DEV CHANDRA

It sounds like you really connected with the place! The beauty of Himalayan Nights is in its quiet solitude and the way the landscape seems almost untouched. There’s something magical about those remote, hidden valleys that stir up deep feelings of peace and awe. It’s like the whole environment—mountains, trees, the air—gives you permission to pause and just be. That kind of space is rare, especially in today's busy world.

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As for the inspiration you found there, I can imagine the play of light on the peaks was a constant source of wonder. In the mountains, light shifts so dramatically throughout the day, casting new shadows and revealing textures in the landscape that aren’t visible at first glance. The contrast between the towering, jagged rock faces and the lush green meadows would be striking too, with the greens fading into the blues and grays of the high-altitude terrain.

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The isolation and simplicity of life in the villages, as you mentioned, must have added a certain stillness to your work—something that brings the viewer into that same tranquil mindset you experienced. It’s often these subtle moments that make the most lasting impression on a painting, like the quiet rhythm of a stream or the way the wind whispers through the trees.