Maheshika Nawarathna

 SIGIRIYA  Sigiriya, also known as Lion Rock, is a significant archaeological site located in the central Matale District of Sri Lanka.  This ancient rock fortress dates back to the 5th century AD and is attributed to King Kashyapa. Rising about 200 meters (660 feet) above the surrounding plains, the site features a complex of gardens, reservoirs, and various other structures. The entrance to the fortress is marked by a giant pair of lion's paws, giving the rock its name.  Sigiriya is renowned for its frescoes, which depict celestial maidens and are considered masterpieces of ancient Sri Lankan art.  The site's advanced hydraulic systems, including canals, fountains, and ponds, demonstrate sophisticated engineering skills. Sigiriya also served as a royal palace and a Buddhist monastery. ..... The Mirror Wall, once polished to reflect like glass, still bears ancient graffiti from visitors over the centuries. Recognized as a UNESCO World Heritage Site, Sigiriya i...

  Sculpture ... An artist should have the ability to create anything he wants..that's his talent and dedication... Various works of art created based on the artist's imagination are seen as excellent works of art in the world.. ❤️ When an artist concentrates his mind and engages in some creation, he concentrates his feelings, thoughts and whole soul.🤍 Thus, art is like a meditation capable of concentrating the mind.🤍🌬️ ________________________________________________ 🤍🤍🤍🤍🤍🤍🤍🤍🤍🤍🤍🤍🤍🤍🤍🤍🤍🤍

 Red church - COLOMBO  The Red Church in Colombo, also known as St. Lucia's Cathedral, is a prime example of Gothic Revival architecture in Sri Lanka.... ❤️ Its design features pointed arches, ribbed vaults, and flying buttresses, characteristic of the Gothic style.  The exterior is notable for its red brickwork, which gives the church its colloquial name. Inside, the cathedral boasts intricate stained glass windows that depict various biblical scenes, adding to the solemn and spiritual ambiance.  The high vaulted ceilings create an expansive and uplifting interior space. Ornate wooden carvings and detailed stonework further embellish the church’s interior. The altar is a focal point, richly decorated and elevated, emphasizing its importance in the liturgical space....  The twin spires of the cathedral dominate the skyline, serving as landmarks in Colombo. The church also includes a large rose window, a hallmark of Gothic architecture, which floods the nave wi...

 PRINT 🖤 This is an assignment I did in the department of print making....🖤  Some underwater jellyfish are depicted here. 🌊 The drawing is done with tools on the paint that is first applied on the glass, and then the drawing paper is placed on it and the print is taken with the help of a roller.  All these actions are influenced by the artist's skill in drawing... What we see as print in society is the print obtained by computers.. and there is a separate art in this .. many people do not know that. It's a very complex scope ... the demand for this in the world and its value is high..Because the dedication of a sleeper is great for this. Pictures are created here by wood carving, and various printing methods.. Even fabric printing is done using modern technical techniques.....🖤 There are many high value paintings in the world created in this painting style. In the year 2024, an exhibition of those paintings was exhibited at the JDA Perera Art Gallery....❤️  It wa...

 3 D ART    My first 3D art 😯🤫...  This is a big passion I have had for a long time.. It was done with watercolors 😊  At first I thought it would be a bit difficult to do this kind of work with watercolors.. because they cannot be used as a solid medium...... So I did...showing reality is the main thing in this kind of art...I think I am successful....😊❤️ ________________________________________________ 🩸🩸🩸🩸🩸🩸🩸🩸🩸🩸🩸🩸🩸🩸🩸🩸🩸🩸

 NIGHT SKY  The night sky is something that I do a lot.. I don't know why... but I like looking at the sky from a very free place... it's a very beautiful and peaceful feeling.. It's a way to calm the mind no matter what the situation is.... 🖤 It might be strange to someone else.. But I think I love this sky so much because of my childhood experiences... I often slept in my father's arms.. He sat outside and sang to me until I fell asleep. . .. Mother is with me too... It's a very beautiful feeling.. So I believe that I will love the sky all my life...I will look at that beauty whenever I can......❤️🌌

