Golden Child

i thank Yougesh Jung Thapa for allowing me to paint the picture of his daughter. I liked the light and shadow on her beautiful face and her golden traditional Nepalese outfit. She is also a little irritated with the stinging himalayan sunlight. Hope i have done justice to the lovely little girl and the photograph. watercolour on canson 300gsm paper 15 x 22 in. #watercolour #watercolor #aquarelle #aquarela #portrait #artbymra #artbymranand

Rise and Shine

A painting of a north Indian village adapted from a reference photograph in a newspaper. Watercolour on handmade paper 20 x 14in #watercolour #watercolor #aquarela #aquarelle #artbymra #artbymranand #landscape #village

Resplendent Snow

Even though snow is predominantly white, the colours in a snowscape evoke everlasting memories. Watercolour on handmade paper 20 x 14 in. #watercolour #watercolor #aquarelle #aquarela #artbymra #artbymranand #snowscape #landscape

Picturesque Lake

I came across this lake on a travel channel and was impressed by its beauty. Watercolour on handmade paper 20 x 14 in. It is the Sun Moon Lake in Taiwan. #watercolour #watercolor #aquarelle #aquarela #artbymra #artbymranand #landscape #sunmoonlake

Snow Den

I was captivated by this scene which i saw on a travel channel. It was heartening to see that a frugal palette can still produce the great effect. Watercolour on handmade paper 20 x 14inch #watercolor #watercolour #aquarelle #aquarela #artbymra #artbymranand #landscape #snowscape

Awaiting Monsoon

The north east monsoon over south India is eagerly awaited. Watercolour on Arto 12 x 9 in 300gsm. #watercolor #watercolour #aquarelle #aquarela #artbymra #artbymranand #landscape

Hillside Marina

I am endlessly fascinated by boats and marina. I saw this scene on a travel channel. Watercolour on handmade paper 20 x 14 in. #watercolour #watercolor #aquarelle #aquarela #artbymra #artbymranand #port #marina #boats #landscape

Cat Affair

Recently i met my niece's cat Dolan, with its silky grey coat. It didn't take long for me to be inspired to do my first cat-painting inspired by Dolan. Watercolour on magnani 300gsm 16 x 12 in #watercolor #watercolour #aquarelle #aquarela #artbymra #artbymranand #cat

Smart

A watercolour Portrait study of my nephew from photograph, on cartridge paper A4. #watercolour #watercolor #aquarelle #aquarela #artbymra #artbymranand #portrait

Backwater

Kerala is abound with breathtaking backwater scenes and the skyline is always with coconut trees. Watercolour on handmade paper 20 x 14in #watercolour #watercolor #aquarelle #aquarela #artbymra #kerala #artbymranand #landscape

Divine Lights

The aarthi (a hindu ceremony of lighting oil wicks lamps for the deity) on the banks of ganges river in Varanasi, is a spectacle to cherish for life. Watercolour on handmade paper 16 x 12in #watercolour #watercolor #aquarelle #aquarela #landscape #artbymra #artbymranand #varanasi

Misty Falls 2

A painting inspired by Athirapally falls in Kerala, India. I had painted this scenery earlier and am repeating it on a full sheet size. Watercolour on handmade paper 30 x 22 in. #watercolour #watercolor #aquarelle #aquarela #artbymranand #artbymra #landscape #athirapallyfalls

Colourful Storeys

 A captivating scene of these residential flats from the ASC golf course. Watercolour on handmade paper 12 x 16 in. #watercolour #watercolor #aquarela #aquarelle #urbanscape #artbymra #artbymranand

Flavour of Rajasthan

I was on a recent flying visit to Jaisalmer and was enamoured by the distinct difference in the landscape as compared to south India. I have tried to capture a Rajasthani village from a reference photograph. watercolour on A4 size cartridge paper. #watercolor#watercolour #aquarelle #aquarela #artbymra #artbymranand#landscape #rajasthanvillage

Sea State 1

Always a pleasure to paint the blue sea and its lovely visitors, watercolour on handmade paper 12 x 9 in

Dwarka

Painting of Gomati Ghat in the ancient city of Dwarka Gujarat, India. Watercolour on handmade paper 22 x 15in #watercolour #watercolor #aquarela #aquarelle #artbymra #artbymranand #landscape #gomatighat #dwarka

Mom

A portrait study of my mother from a reference photograph. watercolour on burstro 300gsm 12 x 16 in. #watercolour #watercolor #aquarela #aquarelle #artbymra #artbymranand #portrait

Yelagiri

I clicked this reference picture during my outing for a plein air at Yelagiri--a quaint hill resort near Salem, Tamilnadu--last December. It was evening and the sun was casting it golden spell over the paddy fields. watercolour on handmade paper 16 x12 in #watercolour #watercolor #aquarela #aquarelle #artbymra #yelagiri #artbymranand #landscape

Alluring Alps

Always enchanted by lakes and hills, whether in India or in Alps.  Watercolour on handmade paper 16 x 12 in #watercolor #watercolour #aquarelle #aquarela #artbymra #artbymranand #landscape
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Cloudy Kattabettu

It's a dream to build a home at such a locale; my friend Chn Kumar's home at Kattabetu near Kotagiri/ Conoor has made this dream come true. Watercolour on handmade paper 20 x 14 in #watercolor #watercolour #aquarela #aquarelle #artbymra #landscape #kattabettu

Pink Fragrance

When my daughter brought this bunch of lovely fragrant pink lilies home, i could not resist painting it. watercolour on handmade paper 20 x 14 in #watercolor #watercolour #aquarela #aquarelle #artbymra #pinklily #flowerart

