Let's go Boating

This is a painting from a reference photograph from the web. I liked the water reflections and the ripples. Let's go boating in this lake now, please! Watercolour challenge 30/100 on campap 300gsm 12 x 9 in #watercolour #watercolor #aquarelle #lakescape #landscape #artbymra

Good Old Charminar

As my stay in Hyderabad got extended by one more day, good old Charminar caught my attention. 'Char' in hindi meaning 'four', the four minarets is the iconic landmark in Old Hyderabad, a must visit during a trip to the twin city. Watercolour challenge 29/100 on handmade paper 14 x 10 in. #watercolor #watercolour #aquarelle #charminar #hyderabad #urbanscape #cityscape

Picturesque Santorini

Ever since i saw a post of my friend's mediterranean cruise pics, i have been enamoured by its beauty! On my list of places to visit. watercolour challenge 28/100 on handmade paper 10 x 14 in, #watercolor #watercolour #aquarelle #artbymra #santorini

Chrysanthemum Delight!

I was moved by this flower arrangement at the hotel lobby during my trip to Hyderabad. Watercolour challenge 27/100, on handmade paper 10 x 14 in #watercolour #watercolor #aquarelle #artbymra #crysanthemum

Birla Mandir

A stay at Hyderabad for the last couple of days brings back nostalgic memories of my earlier visits to this iconic marble architecture.  Watercolour challenge 26/100 on handmade paper 14 x10 inch. #watercolour #watercolor #aquarelle #birlamandir #artbymra 

Road Reflections

 A morning picture taken in Bangalore while going for work captured in watercolour study. Watercolour challenge 25/100 on 125gsm paper #watercolour #watercolor #aquarelle #urbanscape #artbymra

Walk in the Park

Attempt to capture the sun rays and the pleasure of morning walk in the park.  Watercolour challenge 24/100 on 125gsm paper, 11 x 8 in #watercolour #watercolor #aqurelle #urbanscape #artbymra

Sound of Rapids

Enjoyed painting this meandering rapids and forest. Watercolour challenge 23/100, on handmade paper 16 x 11 inch #watercolour #watercolor #artbymra #aquarelle #landscape

Misty Autumn

I love the misty pre-winter morning of north India, this one is along the many canals that criss cross the north Indian landscape. Watercolour challenge 22/100, on handmade paper 11 x 8 inch #watercolor #aquarelle #watercolour #artbymra #landscape #northindia

Inundated

The quintessential view from train window when travelling after abundant rain in India. Even the muddy water gives great opportunity to paint clear landscapes! Watercolour challenge 21/100, cartridge paper 11 x 8 inch, #watercolor #aquarelle #artbymra #landscape

Nostalgic Memories

Nostalgic Memories of Chennai Central Station, the iconic gateway to thousands coming to Chennai, Watercolour challenge 20/100 on handmade paper 22 x 15 in #watercolour #watercolor #aquarelle #artbymra #chennaicentral

Rainy day

I loved to paint this rustic scene from South India, shepherd walking back not waiting for the rain to stop. Watercolour challenge 19/100, handmade paper 11.5 x 8 inch #watercolor #aquarelle #artbymra #landscape #shepherd

Pink Delight

The pink lillies are always a delight to paint. Watercolour challenge 18/100 on handmade paper 14 x 10in, #watercolour #aquarelle #lillies #artbymra

Holiday Home

Always loved these quaint old houses in the hills, the tall eucalyptus and the lush green grass. This was a difficult composition to paint. Which composition is pleasing to your eye? Watercolour challenge 17/100 on handmade paper 16 x 11 in #watercolor #aquarelle #artbymra #landspcape

Living with Nature

This is a painting developed from a tamil song video scene. I was drawn by the rich texture the different palette in this scene. Watercolour challenge 16/100 on handmade paper 9 x 7.5 inch. #watercolor #aquarelle #artbymra #landspace

Salute to the Armed Forces

As we celebrate independence day and cherish the freedom, it's time to salute the soldier who braves harsh conditions to protect sovereignty of the nation.. watercolour challenge 15/100 on handmade paper 9 by 11 inch. Enjoy your freedom, but spare a thought for the unknown soldier :-) #watercolor #aquarelle #artbymra #snowscape #landscape

Stone Roof Hamlet

A hamlet in Himachal Pradesh, painted from a reference photograph from pintrest. Watercolour challenge 14/100, on handmade paper 10 x 14 in. Loved to paint the juxtaposed huts in this composition. #watercolour #watercolor #aquarelle #landscape #artbymra

Happy Janmashtami (Birthday of Lord Krishna).