  Kelani Temple Kelani temple, also known as Kelaniya Raja Maha Vihara, is a significant Buddhist temple located in Kelaniya, Sri Lanka. It is believed to have been visited by the Buddha on his third visit to Sri Lanka, making it a site of great religious importance. ❤️ The temple is renowned for its stunning murals and intricate carvings that depict various stories from Buddhist scriptures .  One of the most prominent features is the reclining Buddha statue, which attracts numerous devotees and tourists alike.  The temple grounds also house a sacred Bo tree, which is said to be a sapling from the original tree under which Buddha attained enlightenment.  Kelani Temple plays a central role in the annual Duruthu Perahera, a grand procession that takes place in January to commemorate the Buddha's visit.... The temple's architecture reflects a blend of ancient and modern styles, showcasing the cultural heritage of Sri Lanka. Additionally, Kelani Temple serves as a hub ...

Floods in Colombo There are children in the batch all over Sri Lanka... It's good because they are not in foreign countries... No, no... There is someone in the ceramics department. But not in our batch.😁 We had to go to the house of a sister of our batch along with Vesak Poya...because  a little trouble...So we from all over Sri Lanka got together and went to Colombo...🙂 I think this is the first trip we all went together, it's been a while since the rotation period has finished.. we haven't gone on a trip yet.☹️ So, the groups from all over Sri Lanka started coming to Kolaba in one place.In the meantime, a group of people who came to meet in the kandy were wandering in one place, unable to find their way😁😂  and It's raining there....☔ 🌧️  Anyway, we came to mirisswaththa (colombo)😀 From there we went to Gampaha.. another set was set there... now the sun is about to set... ate a fish bun for the whole that day... that's all...So, we took another bus and  We g...

  Medirigiriya Watadage  Medirigiriya watadage, located in the Polonnaruwa District of Sri Lanka, is an ancient Buddhist structure dating back to the Anuradhapura period. ⏳ It is renowned for its circular design, which is unique among Sri Lankan stupas, and consists of a central dagoba surrounded by concentric stone pillars.  The structure served as a relic house, designed to protect sacred relics of the Buddha. It features intricate carvings and inscriptions, showcasing the craftsmanship and artistry of the era....  The site also includes an image house with a well-preserved Buddha statue. Medirigiriya Watadage was a significant center of worship and pilgrimage in ancient times... It underwent several restorations, reflecting its enduring importance through successive periods of Sri Lankan history. The surrounding area contains ruins of monasteries and other structures, indicating a once-thriving monastic community.  Today, Medirigiriya Watadage is a popular to...

 THE GIRL  This drawing was drawn by me with colour pencils. Although I used to draw portraits using pencils, now I will try to draw them with colour pencils... . Even if black and white drawings are drawn with pencil, it is quite complicated to apply colors related to the color of the face. I believe that a special dedication should be made for this. In any case, a talent in the field of art depends on our experience and dedication.❤️ So, i dedicate myself with the aim of creating great creations over time.❤️ ________________________________________________ 🖤🤍🖤🤍🖤🤍🤍🖤🤍🖤🤍🤍🖤🤍🖤🤍🖤🤍

 ART ROOM - MEDIRIGIRIYA NATIONAL COLLEGE  This is the art room at my school. After passing the scholarship, I come to this school in the 6th grade. From that day on, my favorite period in my school life was the art period .. ❤️ But , In the 6th grade , the biggest challenge for me was that I was the only girl among the students studying art😁. Because of the scholarship pass, we were in super classes... (Even though the classes were divided according to marks from grade 7, many of our two class children stayed in the same classes.) In those two classes comes  teachers who blame us.. the fault lies with our children... they cannot be blamed because we learning... when they come to teach, they don't listen...😂🤭❤️ So children who don't know about us talk to us less...😕 It was useful for me..We don't  so much with other boys...  So special , In the end, I was the only artist😁 ❤️ In A/L, only me and another kid were studying art in our entire school.🙂 The...