Jahane Rumi In search of the unsearchable: O, my soul! where would you find your house?

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   Mayank Austen Soofi
   May 28th, 2007 - 17:11

   Raza, I know the feeling: If you hear a voice within you say “you cannot write,” then by all means write, and that voice will be silenced.

   But have you read “Lust for Life”? It was based on Van Gogh’s life. It was an inspiring yet terrifying read. I’m fond of the painter but do not want to live the way he lived. I think I’m not that strong. I can’t survive hunger.
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   Indscribe
   May 28th, 2007 - 17:12

   ghazab ki painting. ba-Khudaa lutf aa gayaa. aapke is jauhar ke to ham mo’tarif ho gaye….
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   readerswords
   May 28th, 2007 - 19:10

   This is just wonderful, Raza ! I like to call it “Parrallel Planes, Parallel Lines).
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   razia
   May 29th, 2007 - 03:36

   i love the details and the color combination – it gives the feeling warmth.
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   mystic
   May 29th, 2007 - 04:09

   bahut achhe ! – maza aa gaya
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   Shaista
   May 29th, 2007 - 05:03

   Not bad for a first try Raza. I have a couple of friends artists who can give you a few pointers too…let me know when you are in Islamabad next.
   Cheers
   Shaista
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   Asmapk
   May 29th, 2007 - 05:56

   Raza thats such a nice painting. I like the juxtaposition of colours which gives it a mellowy touch… aur bhi share karna :–)

   I see many new interesting entries in your blog, haven’t been able to catchup due to ill-health. will be back, fingers crossed
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   Syed Aadil
   May 29th, 2007 - 10:13

   hmm, the painting portrais another aspect of your multi-dimensional talent Raza. It gives one the feeling of sun warmth. Enlighten our senses with a few more.
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   Alvi
   May 29th, 2007 - 14:55

   Interesting work. Reminds me of Matisse with his colorful tapestries and screens and plain mono-color objects. Here the very Pakistani Bokhara carpet and Teak furniture in the room are featured in bright colors while the man and the woman, the windows and the drapes, are not. The room is the “stage” and the real “story” while the couple are just incidental “actors” and “characters” . Very nice job Raza. Thank you for sharing it with us.
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    Skeptic
    May 29th, 2007 - 15:03

    Thanks Mr. Rumi for your comment. You have got a great blog and the good thing is that unlike most other Pakistani bloggers you update it often. Van Gogh rightly said that by all means paint because our primary purpose for painting or writing is to satisfy our creative instincts. Ghalib says:

    Seekhay hain mah-rukhon kay liye hum musawwari
    Taqreeb kuch to bahr-e-mulaqat chahiye

    But this is not the reason that I’ve created a blog
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    cubano
    May 30th, 2007 - 14:27

    The overall effect of light is nice. It gives it a warm touch.
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    sabizak
    May 30th, 2007 - 14:32

    why can I not see the painting
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    The Olive Ream
    May 31st, 2007 - 18:49

    Mr.Rumi, please continue painting. Art is unquestionably subjective. Your rendition and interpretation of what you feel is depicted on canvas. It is unique, which makes it special. I actually love the blend of colours and your tilted perspective by the carpet design is drawing the eye from the start of the room to the windows. God! I just sound like one of those PBS Art documentary narrators.

    I hope you continue to pursue this ‘call’. I dabble in it myself..and the satisfaction one gets is immense.
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    nadima
    June 1st, 2007 - 06:41

    What a wonderful piece of writing
    “LITTLE FLUTE”Why so proud…
    Impressive
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    Asim Hafeez
    June 1st, 2007 - 14:23

    The painting reminds me of my obsession to become a civil servant and the time i spent at your place in Murree. I still recall your advice that to become a lawyer is better than so-called service to the people. This new venture of urs and budding talent in u impressed me.
    Regards
    Asim
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    priya
    June 5th, 2007 - 13:56

    beautiful Raza ,keep on painting
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    harmonie22
    June 8th, 2007 - 03:40

    You are talented! I also paint- gotta have good linseed oil for the oil paints. Acrylics are fun too. But I’m not that good with the brush, better at sketching…
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    samina
    October 18th, 2007 - 18:22

    I am stuck to paint since a decade, exploring myself at other junctions of life, the comment made me inspire to paint, THANK U! Colours r wonderful!

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