Lake side holds a special place in my heart. I am never tire seeing the boats, buildings, hills and their reflections. Watercolours on 160 gsm 8 x 6 inch #watercolorartist #watercolours #aquarela #aqurelle #artbymranand #artbymra #landscapeartist #lakecamo #bellagio #boats https://artbymra.blogspot.com/2021/10/lake-dreams.html https://www.instagram.com/p/CU8675AlXY0/ https://twitter.com/artbymra/status/1448112065508364294/photo/1
A few months back i made trip to Chennai and met my grand nephew for the first time. It was such a joy to see him moving all over the house on his chest. I took a few photographs. Ever since i have been waiting to do his portrai. It is Pure Joy. Watercolour on Magnani 300gsm 12 x 15 inch . #watercolorportrait #portraitartist #watercolorartist #watercolor #watercolour #aquarelle #aquarela #artbymra #artbymranand #portrait #portraitpainting https://www.instagram.com/p/CUY
I came across these majestic peaks towering over glacial lakes in Banff National park, Canada on TV channel. The snow, sky, valley and the slopes looked so surreal. The scene was 'so cool!' and inspiring. Watercolors 14 x 10 inch on 440gsm handmade paper, #watercolors #watercolours #watercolorartist #aquarela #aqurelle #artbymranand #artbymra #landscapeartist #landscape #snowscape #coolslopes #banffnationalpark https://www.instagram.com/p/CUEsMfOltyd/ https://twitter.com/
i am often drawn to the wild poppies and daises. They look good whether they are in the wild or they are in an arrangement, but they always look wild, yet beautiful. watercolours on 160 gsm paper 11 x 8 inch #watercolorartist #watercolours #watercolors #aquarela #aqurelle #flowerpainting #daisies #poppies #artbymranand #artbymra https://www.instagram.com/p/CT33A8zFX0S/ https://twitter.com/artbymra/status/1438392566848786432/photo/1
You just need a few colours to make a scenery. I found these soft tones so pleasing, that i decided not add any other extravagant colours. Watercolours on 160 gsm paper 8 x 6 in #watercolors #watercolours #aquarela #aquarelle #artbymra #artbymranand #landscape #blush https://twitter.com/artbymra/status/1438391347723976705/photo/1 https://www.instagram.com/p/CT32dGIFZgk/
Sun drenched scenes, especially of quaint hamlets on hills is a joy for the eyes. Snow capped mountains that play hide and seek behind wisps of cloud and pine greenery...i can go on and on. Watercolors on 160gsm 8 x 6 inch #watercolors #watercolorartist #watercolous #aquarela #aqurelle #landscapeartist #architecturepainting #artbymranand #artbymra https://twitter.com/artbymra/status/1430521702547525636/photo/1 https://www.instagram.com/p/CS_7rTBFlRH/
Exploring new colours and expanding the envelope of your palette is challenge. Here i have treated myself to a few new colours that i have not used before. Wisps of cottony clouds, strong golden light on the rocks and silver cascade...Watercolors on 440 gsm handmade paper #maestriaa 20 x 16 inch #watercolors #watercolorartist #watercolous #aquarela #aqurelle #landscapeartist #landscape #cascade #waterfalls #artistoninsta #artbymranand #artbymra https://www.instagram.com/p/CS
Winter snow and the warm sun are such a lovely contrast, that they complement each other so well. Watercolors on 440gsm 14 x 10 inches #watercolorartist #watercolous #watercolors #landscapeartist #landscape #aquarela #aqurelle #artistoninsta #artbymranand #artbymra #snowscape https://www.instagram.com/p/CSrEMdel68v/ https://twitter.com/artbymra/status/1427585062506172419/photo/1
Ealier i received lilies for my birthday, and since i had to travel to Chennai the next day it travelled with me and the back to bangalore again after a couple of days. It was fascinating to see each bud blooming one after another and each a different colour. Watercolors on 300gsm handmade paper 15 x 22 inch #watercolorartist #watercolous #watercolors #aquarela #aqurelle #flowerpainting #lilies #artbymranand #artbymra https://www.instagram.com/p/CSqK-vplolL/ https://twitter.c
