Chitkul, the last village in the Baspa valley, is a birdwatchers’ paradise. It is one of the few places in the western Himalayas that are higher than 3000m and are still accessible by road. To top it all, it is located in the Raksham-Chitkul wildlife sanctuary.
I have spent a lot of time birding in the areas around Chitkul. The Pink-browed Rosefinch (Carpodacus rodochrous) is a common but very beautiful bird of this region. I have spent hours observing this bird in and around Chitkul. This painting is inspired by a sighting of a male on a dry bush. In this painting I have tried to capture the experience of seeing such a beautiful bird while alone in the wilderness of the Himalayas. Hope you enjoy it.
The Pink-browed Rosefinch : A Painting
Acrylic on canvas 19″ x 23″
Closeups of some details of this painting.
If you want to know more about birding in the Raksham-Chitkul wildlife sanctuary, do have a look at my article “Birding in the Raksham Chhitkul Wildlife Sanctuary, Baspa Valley, Kinnaur” .
4 Comments
How may I purchase a painting of this amazing rosefinch?
Hi Joanna,
Thank you for appreciating the painting.
Unfortunately “The Pink-browed Rosefinch” is not in stock with me. It was sold online soon after I completed it.
I do sell my paintings online and I can ship the painting to any part of the world.
I can send you an e-catalog of the paintings I have in stock.
If you want a painting of a Pink-browed Rosefinch, I can commission one for you. You can buy it if you like it once it is finished 🙂
Best regards,
Somendra
Wonderful paintings. Are they for sale please
Ashok Mohindra
Thank you Ashok 🙂
Yes, I do sell my paintings 🙂