your class." —Carolyn Heintz., Pelican Rapids, MN
"Nice outline- informal but built on concepts given each day. Varied the methods, very encouraging! Nice critique technique. Accommodated variety of skill and experience levels without intimidation to any. Thank you for opening up my right brain skills." —B. B. Bender, St. Louis Park, MN
"Your approach to painting is very non-intimidating and makes me want to get
at it." —Carolyn Kimbell, Baileys Harbor, WI
"Excellent class. I took the spring workshop too! This one was different-learned a lot of basics as well as new things. Teacher worked well with differing personalities and abilities." —Mary Anderson, Fish Creek, WI
"Learned more than I hoped to." —Stacey Street, Lake Bluff, IL
"Anytime you have another workshop-let me know. I would love to attend another. I felt that I was able to see improvement in my painting technique over the two-day workshop." —Christina Dix, Oshkosh, WI
"..I think it’s good to put to use the ideas you acquire from the teacher into your own style. I loved the workshop and got a lot out of it. Thanks. I got a lot out of your "correct" method of using the acetate." —Grace Haverty, Artist and teacher, Scottsdale, AZ
"I totally enjoyed the experience and picked up a lot of things I can incorporate into my work in the future. Especially your approach to the use of color and the simplification of source materials.....I felt the demonstrations were excellent....the size of the group was good for individual attention and would consider attending future ones when available." —Bill Baykan, Artist and Graphic Designer, Woodridge, IL.
"I particularly liked the fact that you spent time explaining your value sketch. It was very informative to find out how to take a not-so perfect photo and turn it into a painting. I find that very difficult." —Sarah Ettinger., Naperville.IL
"I appreciate the fact that we used our own photos- also the use of the acetate to critique our painting....It was a very fine workshop." —Violet Simmel.
"Value sketches came alive! As a beginner I found the class very instructive and your teaching style supportive and encouraging." —Sarah Stine, Mc Henry, IL.
"Gave me a good understanding of using more color-design in a less structured way. Really have enjoyed and learned from the workshop. It was fun!!" —Jean Fraher.
"...You were able to give us so much information and also helped to alleviate some of the fear of using strong colors when beginning a painting. It was fun!" —Mike Gross.
"It was different than most workshops I've taken, but very worthwhile. Enriched my art appreciation." —Irene Ayres.
"I love the quotes! ...the easy going atmosphere... encourages experimentation, frees up the artist. Process emphasized over product is refreshing. This workshop is just what I needed to get started painting this summer." —Rob Williams, Crystal Lake, IL.
"I found this workshop very helpful, it gives me new ways of looking at the medium and wanting to continue experimenting with it." —Elizabeth Steinvorth, Costa Rica
"The entire workshop was great. I like having that opening exercise where we
start painting right away. The ‘follow along’ demos were of big help...
I hope to have another workshop with you." —Tom Poole, Bowling Green, KY.
"The most beneficial part of your presentation (demos) was the time spent on "thinking
out loud" - while each painting evolved. It was very useful to listen in on
your process of paint, assess, paint, assess." —Laura Jeske, Valparaiso,
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