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
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 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
Along with spring blooms the tulips in many shapes, and in many pastel and bright shades. Love this one though. Watercolour on handmade paper 440 gsm 15 x 22 inch #watercolours #watercolors #watercolorartist #artbymra #artbymranand #tulips #flowers #aquarela #aquarelle https://artbymra.blogspot.com/2021/05/along-with-spring-blooms-tulips-in-many.html
Aquamarine sea, waves and those umber rocks, a dream island. Watercolour on handmade paper, 300 gsm 11 x 8 inch #watercolours #watercolors #aquarelle #aquarela #watercolorartist #waterscape #hawaii #artbymra #artbymranand https://artbymra.blogspot.com/2021/05/hawa-hawaii.html
I came across this scene on the television. I loved this view, as i have always been a fan of Panorama. Watercolours on handmade paper 280 gsm, 17 x 6 inch. #watercolours #watercolors #watercolorartist #landscape #outback #artbymra #artbymranand #aquarelle #aquarela https://artbymra.blogspot.com/2021/05/amber-outback.html
ts been a long time since i drove to Nilgiris for a weekend. Hope to do soon. Really miss the calmness of such surroundings. Watercolours on handmade paper 440gsm 22 x 15 inch. #watercolours #watercolorartist #watercolors #aquarelle #aquarela #artbymranand #artbymra #landscape #nilgiris https://artbymra.blogspot.com/2021/03/weekend-wander.html
It"s been a long time since i visited any lake. It would be fun to go on a picnic to such a place! watercolor on 160gsm paper 8 x 6 inch. #watercolours #watercolorartist #watercolors #aquarelle #aquarela #artbymranand #artbymra #landscape #lake https://artbymra.blogspot.com/2021/03/lake-vista.html
While traveling by train, I remember gazing endlessly such scenes. Rich meadows/ fields, trees and lakes with mountains in the background...a dream scene, especially for a panorama. Watercolour on 280 gsm handmade paper 11 x 7 inch #watercolours #watercolorartist #watercolors #aquarelle #aquarelle #artbymranand #artbymra #landscape #panorama https://artbymra.blogspot.com/2021/02/pristine-panorama.html
This lonely countryside scene captivated me immensely. The undulating hills and the riverside in the morning sunlight with shadows stretching right across....Watercolour on handmade paper 17 x 11 inch 200gsm, #watercolours #watercolorartist #watercolors #landscape #artbymranand #artbymra #aquarelle #aquarela #montana https://artbymra.blogspot.com/2021/02/amber-delight.html
On a memorable visit to Yellowstone national parkin 2019 i clicked lots of pics enroute. Though this scene was shot from inside the car window, it etched a lasting impression on me. Watercolour on handmade paper 280 gsm 20 x 14 inch #watercolours #watercolors #watercolorartist #aquarelle #aquarela #artbymranand #artbymra #landscape #snowscape https://artbymra.blogspot.com/2021/01/icy-heights.html
I am fascinated by beach scenes. Love the waves, reflections on the sand, sea gulls and their dynamic nature. watercolour on 180 gsm paper 11 x 8 inch. #watercolours #watercolors #aquarelle #aquarela #watercolorartist #artbymra #artbymranand #waterscape #beach https://artbymra.blogspot.com/2021/01/safe-surfing.html
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 https://artbymra.blogspot.com/2020/12/shimla-sojourn.html
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 https://artbymra.blogspot.com/2020/12/cascade.html
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 https://artbymra.blogspot.com/2020/11/trans-down.htm
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
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 #beach #beachvibes #artbymranand #artbymra
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://twitter.com/artbymra/status/1295937593742209026 https://www.instagram.com/p/CEDpgzHlaIh/