Bovine Beauty

A rustic village scene in south India. This painting brings me memories of my native village. watercolour on handmade paper 20 x 14 in #watercolour #watercolor #aquarelle #aquarela #artbymra #landscape #villagescene #cow

Amore Mio

My first painting of Venice, a place i have not visited, from a reference picture forwarded by my uncle.  Water colour on Canson Moulin du roy 300gsm, 12 x 18 in #watercolor #watercolour #aquarela #aquarelle #artbymra #venice #landscape

Club House

Club House, a painting of a golf club house i saw on the television. What caught my attention were the reflections on the lake. watercolour on handmade paper 12 x 9 in #watercolor #watercolour #aquarelle #aquarela #artbymra #landscape #clubhouse

Valley View

The hills and valleys offer enchanting views and the sunlight peeking through foliage is visual treat. watercolour on handmade paper 440 gsm 22 x 15 in, #watercolor #watercolour #aquarelle #aquarela #artbymra #landscape

Phewa Tal

The beautiful Phewa lake in Pohkara, Napal also plays host to Barahi Temple. WAtercolor on handmade paper 22 x 15 in #watercolor #watercolour #aquarelle #aquarela #artbymra #landscape #barahital #phewatal

Portrait Study

A recent portrait i painted on request for my friend Rajendra Singh Makker. Painted from a reference photograph of his father. Watercolor on Brusto 300gsm 12 x 16 in #watercolor #watercolour #aquarela #aquarelle #artbymra #portraitpainting #portrait

Colours of Conoor

Recently i noticed that the slopes of Nilgiris (blue hills) i becoming more colourful and wanted to take up this challenge. Painted this from a reference photograph from instagram. Watercolour on handmade paper 22 x 15 in 440gsm #watercolor #watercolour #artbymra #aquarelle #aquarela #landscape #nilgiris #ooty #conoor

Tantitundu Homestay

En plein air at Tantitundu Homestay, Chikmagaluru, where we came to spend the weekend. The house was lit up so beautifully in the background of the coffee plantation and hills. Watercolours on handmade paper 12 x 9 in.  #watercolor #watercolour #aquarela #aquarelle #artbymra #landscape #tantitunduhomestay (landscape architecture)

Monsoon Magic

I was fortunate to witness the first monsoon showers in Nagpur, and it was welcomed by one and all. A picture in the local Hitavada newspaper caught my attention. Watercolour on handmade paper 270gsm A3   #watercolour #watercolor #aquarelle #aquarela #artbymra #monsoon #nagpur #rainyday #urbanscape (urbanscape rain)

Swaminarayan Temple (Nagpur)

This is a must visit place in Nagpur, a smaller version of Akshardham in Delhi. The statues and designs carved out on the pillars and the ceiling are exquisite. Water colour on handmade paper A3 . #watercolor #watercolour #aquarelle #aquarela #swaminarayantemple #nagpur #artbymra #urbanscape (temple urbanscape)

Fishing Boats

Fishing Boats, in an Indian harbour. watercolour on handmade paper 12 x 9 in #watercolour #watercolor #aquarelle #aquarela #artbymra #landscape #seascape (seascape)

Morning Walk

Dawn in a snowscape, watercolour on handmade paper 300gsm 12 x 9 in #watercolour #watercolor #aquarela #aquarelle #artbymra #snowscape
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Kapaleeswarar temple

An iconic temple in the heart of Chennai at Mylapore of Lord Shiva. Watercolour on handmade paper 22 x 15 in #watercolor #watercolour #aquarela #aquarelle #artbymra #kapaleeswarartemple #temple

Quaint Village

A quaint village with stone roofs in the hills of Himachal Pradesh India. Watercolour on Magnani 300gsm 16 x 12 in #watercolour #watercolor #aquarela #aquarelle #artbymra #himachalpradesh #landscape

Levelling

A common sight in rice farming wherein the ploughed and watered land is levelled before transplanting paddy seedlings. Painted from a reference photograph in the internet. Watercolour on handmade paper 20 x 14in #watercolor #watercolour #aquarela #aquarelle #artbymra #levelling #ricefarming

Breathe Free

A country side scene in rural India. Watercolour on Moulin du Roy 300gsm, 18 x 12 inch #watercolour #watercolor #aquarela #aquarelle #artbymra #ruralindia #countryside

Dawn at KR Puram

i had visited KR puram railway station to see off my parents on Lalbagh express recently. This is the scene i witnessed as the train departs the station. Watercolour on handmade paper 20 x 14in. #watercolor #watercolour #aquarela #aquarelle #artbymra #urbanscape #Krishnarajapuram #railwaystation #Bangalore

Likir Monastery

The morning suns rays lighting up the monastery is a breathtaking sight. Watercolour on handmade paper 20 x 14 in. #watercolor #watercolour #aquarela #aquarelle #artbymra #landscape #monastery #leh #likirmonastery

Cold and Crisp

The himalayas in India have some breathtaking sights. Watercolor on 300gsm Magnani 16 x 12 in. #watercolour #watercolor #aquarelle #aquarela #artbymra #kashmir #himalayas #landscape

Serene Walk

A serene scene from rural India. Watercolour on cartridge paper 8 x6 in. #watercolor #watercolour #aquarelle #aquarela #landscape #artbymra

Enchanting Fields

Rolling hills and fields are such a enchanting scene in South India. Watercolour on handmade paper 20 x 14 in. #watercolor #watercolour #aquarelle #aquarela #artbymra #landscape #ricefields

Chinese Fishing Nets

Chinese Fishing Nets, at Cochin. A very enchanting scene and the fishing technique is rather unique. Watercolour on handmade paper 20 x14 in, #watercolor #watercolour #aquarelle #aquarela #artbymra #seascape