Art by M. R. Anand

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/

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

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

One of the most picturesque hangars that i have seen 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

Rice/paddy fields along with coconut trees is a very rejuvenating scene. Watercolours on handmade paper 300gsm 11.5 x 8 inch #watercolours #watercolors #artbymra #artbymranand #paddyfields #ricefields #godsowncountry #coconuttrees #aquarelle #aquarela #watercolorartist #landscapeartist

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

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 20 x 14 inch #watercolours #watercolors #aquarelle #aquarela #himachalpradesh #indianvillage #huts #artbymra #artbymranand #landscape #stoneroofs

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

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 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. Snowscapes 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