India & Ladakh 1994/97

Bathers on the Ghats

Washing in the dirty holy water of the Ganges not only purifies the body, but, also, has thegives the chance to end the cycle of death and rebirth.

Watercolour on handmade paper 70/50 cm
by Simon Bird - sold

The peacock is the national bird of India.
I found that most people knew how to draw them.

Street kids in Madras

South India.

Watercolour on handmade paper 50/36 cm
by Simon Bird - sold

Rhino by kids living near Chitwan National Park. - House with boy riding cow looking at aeroplane.

Neubra Valley view

China/Pakestan border, restricted area. Just before I set off on the trek with the pilgrims.

Oil Pastel on paper 75/60 cm
by Simon Bird - sold

Neubra Valley walk

China/Pakestan border, restricted area. Returning on foot, 3 days journey with pilgrims.

Oil Pastel on paper 75/60 cm
by Simon Bird £100

Drokpa Family

Da Hanu valley siimilar to Ladakhi people but with lighter skin and straighter noses. Only 4 villages remain. They speak Ladahki, Drokpa, and Urdu.
Oil Pastel on yellow paper 80/68 cm

Drokpa Family members.

on Carti Subtupu the women wait for men to arrive with fresh water from the mainland

Each oil Pastel on coloured paper 22/33 cm
by Simon Bird - sold