Snowtime

 

Snow scenes fascinate me as there is so little to paint, especially in this medium! Watercolours on handmade paper 14 x 10 inch 400gsm #watercolorartist #watercolors #watercolours #aquarela #aquarelle #artbymra #artbymranand #snowscape #landscape #himalayas #jammuandkashmir

https://www.artbymranand.com/post/snowtime

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Inundated Reflections

Inundated Reflections, watercolours of beautiful reflections of inundated open fields 14 x 10 inch 400gsm handmade paper #watercolorartist #watercolors #watercolours #aquarelle #aquarela #artbymra #artbymranand #landscape #inundated #reflections #openfileds

https://www.artbymranand.com/post/inundated-reflections

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https://twitter.com/artbymra/status/1476727636491603971/photo/1

Rapids

 

Rapids, a painting of river rapids in the Himalayas, from a reference photograph clicked and shared by my friend. Watercolours on 180gsm 10 x 8 inch paper #watercolors #watercolours #aquarelle #aquarela #artbymra #artbymranand #landscapeartist #watercolorartist #river #rapids

https://www.artbymranand.com/post/rapids
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Vivekananda Rock Memorial

Vivekananda Rock Memorial, Painting for centenary celebration of the rock memorial last month. watercolors on 300gsm handmade paper 22x15inch #watercolors #watercolorartist #watercolous #aquarela #aqurelle #artbymranand #artbymra #vivekandarockmemorial #landscapepainting

https://www.artbymranand.com/post/vivekananda-rock-memorial
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https://twitter.com/artbymra/status/1460924575504498693/photo/1

Lake Dreams

Lake side holds a special place in my heart. I am never tire seeing the boats, buildings, hills and their reflections. Watercolours on 160 gsm 8 x 6 inch #watercolorartist #watercolours #aquarela #aqurelle #artbymranand #artbymra #landscapeartist #lakecamo #bellagio #boats

https://www.artbymranand.com/post/lake-dreams 

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Pure Joy

A few months back i made trip to Chennai and met my grand nephew for the first time. It was such a joy to see him moving all over the house on his chest. I took a few photographs. Ever since i have been waiting to do his portrai. It is Pure Joy. Watercolour on Magnani 300gsm 12 x 15 inch . #watercolorportrait #portraitartist #watercolorartist #watercolor #watercolour #aquarelle #aquarela #artbymra #artbymranand #portrait #portraitpainting
https://www.instagram.com/p/CUYuvPoPg-p/
https://twitter.com/artbymra/status/1443018656678506498/photo/1 https://www.artbymranand.com/post/pure-joy

Cool Slopes

I came across these majestic peaks towering over glacial lakes in Banff National park, Canada on TV channel. The snow, sky, valley and the slopes looked so surreal. The scene was 'so cool!' and inspiring. Watercolors 14 x 10 inch on 440gsm handmade paper, #watercolors #watercolours #watercolorartist #aquarela #aqurelle #artbymranand #artbymra #landscapeartist #landscape #snowscape #coolslopes #banffnationalpark

https://www.artbymranand.com/post/cool-slopes
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https://www.artbymranand.com/post/cool-slopes

 

Wild Splatter

i am often drawn to the wild poppies and daises. They look good whether they are in the wild or they are in an arrangement, but they always look wild, yet beautiful. watercolours on 160 gsm paper 11 x 8 inch #watercolorartist #watercolours #watercolors #aquarela #aqurelle #flowerpainting #daisies #poppies #artbymranand #artbymra
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https://twitter.com/artbymra/status/1438392566848786432/photo/1

https://www.artbymranand.com/post/wild-splatter

Nature's Blush

You just need a few need many colours to make a scenery. I found these soft tones so pleasing, that i decided not add any other extravagant colours. Watercolours on 160 gsm paper 8 x 6 in #watercolors #watercolours #aquarela #aquarelle #artbymra #artbymranand #landscape #blush

https://www.artbymranand.com/post/nature-s-blush

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Sunlit Spire

Sun drenched scenes, especially of quaint hamlets on hills is a joy for the eyes. Snow capped mountains that play hide and seek behind wisps of cloud and pine greenery...i can go on and on. Watercolors on 160gsm 8 x 6 inch #watercolors #watercolorartist #watercolous #aquarela #aqurelle #landscapeartist #architecturepainting #artbymranand #artbymra


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https://www.artbymranand.com/post/sunlit-spire

 

