Watercolor Portrait_Painting

A recent portrait painting of my SiL that adorns my home corridor's family wall! watercolours on 300gsm Brustro paper 8 x 11 inch #portraitpainting #watercolorportrait #artistsoninstagram #portraitartist #artbymra #artbymranand

https://www.artbymranand.com/post/portrait_painting-1
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Portrait Painting

A watercolour portrait painting of my DiL that adorns my home's family wall, on 300gsm Brustro paper 8 x 11 inch #portraitpainting #watercolorportrait artistsoninstagram #portraitartist #artbymra #artbymranand

https://www.artbymranand.com/post/portrait-painting-3
https://www.instagram.com/p/DSHfKA4kXpz/
https://x.com/artbymra/status/1999056220037267726/photo/1

Lakeview Villas

I liked this picturesque scene in the newspaper on a travelogue. Watercolour on 300gsm paper 12 x 8.5 inch #landscapeartist #watercolorartist #aquarellepainting #aquarela #artistonınstagram #artbymra #artbymranand #chitrapatpaper

https://www.artbymranand.com/post/lakeview-villas
https://www.instagram.com/p/DSEGMfZk_XF/
https://x.com/artbymra/status/1998561190986006556/photo/1

Hawa Hawaii

Blue skies, pristine beaches with a  continuum of sea and sand..a visual treat! Watercolours on 400gsm 14 x 10inch chitrapat handmade paper #landscapeartist#watercolorartist #aquarellepainting #aquarela#artistonınstagram#artbymra #artbymranand#chitrapatpaper

https://www.artbymranand.com/post/hawa-hawaii-1
https://www.instagram.com/p/DSBX06uk8ge/
https://x.com/artbymra/status/1998177836872724724/photo/1

Innocent Smile

Portrait painting of baby on her birthday with her cute innocent smile and twinkling eyes. I have shared the sketch in-between as it is more interesting to stop here! #artitstoninstagram #portraitpainting #procreateart #digitalpotraits #ipadprocreate #artbymra #artbymranand

https://www.artbymranand.com/post/innocent-smile-1
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Plain-Air Ooty Lake

Plein-Air at Ooty Lake during a recent trip. The commercial activities and fanfare aroung the lake has significantly reduced the beauty of the lake, and the upkeep of the lake surroundings was disheartening, to say the least! Visited after almost 20 years! Watercolours on handmade 400gsm Chitrapat paper 14 x 10 inch #landscapeartist #watercolorartist #aquarellepainting #aquarela #artistonınstagram #artbymra #artbymranand #chitrapatpaper

https://www.artbymranand.com/post/plein-air-ooty-lake 
https://www.instagram.com/p/DR9G5UCjYHB/
https://x.com/artbymra/status/1997577632964288774/photo/1

Spring Stream

 

Dense foliage with sprigtly colours and a silver stream, a watercolorists delight! watercolours on 400gsm Chitrapat handmade paper 14 x 10 inches #landscapeartist #watercolorartist #aquarellepainting #aquarela #artistoninstagram #artbymra #artbymranand #chitrapatpaper

https://www.artbymranand.com/post/spring-stream
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https://x.com/artbymra/status/1997106847636230428/photo/1

Memories

 

Memories, a colourful art panel for a prop to celebrate my parents 60th anniversary last year #artbymra #artbymranand #artistoninstagram #ipadprocreateart #digitalartist

https://www.artbymranand.com/post/memories
https://www.instagram.com/p/DR3KRSICHbO/?img_index=1
https://x.com/artbymra/status/1996754426674155902/photo/1

Flaming Delight

Some scenes while seeing on the TV just catch your attention and leave a lasting impression...Inspiring you to pick up your brushes! watercolours on handmade Chitrapat 270 gsm paper 11.5 x 8 inches #landscapeartist #watercolorartist #artistoninstagram#landscapepainting #aquarelle #aquarela #artbymra #artbymranand

https://www.artbymranand.com/post/flaming-delight
https://www.instagram.com/p/DR0vXXsCLGY/
https://x.com/artbymra/status/1996400996814348440/photo/1

Vibrant Verdant

Came across this pic in a travelogue on Slovenia. Looked so vibrant! watercolours on 300gsm cold press paper 18 x 12 inches #landscapeartist #artisoninstagram #watercolorist #aquarelle #aquarela #artbymra #artbymranand #ljubljana#ljubljanicariver #slovenia

https://www.artbymranand.com/post/vibrant-verdant
https://www.instagram.com/p/DRzezmlEWCe/
https://x.com/artbymra/status/1996223054276657437/photo/1

Portrait_Painting

 

