Shimla Sojourn

Nothing more picturesque that a wet Shimla Road with its beautiful architectural buildings and autumn leaves. Watercolour on handmade paper 300gsm 15 x 22 in #watercolours #watercolors #watercolorartist #watercolorart #aquarelle #aquarela #artbymranand #artbymra #urbanscape #shimla #MallRoad

Cascade

I was attracted by the simplicity of this scene, and the cascading waterfalls was a nice challenge. Watercolours on handmade paper 22 x 15 inch 400gsm. #watercolours #watercolors #watercolorartist #aquarelle #aquarela #artbymranand #artbymra #landscape #waterfalls

Swiss Wish

Those lofty mountains, wispy clouds and undulating landscape on a 160gsm sketchpad, that i recently purchased. Watercolours 11 x 8 inch 160 gsm paper. #watercolours #watercolors #aquarelle #aquarela #artbymra #artbymranand #landscape #switzerland #landscape #watercolorartist

Trans Down

 

Trans down mode of AFCS requires the helicopter to fly down over sea automatically to pick up survivors. Its amazing how beautifully this is executed. I was impressed with this flight mode and imagined this scene with a few reference pics. Watercolours on canton 300gsm #watercolors, #watercolours #aquarelle #aquarela #artbymranand #artbymra #hindustanaeronauticslimited #dhruv #alh #maritimerecconnaisance #costalsecurity

Tranquil Meadows

The hazy blue conifers and a green meadows is a treat to the eye. I added a few grazing cows to add some life to this tranquil scene. watercolour on handmade paper 300gsm 11 x 8 inch #watercolorartist #watercolor #watercolour #aquarelle #aquarelle #artbymranand #artbymra
 

French Alps

 

I saw this scene on a television sports channel and loved it... Its been some time since i last painted and just enjoyed painting the landscape. Watercolour on 180gsm paper 8 x 6 in, #watercolour #watercolor #aquarelle #aquarela #watercolorartist #artbymra #artbymranand #frenchalps #landscape

Dhruv Coasting

 

Last couple of weeks, I was fortunate to do flight trials for HAL's Advanced Light Helicopter (Dhruv) for Coast Guards, out of Chennai. It was a pleasure to see the awesome work undertaken by ICG. It was nostalgic to fly over Chennai and the adjoining coast and Bay of Bengal. The CG Dhruv looked so beautiful with its blue and white colours. Watercolours on Canson 300gsm 11 x 8 inch. #watercolours #watercolors #aquarelle #aquarela #artbymra #artbymranand #advancedlighthelicopter #alh #hindustanaeronauticslimited

Portrait Painting S

A birthday portrait card for my niece. #digitalartist #digitalportrait #ipadart #ipadprocreate #artbymra #artbymranand

Sandy Stroll

Adapted from a scene i watched on TV. I liked the reflection of the foliage on the water, and i added the people walking, along with their pug. Watercolour on Magnani 16 x 12 inch, 300gsm #watercolorartist #watercolous #watercolors #aquarela #aqurelle #waterscape #beachart #beachvibes #artbymranand #artbymra
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https://www.artbymranand.com/post/sandy-stroll

Chennai's Lifeline

Fond memories of my daily travel up and down from Chromepet to Chetput in Chennai suburban train, for 6 years. Those days it used to be metre gauge! Also celebrating #madrasweek2020 Watercolours on 130gsm paper 8 x 6 inch study. #watercolours #watercolors #watercolorartist #aquarelle #aquarela #artbymra #artbymranand #chennaisuburbantrain #landscape

https://www.artbymranand.com/post/chennai-s-lifeline
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Just Landed

 

Hawk-i, is the Indian upgrade of Hawk AJT, being undertaken by HAL.  Recently, I came across a stunning photograph by Ishant Gore posted any and AJT test pilot.  I had decided that i would paint that immediately.  Here's my watercolour study on a 180gsm 11 x 8 inch paper.  #watercolours #watercolors #watercolorartist #artbymra #artbymranand #aquarelle #aquarela #hindustanaeronauticslimited #hawki

https://www.artbymranand.com/post/just-landed
https://twitter.com/artbymra/status/1293392286764527616?s=20
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In-spire