Silver Cascade

Exploring new colours and expanding the envelope of your palette is challenge. Here i have treated myself to a few new colours that i have not used before. Wisps of cottony clouds, strong golden light on the rocks and silver cascade...Watercolors on 440 gsm handmade paper #maestriaa 20 x 16 inch #watercolors #watercolorartist #watercolous #aquarela #aqurelle #landscapeartist #landscape #cascade #waterfalls #artistoninsta #artbymranand #artbymra

https://www.artbymranand.com/post/silver-cascade
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https://twitter.com/artbymra/status/1429950985439375367/photo/1

Winter Wonder

Winter snow and the warm sun are such a lovely contrast, that they complement each other so well.  Watercolors on 440gsm 14 x 10 inches #watercolorartist #watercolous #watercolors #landscapeartist #landscape #aquarela #aqurelle #artistoninsta #artbymranand #artbymra #snowscape

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https://twitter.com/artbymra/status/1427585062506172419/photo/1
https://www.artbymranand.com/post/winter-wonder

Fragrant Mix

Ealier i received lilies for my birthday, and since i had to travel to Chennai the next day it travelled with me and the back to bangalore again after a couple of days. It was fascinating to see each bud blooming one after another and each a different colour. Watercolors on 300gsm handmade paper 15 x 22 inch #watercolorartist #watercolous #watercolors #aquarela #aqurelle #flowerpainting #lilies #artbymranand #artbymra
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https://twitter.com/artbymra/status/1427459152993931267/photo/1
https://www.artbymranand.com/post/fragrant-mix

 

Twilight Hues

The twilight colours in the sky its reflections are a wonderful sight and a challenge for a watercolorist. watercolors on 160gsm paper 8 x 6 inch #watercolorartist #watercolous #watercolors #landscapeartist #landscape #aquarela #aqurelle #artistoninsta #artbymranand #artbymra #sunsetriver #sunset #twilight

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https://twitter.com/artbymra/status/1408706874732531720/photo/1

https://www.artbymranand.com/post/twilight-hues

Wild Poppies

Red wild poppies are a treat to the eyes especially to a watercolorist. watercolours on 160 gsm paper 8 x 6 inch #watercolorartist #watercolous #watercolors #aquarela #aqurelle #artbymranand #artbymra #wildpoppies #flowerpainting #artistoninsta
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https://www.artbymranand.com/post/wild-poppies

Union Station

An old classic of the Union Station at Washington DC. Watercolours on 160gsm paper 8 x 6 inch. #watercolorartist #watercolors #watercolours #aquarela #aqurelle #artistoninsta #architecturepainting #unionstation #artbymranand #artbymra

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Colours of Buffalo

The ubiquitous water buffalo is quite common in Tamilnadu and roams freely even if they are domestic. I have heard people calling lethargic individuals as Erum(ai) Made (Buffalo in tamil).  When i was a child i remember going to the  street corner in the mornings and waiting till the milkman used to milk a she-buffalo and retun home with some fresh milk.  The buffaloes used to scratch themselves on the restraining wire of lamp post to which they were tied and there always used to be a stuffed calf to fool the milch buffalo.  Not to forget the innumerable times that i crossed their path, always scared to see their gory horns and threatening glares while avoiding them, hoping that they would not turn and head toward me. So many sights came flooding to my memory when i saw this buffalo and was happy to see that i could paint it with so many colours! Watercolours on 160 gsm paper 11 x 8 inch #watercolours #watercolors #watercolorartist #aquarelle #aquarela #artistoninsta #waterbuffalo #artbymra #artbymranand #bufffalo

Vibrant Day

 While scanning for subjects of aerial shots of mountains and lakes, i came across this beautiful vibrant scene on the web.  Just picked up my brushes and viola, it got created! Always a fan of minimal palette, especially with greens and greys!  watercolor on handmade paper 300gsm 10 x 7 inch #artistoninsta #watercolorartist #watercolous #watercolors #aquarela #aqurelle #artbymranand #artbymra #landscapepainting #landscapeartist #clouds #meadows #countryside

River Rapids

I love those hills and the meandering rapids with splashing foam. Reminds me of my river rafting in 2004 experience with family on the Teesta river bordering Sikkim and West Bengal. It was a memorable splash! watercolours on handmade paper 280gsm 22 x 15 inch #watercolours #watercolors #aquarelle #aquarela #watercolorartist #artistsoninstagram #artbymranand #artbymra #landscape #rapids
 

Sacred Citadel

 

The ghats of Varanasi are so mystique, enchanting and revered. My first attempt of the Ghats with acrylics. Acrylics on paper 22 x 15 inch #acrylicart #acrylicartist #artistoninstagram #artbymranand #artbymra #varanasighats #benarasghat #acrylicpainting