A portrait painting of my friend and his wife #sajubalakrishnan #portraitpainting #ipadprocreate #digitalportrait#68ndacourse #137pilotscourseiaf #artbymra#artbymranand

https://www.artbymranand.com/post/portrait_painting
https://www.instagram.com/p/DRyiSJcj7Ml/
https://www.instagram.com/p/DRyjgRVD6q6/

Motif Art

 

Last year we had a gathering of my Pilot's course and i volunteered to design a motif that could be used on T-shirt and props for a course reunion. It was challenging to visualise how it would be on t-shirts. #137pilotscourse #motifart#tshirtart #conceptart #ipadprocreate #ipadart #digital_art #artbymra #artbymranand

https://www.artbymranand.com/post/motif-art
https://www.instagram.com/p/DRvdeT9E6QS/?img_index=1
https://x.com/artbymra/status/1995657935436087377/photo/1

7th Wave

We had visited Neil Island (Shaheed Dweep) in Anadaman Nicobar in Feb 2025. The morning sunrise was a memorable treat. I counted a lot of waves since i was told that every 7th wave would be a big one! watercolours on 300gsm paper, 16 × 12 inches #artistsoninstagram #watercolourpainting #watercolorartist #beach #neilisland #shaheeddweep #sunrise#artbymranand #artbymra

https://www.artbymranand.com/post/7th-wave
https://www.instagram.com/p/DNJ26ViTGXV/
https://x.com/artbymra/status/1995045561872077041/photo/1

Rustic Manor

 

This old but enchanting manor in the countryside is saw during in a movie impressed me. watercolours on 270gsm hands made matte finish paper 12 x 9 inches #watercolorartist #architecturepainting #artistsoninstagram #artbymranand#artbymra #aquarela #aquarelle #indianbungalow #landscapepainting

https://www.artbymranand.com/post/rustic-manor 
https://www.instagram.com/p/DM1akmXT5Ms/
https://x.com/artbymra/status/1994897765261054086/photo/1

Nature's Waltz

 

The texture and the colour of this scene from lake Como's Nesso Waterfalls inspired me to paint this. Watercolours on 30 gsm cold press paper 12 x 18 inch #canson #moulinduroy #artistsoninstagram #watercolorartist #watercolourpainting#aquarela #aquarelle #landscapepainting #nessofalls#lakecomo #artbymranand #artbymra

https://www.artbymranand.com/post/nature-s-waltz
https://www.instagram.com/p/DMmL4bHTwbh/
https://x.com/artbymra/status/1994895686148788236

Sundown Splendour

Sunset, especially on the beach with rocks and waves.. simple washes and a touch of sutle colours here and there, with a few highlights! watercolours on 14 x 10 inch handmade paper chitrapat 300gsm #watercolorartist #watercolourpainting #artistsoninstagram #aquarela #aquarelle #artbymranand #artbymra #sunsetscenes #beach

https://www.artbymranand.com/post/sundown-splendour
https://www.instagram.com/p/DL-OmITzkEm/
https://x.com/artbymra/status/1943704565162860791/photo/1

Curl Kick

 

A painting wishing goodluck to my niece on her football tournament. watercolours on handmade paper 300gsm 12 x 9 inches #watercolorartist #artistsoninstagram #footballaction #aquarela #aquarelle #boisefootball #artbymranand#artbymra

https://www.artbymranand.com/post/curl-kick
https://www.instagram.com/p/DL-LL2jT2bE/
https://x.com/artbymra/status/1943684634451095866/photo/1

Snow Stop

 

A wonderful snowscape with bright foliage and a lone log cabin. Interesting peekaboo by the mountains with the clouds. Watercolours on 130gsm paper 8 x 6 inch #watercolorartist #artistsoninstagram #landscapepainting #aquarela #aquarelle#artbymranand #artbymra

https://www.artbymranand.com/post/snow-stop
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https://x.com/artbymra/status/1943668553065877660/photo/1

Wet Weather

 

The wet tarmac and its reflections are a great eye-treat, whether you are travelling or piloting. Watercolours on handmade paper chitrapat 400gsm 14 x 10in #watercolorartist #artistsoninstagram #artbymranand #aquarela #aquarelle #artbymra#airport #wettarmac #landscapepainting

https://www.artbymranand.com/post/wet-weather
https://www.instagram.com/p/DL85a5xT0uG/
https://x.com/artbymra/status/1943504855932293452/photo/1

Awe-Inspiring Architecture

 

This painting was made on request by my cousin which was to be a gift to a friend from IISc. The surroundings have been changed using artistic freedom to bring focus on to the IISc main building! Watercolors on Arches 300gam 22 x15 inch #indianinstituteofscience at Bengaluru #watercolorartist #watercolourpainting #architecturepainting #landscapepainting #aquarela #aquarelle #artbymranand #artbymra #artistsoninstagram

https://www.instagram.com/artbymra/p/DK9AnGTTawm/
https://x.com/artbymra/status/1934513745495314894/photo/1

