Evenings in colour So close to those in my paintings Like outstretched beauty, on my finger tips ——

This image is a typical scene around the Galle Face beach in the evenings. Kite flying is more than a hobby, it is a habit and a way families pass quality time together.

The colours around are vibrant - millions of kites riding the skies, the beautiful people, street vendors, a ceremony that brings the Srilankan flag to half mast and the vibrant city in the backdrop to a beautiful sunset.