 During a period of heavy rains unleashed by Lord Indra, Krishna lifted this hill to shelter people and cattle. This is a concept watercolour on 145 gsm cartridge paper, wc challenge 13/100, 10 x 8 in, #watercolor #artbymra #aquarelle #jansmashtami

Reminiscing North-East (India)

The fascinating landscape of north-east India with it lush green fields and lakes are nostalgic. Watercolour study, WCchallenge 12/100 on 145gsm cartridge paper, 10 x 7 in. #watercolor #aquarelle #artbymra #landscape

Delectable Ruins

These ruins outside Bhoganandishwara near Nandi hills, Bangalore dates back to 9th Century. Water colour challenge 11/100, on hand made paper A3 size, #watercolor #aquarelle #artbymra #bhoganandeeshwara #landscape

Time to go fishing

 Painted from a video grab of probably Mumbai seaside. Water colour study on 130 gsm paper, challenge 10/100. #watercolour #watercolor #aquarelle #artbymra #seascape

Wave Restaurant?

I saw this scene frequently while watching the recent  India- Srilanka cricket matchat Galle!  watercolour challenge 9/100 on handmade paper 14 x 10 inch, #watercolour #watercolor #aquarelle #artbymra #seascape

Coracle Ride

Its always a challenge to paint with different paper and paint. As i was travelling i had to paint on 110 gsm paper and camel cake colours, it was a humbling experience! Painted from a reference photograph. WC challenge 8/100, A3 size, #watercolour #watercolor #aquarelle #artbymra #landscape

Sunlit slopes!

I painted this from a reference from internet, the beautiful sunlit Motovun in Croatia, WC challenge 7/100, watercolour on handmade paper 270gsm A3 size, have great day :-) #watercolor #watercolour #aquarelle #artbymra #motovun #landscape

Ghat Road (hill road)

Always a pleasure to paint the enchanting hills, and when you drive you just cant enjoy the beauty:-) WC challenge 6/100 :-)  On 130gsm paper 8 x 6 inch

Avenue Road

WC challenge 5/100, a Plein air outing on a Sunday morning to the busy flower bazaar on KR market. This is the view of Avenue road in Bangalore from KR market side, and a few spill-over flower vendors, from the flower market. Otherwise Avenue Road is famous for its stationery shops.  Watercolour on handmade 270gsm 16 x 11in :-) #watercolour #watercolor #aquarelle #cityscape #bangalore #avenueroad

Picnic Locale!

 WC challenge 4/100, loved painting this scene from a reference photograph on the web, for its simplicity! watercolour study on 130gsm paper, 8 x 6 in #watercolour #watercolor #aquarelle #landscape #artbymra

Busy Morning!

Watercolour challenge 3/100. A typical village scene in the mornings, the entire family busy and rearing to go! water colour study on 130gsm paper 8 x 6 inch, have a great week :-) #watercolour #watercolor #aquarelle #artbymra #indianvillage

Bhoganandishwara

Recently i visited Bhoganandishwara temple near Nandi hills, which is more than 1500year old. While my painting on location did not come out that well, i painted this from my photograph. Water colour on handmade 300gsm paper 22 x 15 inch.

Portrait Study

Water colour challenge 1/100. Study from reference photograph and inspired by Artist Milind Mullick's demo, 20 x 14 inch 400gsm handmade paper...my first portrait on handmade paper! :-)

Colourful and Mystique

Varanasi ghats painted from a reference picture over the weekend as part a workshop by artist Milind Mullick. Guess i was a bit extravagantly bold with my colours this time! Water colour on handmade 270gsm 16 x 10 inch