 I came across this lake Como video and liked this Spire very much.  I liked the sloping hills in the background and the stunning Spire which inspired me to do this painting.  Watercolour on Magnani 300gsm 12 x 16 inch.  #watercolours #watercolors #aquarelle #aquarela #watercolorartist #landscapeartist #landscape #lakecomo #artbymra #artbymranand

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

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Flight Hangar- A study

One of the most picturesque hangars that i have seen so far is the ALH flight hangar at HAL Bangalore, especially at night.   i have been wanting to paint this for a long time, and a recent night flying sortie just motivated me to complete this study in watercolours. Watercolour study on 180gsm 11 x 7 inch. #watercolorartist #watercolours #watercolors #aquarelle #aquarela #watercolorstudy #artbymra #artbymranand #hindustanaeronauticslimited #flighthangar #helicopters #ALH

https://www.artbymranand.com/post/flight-hangar

Gods Own Green

Sun kissed paddy fields and coconut trees, rejuvenating scene.  Watercolour on handmade paper 300gsm 11.5 x 8 inch.  #watercolours #watercolors #aquarelle #aquarela #artbymra #paddyfields #ricefileds #artbymranand #landscape

https://www.artbymranand.com/post/go-green

Rustic Bouquet

Flowers, especially a bouquet of vibrants coloured ones, is a painters delight.  Loved this rustic arrangement which i came across on the web.  Challenge was to preserve the vivid contrasting colours and yet make it look elegant while not using white :-). Watercolours on Magnani 300gsm 16 x 12 inch.  #watercolorartist #watercolours #watercolors #artbymra #artbymranand

#bouquetofflowers #bouquet #stilllife #flowers

https://www.artbymranand.com/post/rustic-bouquet

Twilight Descends

Ever since i saw the stone roofs of huts in Himachal during my first visit there, i have never tired of painting them. They are so characteristic of the huts in the hills of Himalayas. Watercolour on handmade paper 22 x 15 inch, 300gsm #watercolours #watercolors #aquarelle #aquarela #himachalpradesh #indianvillage #huts #artbymra #artbymranand #landscape #stoneroofs

Misty Yonder

Misty hill scenes are always a treat to the eyes. You can keep gazing at it for hours and watch the subtle changes of light as the day progresses. Watercolour on handmade paper 300gsm 20 x 14 inch #watercolours #watercolors #aquarelle #aquarela #artbymra #artbymranand #landscape #nilgiris

https://www.artbymranand.com/post/misty-yonder

Nostalgic Memories

The iconic facade of Madras Christian College Higher Secondary School,  Chetput, where i studied from 1975 to 1982.  On this concrete surface we used to play tennis ball cricket, hand tennis and it also served as the parade ground for my late evening NCC activities.  Fond memories.  Watercolours on 180 gsm 8 x 6 inch.  #watercolours #watercolors #aquarelle #aquarela #artbymra #artbymranand #mcchss #architeture #landscape

Spring Break

Spring brings brightness, cheer and colours. Always a pleasure to paint spring leaves and what better locale, than Kashmir. Watercolour on handmade paper 300gsm, 20 x 14 inch #watercolours #watercolors #aquarelle #aquarela #artbymra #artbymranand #landscape #kashmir #springscene #mountains

Snow Out

Snow scapes with their blue and purple yonder are a welcome challenge for transparent watercolours. Watercolours on handmade paper 20 x 14 inch, 300gsm #watercolours #watercolors #aquarelle #aquarela #artbymra #artbymranand #landscape #snowscape

Vibrant Village

This place in border Tuscany on mediterranean, Manarola in Cinque Terre has been on my to-paint list for quite some time. Finally.... Watercolour on handmade paper 20 x 14 inch #watercolorartist #watercolour #watercolors #aquarela #aqurelle #cinqueterreitaly #manarolaitaly #artbymranand #artbymra

Portrait Painting 2 Jun22

i made this digital portrait for my cousin's wedding anniversary. #digitalportrait #portraitpainting #timlapseart #weddinganniversat #artbymra #artbymranand #ipadprocreate #timelapseart