Just Chill

 Snow clad mountains and the clear blue waters down the glaciers! More the rocks better they look! Just a few colours and voila! Watercolours on 300gsm cold press paper 11.5 x 16.5 inch #landscapepainting #snowscape #mountains #artistsoninstagram #artbymranand#aquarela #aquarelle #artbymra #watercolorartist

https://www.artbymranand.com/post/just-chill
https://www.instagram.com/p/DK8dpcmTA1X/
https://x.com/artbymra/status/1934437488938127669/photo/1

Plein Air-Onboard Ship

Plein Air from Sea, On a visit with my 137 Pilots course mates onboard ship while drifting! #portblair watercolors on handmade chitrapat paper 14 x 10 inches 400gsm #artistsoninstagram #aquarela #aquarelle #seascape#artbymranand#artbymra

https://www.artbymranand.com/post/plein-air-onboard-ship 
https://www.instagram.com/p/DGj98fyzzHj/
https://x.com/artbymra/status/1926823073149251757/photo/1

Garden Wall Art

An art project for my garden, design idea by @priya.anand.108889, wood rafters from an old futon, acrylic paint and plastic tooth brush holders!

https://www.artbymranand.com/post/garden-wall-art 
https://www.instagram.com/p/DGcaezCzzKz/
https://x.com/artbymra/status/1926796648652415056/photo/1

Brush with Nature

The scottish coast offers lovely textures, the ragged mountains overhanging clouds, waves lashing the rugged rocks and awesome foliage..for water colour paintings! Watercolours on 300gsm handmade chitrapat paper 14 x 10 inch #watercolourpainting #watercolorartist #landscapepainting #aquarela #aquarelle #artistsoninstagram #artbymranand#artbymra

https://www.artbymranand.com/post/brush-with-nature
https://www.instagram.com/p/DGZTyrezi81/
https://x.com/artbymra/status/1926793309701255390/photo/1

Snow Capped

 

Snow capped, the majestic himalayas and its breathtaking view! watercolours on handmade paper 300gsm 11.5 × 8 inch #watercolorartist #artistsoninstagram#landscapepainting #aquarela #aquarelle #artbymranand#artbymra#watercolorpainting

https://www.artbymranand.com/post/snow-capped
https://www.instagram.com/p/DFy8sSjzHJT/
https://x.com/artbymra/status/1926638765822320991/photo/1

Mountain Snow

 

I had picked up a handmade paper and turned out to absorb too much paint like a blotting paper, so had to adjust my techqnique to complete this painting. Watercolors on 300 gsm handmade paper 15 x 11 inch #watercolorartist#artbymranand #artistsoninstagram #aquarela #aquarelle #artbymra #landscapepainting

https://www.artbymranand.com/post/mountain-snow 

https://www.instagram.com/p/DDgERY8TnCU/
https://x.com/artbymra/status/1867390271966916727/photo/1

Nestled

 

A nestled vintage bunglow is a treat for watercolor painting. The dense foliage is challenge though! Watercolours on handmade paper 400gsm 14 x10 inch #artistsoninstagram #landscapepainting #watercolorartist #artbymranand #artbymra #aquarela #aquarelle

https://www.artbymranand.com/post/nestledn
https://www.instagram.com/p/DAIypIWTFaP/
https://x.com/artbymra/status/1926594901673697339/photo/1

Turbo Thrills

 

The new Hindustan Trubo Trainer HTT 40 of HAL will be the future trainer of the IAF abinitio training. Watercolours on 200gsm 18 x12 inch canson paper #artistsoninstagram #watercoloraircraft #watercolorartist #hindustanaeronauticslimited #htt40 #traineraircraft #aquarela #aquarelle #artbymra #artbymranand
https://www.artbymranand.com/post/turbo-thrills
https://www.instagram.com/p/C_LH2RPylfD/
https://x.com/artbymra/status/1828614130745381123/photo/1

Nap-of-the-Earth

 

Nap-Of-the-Earth, is one of the most challenging flights that helicopters do to hug the terrain and fly to avoid detection. Here is a challenging painting for watercolours of the Prachand (Light Utility Helicopter of HAL) during a demonstration flight in deserts of western India.  Referenced from a photograph clicked by @SanjaySimha.  Watercolours on 300gsm Canson 18 x 12 inch, reference photograph by #sanjaysimha #prachandhelicopter #noe #watercolorartist #watercoloraircraft  #artistsoninstagram #aquarela #artbymranand  #artbymra #hindustanaeronauticslimited #indianairforce #lightcombathelicopter #lch  

https://www.instagram.com/p/C-FEBYEys6j/

https://www.artbymranand.com/post/nap-of-the-earth