The twilight colours in the sky its reflections are a wonderful sight and a challenge for a watercolorist. watercolors on 160gsm paper 8 x 6 inch #watercolorartist #watercolous #watercolors #landscapeartist #landscape #aquarela #aqurelle #artistoninsta #artbymranand #artbymra #sunsetriver #sunset #twilight https://www.instagram.com/p/CQk7hrYFFF6/ https://twitter.com/artbymra/status/1408706874732531720/photo/1
Red wild poppies are a treat to the eyes especially to a watercolorist. watercolours on 160 gsm paper 8 x 6 inch #watercolorartist #watercolous #watercolors #aquarela #aqurelle #artbymranand #artbymra #wildpoppies #flowerpainting #artistoninsta https://twitter.com/artbymra/status/1406072624120172545/photo/1 https://www.instagram.com/p/CQSNf7Ilv3W/
An old classic of the Union Station at Washington DC. Watercolours on 160gsm paper 8 x 6 inch. #watercolorartist #watercolors #watercolours #aquarela #aqurelle #artistoninsta #architecturepainting #unionstation #artbymranand #artbymra https://twitter.com/artbymra/status/1402289102511218688/photo/1 https://www.instagram.com/p/CP3UywElKzX/
The ubiquitous water buffalo is quite common in Tamilnadu and roams freely even if they are domestic. I have heard people calling lethargic individuals as Erum(ai) Made (Buffalo in tamil). When i was a child i remember going to the street corner in the mornings and waiting till the milkman used to milk a she-buffalo and retun home with some fresh milk. The buffaloes used to scratch themselves on the restraining wire of lamp post to which they were tied and there always use
While browsing for subjects of aerial shots of mountains and lakes, i came across this beautiful vibrant scene on the web. Just picked up my brushes and viola, it got created! Always a fan of minimal palette, especially with greens and greys! watercolor on handmade paper 300gsm 10 x 7 inch #artistoninsta #watercolorartist #watercolous#watercolors #aquarela #aqurelle #artbymranand #artbymra #landscapepainting #landscapeartist #clouds #meadows #countryside https://artbymra.bl
I love those hills and the meandering rapids with splashing foam. Reminds me of my river rafting in 2004 experience with family on the Teesta river bordering Sikkim and West Bengal. It was a memorable splash! watercolours on handmade paper 280gsm 22 x 15 inch #watercolours #watercolors #aquarelle #aquarela #watercolorartist #artistsoninstagram #artbymranand #artbymra #landscape #rapids https://artbymra.blogspot.com/2021/05/river-rapids.html
The ghats of Varanasi are so mystique, enchanting and revered. My first attempt of the Ghats with acrylics. Acrylics on paper 22 x 15 inch #acrylicart #acrylicartist #artistoninstagram #artbymranand #artbymra #varanasighats #benarasghat #acrylicpainting https://artbymra.blogspot.com/2021/05/sacred-citadel.html
I decided to pick up my acrylics after almost 5 years and chose a subject that was on my to-paint list for a long time. The pic was clicked by BIL of my sister and nephew. Acrylics on paper 11 x 15 inch #acrylicpainting #acrylicart #acrylicartist #artbymranand #artbymra https://artbymra.blogspot.com/2021/05/toddlers-trek.html
The myriad colours that we come across village scene just seems to be increasing everyday. Always a challenge to paint green foliage and dried brown foliage next to each other. Watercolours on 160gsm paper 8 x 6 inch #watercolours #watercolorartist #watercolors #aquarelle #aquarelle #artbymranand #artbymra #landscape #villagescene https://artbymra.blogspot.com/2021/05/morning-saunter.html
A picturesque snow slope that has been on my to paint list for a long time! Its such a pleasure to paint it with transparent watercolours! Watercolours on handmade paper 440gsm 22 x 15 inch. #watercolours #watercolorartist #watercolors #aqurela #aquarelle #artbymranand #artbymra #landscape #snowscape #himalayas https://artbymra.blogspot.com/2021/05/snow-white.html
When i saw a photograph captured by Somesh Nagthan of the Elks at Yellowstone, i knew i would paint it some day. Yesterday after half an hour of sifting through my computer i found it. What a breathtaking scene, the elks are cautious and alert, their look tells it all. During spring the new antlers that are growing on the elks are covered 'in velvet'. Watercolours on handmade paper 280 gsm, 22 x 15 inch. #watercolours #watercolors #aquarelle #aqurela #watercolorartist