Toddler's Trek

I decided to pick up my acrylics after almost 5 years and chose a subject that was on my to-paint list for a long time. The pic was clicked by BIL of my sister and nephew. Acrylics on paper 11 x 15 inch #acrylicpainting #acrylicart #acrylicartist #artbymranand #artbymra
 

Morning Saunter

The myriad colours that we come across village scene just seems to be increasing everyday. Always a challenge to paint green foliage and dried brown foliage next to each other. Watercolours on 160gsm paper 8 x 6 inch #watercolours #watercolorartist #watercolors #aquarelle #aquarelle #artbymranand #artbymra #landscape #villagescene
 

Snow White

A picturesque snow slope that has been on my to paint list for a long time! Its such a pleasure to paint it with transparent watercolours! Watercolours on handmade paper 440gsm 22 x 15 inch. #watercolours #watercolorartist #watercolors #aqurela #aquarelle #artbymranand #artbymra #landscape #snowscape #himalayas

 

Elks in Velvet

When i saw a photograph captured by Somesh Nagthan of the Elks at Yellowstone, i knew i would paint it some day. Yesterday after half an hour of sifting through my computer i found it. What a breathtaking scene, the elks are cautious and alert, their look tells it all.  During spring the new antlers that are growing on the elks are covered 'in velvet'. Watercolours on handmade paper 280 gsm, 22 x 15 inch. #watercolours #watercolors #aquarelle #aqurela #watercolorartist #artbymra #artbymranand #elk #yellowstone #elkinvelvet

Pastel Blooms

Along with spring blooms the tulips in many shapes, and in many pastel and bright shades. Love this one though. Watercolour on handmade paper 440 gsm 15 x 22 inch #watercolours #watercolors #watercolorartist #artbymra #artbymranand #tulips #flowers #aquarela #aquarelle

 

Hawa Hawaii

Aquamarine sea, waves and those umber rocks, a dream island. Watercolour on handmade paper, 300 gsm 11 x 8 inch #watercolours #watercolors #aquarelle #aquarela #watercolorartist #waterscape #hawaii #artbymra #artbymranand

 

Amber Outback

 I came across this scene on the television. I just loved this view, as i have always been a fan of Panorama. Watercolours on handmade paper 280 gsm, 17 x 6 inch. #watercolours #watercolors #watercolorartist #landscape #outback #artbymra #artbymranand #aquarelle #aquarela

Portrait Painting

 

Digital portrait of my son done a few weeks back. #ipadart #ipadprocreate #ipadartist #digitalportrait #portraitpainting #artbymra #artbymranand

Portrait Painting

 

Digital portrait of my daughter done a few weeks back. #ipadart #ipadprocreate #ipadartist #digitalportrait #portraitpainting #artbymra #artbymranand

Weekend Wander

Its been a long time since i drove to Nilgiris for a weekend. Hope to do soon. Really miss the calmness of such surroundings. Watercolours on handmade paper 440gsm 22 x 15 inch. # #watercolours #watercolorartist #watercolors #aquarelle #aquarela #artbymranand #artbymra #landscape #nilgiris
 

Lake Vista

It"s been a long time since i visited any lake. It would be fun to go on a picnic to such a place! watercolor on 160gsm paper 8 x 6 inch. #watercolours #watercolorartist #watercolors #aquarelle #aquarela #artbymranand #artbymra #landscape #lake
 

Pristine Panorama

While traveling by train, I remember gazing endlessly such scenes.  Rich meadows/ fields, trees and lakes with mountains in the background...a dream scene, especially for a panorama. Watercolour on 280 gsm handmade paper 17 x 7 inch #watercolours #watercolorartist #watercolors #aquarelle #aquarelle #artbymranand #artbymra #landscape #panorama

Amber Delight

This lonely countryside scene captivated me immensely. The undulating hills and the riverside in the morning sunlight with shadows stretching right across....Watercolour on handmade paper 17 x 11 inch 200gsm, #watercolours #watercolorartist #watercolors #landscape #artbymranand #artbymra #aquarelle #aquarela #montana

Icy Heights

  On a memorable visit to Yellowstone national parkin 2019 i clicked lots of pics enroute. Though this scene was shot from inside the car window, it etched a lasting impression on me. Watercolour on handmade paper 280 gsm 20 x 14 inch #watercolours #watercolors #watercolorartist #aquarelle #aquarela #artbymranand #artbymra #landscape #snowscape

Safe Surfing

I am fascinated by beach scenes. Love the waves, reflections on the sand, sea gulls and their dynamic nature. watercolour on 180 gsm paper 11 x 8 inch. #watercolours #watercolors #aquarelle #aquarela #watercolorartist #artbymra #artbymranand #waterscape #beach