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

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Waterways

A revisit to Venice's waterways.  Watercolour on handmade paper 16 x 12 inch

African Tulips

Bangalore is full of African tulip trees and they are a very refreshing sight during Aug- Dec!  I started painting this from a photograph in Dec 2011, but could finish it only last week! Water colour on handmade paper 22X15 inch

stepping stones

this painting is from a photograph during my field trip to nandi hills in Bangalore.. was more interested in catching the light on the steps!  water colour on hand made paper 29"X19".

@ NGMA Bangalore

It's been a long time since I visited any art gallery, and the chance to do plein air at National Gallery of Modern Art at Bangalore was a great opportunity. The fountain area with the main building to the right was a perfect scene...tried out all the techniques in watercolours!  the art gallery was also fun with most of the Indian masters on display! watercolours on 16" x 12",  300gsm paper. 

@indiranagar defense colony park

this lush green park in the midst of urban Bangalore looks like a deciduous forest!  its a treat to paint there.

water colours to me is 'controlled aggression', but here it is more of aggression and less of control!  had to redo and overlay and blotch up a few areas....but as always it was fun! water colour on 300gsm A3 size

@Sheshadri Iyer Memorial Hall

with sun finally shining at Bangalore, i headed for this beautiful library in Cubbon park along with Pencil Jammers...it has always been a great challenge to paint these architectural beauties....and this time was no exception!  Got a few tips from Prabal and had a great time......still a lot to learn! 16 X 12 inch, water colours on 300 gsm

wilderness

wildness is from a photograph i had taken at nandi hills near bangalore...the foliage on the foreground was quite a challenge...i tried out different techniques for each tree trunk....water colour on handmade paper 30 X 22 inch

@kempagowda museum

this nondescript old building on MG road with it red and white colours, light and shadow, captivated me for a few hours! water colour on 300gsm paper...A3 size

@Nandi Hills

A sunday outing with Pencil Jammers @ Nandi hills...a nice scenic place away from bangalore! I enjoyed trying out different techniques..including negative painting...watercolour on A3 Matrix paper

Secure!

Was interested in painting the reflections of the sun on helicopter...tweaked up the colours of the background a notch!  water colour on cold pressed paper...15X11 inch...this is a painting of the naval variant of Dhruv!

A close up!

reds and blues!

A harbour scenery with its mesmerizing  mix of divine colours provided me an opportunity to capture these wonderful hues...courtesy...water colours on hand made paper 30 X 22 inch

@ Childrens Park

 A sunday-scene at a children's park at Indiaranagar, Defense colony.  It was a challenge to capture the shadows on a bright sunny day! Water colours on 300gsm paper A3 size

misty morning

mist in the morning is so refreshing....and painting it even more! water colour on paper 27 X19 in

ulsoor lake-plein air

plein air painting at Ulsoor lake along with a group called the "pencil jammers".  the dark clouds above ulsoor lake in Bangalore was a treat to paint! 17 X 12 inch water colour on hand made paper..

green to blue

Another attempt to capture the sun rays peaking through the clouds... the change of colours from green to blue is fascinating. Played around with water on the foreground fields...water colour on paper 29 X21 inch

lilies

these yellow lilies arrived at our home day-before and could not resist painting them live! It's been a long time since I painted flowers and now I am reminded that it's not that easy......

new life

the myriad of colours and reflection that throws up when paddy is transplanted is something to remember forever!  mostly in India this is done by women.. the water logged fields and the young green paddy saplings and lastly the unspoken race to the finish line..... 30 X 22 inch water colour on paper!

meander

It's such a treat to the eyes to trace a meandering river in a scenery and to paint it is  much more fun! Water colour on paper 30 X20 inch.

ray walk

the morning sun's rays seeping through the trees...the green and the greys fascinated me...water colour on paper 30 X 22  inch.