On location Painting by Simon Bird
To promote the use of art for raising awareness about the developing world

India & Ladakh 1994/97


Bathers on the Ghats

Washing in the polluted, but holy water of the Ganges river not only purifies the body, it also ups the chances of ending the cycle of death and rebirth - thus freeing the soul to a high existance.

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 from Chitwan National Park. / 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 / Pakistan border, restricted area. Returning on foot, 3 day journey with pilgrims.

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

Drokpa Family

Similar to Ladakhi people, but with lighter skin, straighter noses and a different language. Da Hanu valley.
Oil pastel on yellow paper 80/68 cm

Drokpa family members.

Oil pastel on coloured paper 22/33 cm
by Simon Bird - sold

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