Nameless and Faceless - Acrylic Media on Paper
This painting, Nameless and Faceless, has been inspired by a photo I had seen long time back. Though I remember nothing more than that, something about it stayed on for long… its form, colors, composition and the whole emotion that it conveyed; I have tried to convey the same with a palette knife. I could never come with a name for this painting for I can never justifiy it enough. So for now it remains, Nameless and Faceless.
I would be glad if I can see that inspiring photograph once again and also get to meet the person behind it who got so many things right in a single frame.
This is one of my favorite paintings with shades of blue, browns, ochre, indigoes and black. The subject and the composition may be cliched but the knife strokes are not. For me, these are the soul behind every painting as the emotion laden strokes can never be copied or reproduced. I think thats the beauty of any original painting and that you cannot really reproduce any work of art. And if you do, it is like a beautiful body without the soul.
My friends always complain about the dark nature of my paintings. They always ask me if I can come up with something happier. 
I think these paintings are just another way of celebrating life. And I do not find anything dark or depressing about them.
There seems to be more joy in these deeper shades and hues.
Mystic Peace Poet February 2, 2010 at 6:05 am
Sadness has always been a lingering softness in my life…
And it caresses my happiest hour..
I think your work evokes the deepest emotion of all….sadness.
Without which we cannot appreciate joy.
I really loved this painting.
Peace.
Prakash February 2, 2010 at 5:43 pm
On bended knees and closeted torso,
Shall sadness chisel the darkness,
While mystic castles and soul borne cobwebs,
Twine pregnant on mysterious pauses,
Memories reap as the sunlight sows,
Tis’ true, peace shall pout in myriad ways,
And sorrow shall cast its garment, eons away
Lovely painting Ishrath
Ishrath February 3, 2010 at 2:08 am
Thank you my dearest soulmates. Indeed is more joy in these deeper shades and hues.
justaroundme February 3, 2010 at 4:56 pm
Oh wow ,this is mind blowing , i like paintings that evoke heavy ,strong mood and emotions and i see this picture the same way …lonely,sad but very strong…that’s how I see this nameless and faceless woman..awesome
Ishrath February 4, 2010 at 5:31 am
Just around me: I dont know if the person is a man or a woman yet.
Thank you for your inspiring comments.
Iniyaal February 9, 2010 at 9:02 am
Beautiful… I thought it appears to be a man, caressing a child… A proof that love and care are equally spread out in this world, among all genders, all societies and all forms of life
Ishrath February 10, 2010 at 8:10 am
Thank you Iniyaal & Pritya. The thought that you have liked this painting is inspiring enough for me. Hope to keep painting as long as I can. Cheers!
Pritya February 9, 2010 at 4:22 pm
A post that inspires philosophizing! A name and a face are some of the few physical forms by which a person is recognized… but the truth is often nameless and faceless…for it is not always to be found externally. One has to tune within and hear the Divine within…finding one’s true identity. Way to go Ishrath!
Reproduced Paintings April 22, 2010 at 5:04 am
Ready to use, and ready to spark your imagination, they apply smoothly and consistently.
Rita Putatunda June 1, 2010 at 1:51 am
This is such a powerful painting! I love the brushwork, the colours, the subject, the mood.
Ishrath June 1, 2010 at 3:47 am
Thanks Ritu. This is my favorite too. May never part with it.
Keeparmin Singh Dhillon April 26, 2011 at 1:56 am
This is an awesome piece. Love the color, and composition. This is the kind of work that my friend Tony R. Whincup, who is regarded as one of the best abstract artists currently alive, would paint. He would be jealous of this masterpiece.
Ishrath April 26, 2011 at 2:27 pm
Thank you, Keeparmin Singh. Im glad you liked this painting.
Keep wandering…
Ann Anna Muss November 8, 2011 at 4:42 pm
Do not sell this painting. It’s amazing
ishrath November 10, 2011 at 7:57 am
Anna: Thank you for your comment. It is not sold yet. Hope it stays with me
Leigh March 8, 2012 at 9:57 pm
I chose this painting to try and re-create for a school project, it’s amazing, and I got an 85 (: awesome job
ishrath March 9, 2012 at 2:40 am
Leigh: Oh thats wonderful! I would love to see your version. Would you try share your painting? Very happy for you