This is a concept art i did for a friend as his farewell gift painting for HATSOFF simulator Training recently. I had to create the impression of simulation of the Glacier with ALH cockpit and the future flight simulators that were going to inducted there. Watercolours on handmade paper 300gsm 30 x22 inch #conceptart #watercolorpainting #artbymranand #artbymra #artandaviation #Dhruvcockpit https://www.instagram.com/p/DS1SE2QkU-Z/ https://x.com/artbymra/status/2005485471103869300?s=20

Dhruv Wheeled Prototype Demo Helicopter. Along with the skid version of ALH Mk III, HAL also manufactures Wheeled version. This ALH is used for flight testing of systems to be integrated on the Wheeled version. I differentiated this with some changes as compared to the skid version. During Aeroindia 2015 when i flew this for the first time to Yelahanka, the colour scheme was the cynosure of all especially the ATC controllers for its distinct design that made it easy from them to spot it from far! #gimp   #hindustanaeronauticslimited   #dhruvhelicopter   #helicopterlivery   #artbymra   #artbymranand https://www.instagram.com/p/DS1NrogkWzi/ https://x.com/artbymra/status/2005473967344369751/photo/1

Advanced Light Helicopter (Dhruv Skid version) (ZD-4164). When i joined Hindustan Aeronautics Limited more than a decade ago, i got a chance to put my artistic skills to good use. This is HAL's first prototype and Demonstration helicopter that was to stay on for all future integration and flight test of ALH MkIII systems. Starting with line drawings from the designers, i built up the colour scheme on GIMP Studio and then approved the colour swatches. It was exciting to see my design and colour scheme on a flying helicopter for the first time! The icing on the cake was i would fly it too! https://www.instagram.com/p/DS1IPXukQak/ https://x.com/artbymra/status/2005461847026315676/photo/1

Recently i had golfed at the MEG golf course and was delighted to see these gorgeous pink trumpets. With a little bit of artistic deviations i composed this scene. Watercolours on chitapat handmade paper 400 gsm 14 x 10 inches. Painting of MEG golf course 2 weeks earlier #watercolourpainting   #watercolorartist    #artbymra   #artbymranand    #tabebia_roseia https://www.instagram.com/p/DSd79ReiNW4/ https://x.com/artbymra/status/2002198687435665457/photo/1

A recent pic shared by my daughter of Boise river,Idaho,USA. I liked the characterestic hilly backdrop of Boise, which made the river and the fall colours look so beautiful. watercolours on 130gsm paper 8 x 6 inch #watercolourpainting #watercolorartist #aquarellepainting #aquarela #artistoninstagram #artbymra #artbymranand #boiseriver https://www.instagram.com/p/DSd4ev0kyIV/ https://x.com/artbymra/status/2002190285464571970/photo/1

A recent trip to Wellington kindled my interest in painting a misty hill scene from a reference pic i have been wanting to paint for a long time, which i think is also from Nilgiris (Blue Mountain)! Watercolours on handmade paper chitrapat 400gsm 14 x 10 inch #watercolourpainting #watercolorartist #aquarellepainting #aquarela #artistoninstagram #artbymra #artbymranand https://www.instagram.com/p/DSdxinCk3Ef/ https://x.com/artbymra/status/2002175850431852555/photo/1

Bright light, clear blue skies and pristine greens, the freshness was palpable in this scene is saw on TV . Watercolours on 300gsm handmade chitrapat paper 11.5 x 8 inches #watercolourpainting #watercolourartist #landscapepainting #aquarellepainting #aquarela #artbymra #artbymranand #chitrapatpaper  https://www.instagram.com/p/DSV89C4kyEz/ https://x.com/artbymra/status/2001074955514208356/photo/1

One of the most picturesque scenes that you can see in Jaipur. The palace stands out like a gem in the middle of the lake! Watercolours on 300gsm canson paper 12 x 18 inch #watercolourpainting #watercolorartist #aquarellepainting #aquarela #artisoninstagram #lakepalacejaipur #artbymra #artbymranand https://www.instagram.com/p/DSTYsQbiDZ1/ https://x.com/artbymra/status/2000712989314625942/photo/1

The river and the foliage are interesting for painting if you are able to capture the sunlight. watercolours on 130 gsm 8 x 6 inch #artistoninstagram #watercolourpainting #watercolorartist #landscapepainting #aquarelle #aquarela #artbymra #artbymranand  https://www.instagram.com/p/DSRq88pEeqg/ https://x.com/artbymra/status/2000476907301999043/photo/1

Forest log houses are a dream vacation, and a scene with light filtering through the morning feels so calm. watercolours on handmade paper 300gsm 12 x 9 inches #landscapeartist #watercolorartist #aquarellepainting #aquarela #artistonınstagram #artbymra #artbymranand #chitrapatpaper https://www.instagram.com/p/DSOQgnmEwgc/ https://x.com/artbymra/status/1999992054081110144/photo/1

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.instagram.com/p/DSHj5mZkToD/ https://x.com/artbymra/status/1999056479178150134/photo/1

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.instagram.com/p/DSHfKA4kXpz/ https://x.com/artbymra/status/1999056220037267726/photo/1

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.instagram.com/p/DSEGMfZk_XF/ https://x.com/artbymra/status/1998561190986006556/photo/1

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.instagram.com/p/DSBX06uk8ge/ https://x.com/artbymra/status/1998177836872724724/photo/1

Portrait painting of baby on her birthday with her cute innocent smile and twinkling eyes. #artitstoninstagram #portraitpainting #procreateart #digitalpotraits #ipadprocreate #artbymra #artbymranand https://www.instagram.com/p/DOd0BvcCEKq/ https://x.com/search?q=artbymra&src=typeahead_click&f=top

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.instagram.com/p/DR9G5UCjYHB/ https://x.com/artbymra/status/1997577632964288774/photo/1

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.instagram.com/p/DR5w2ujCCe9/ https://x.com/artbymra/status/1997106847636230428/photo/1

Memories, a colourful art panel for a prop to celebrate my parents 60th anniversary last year #artbymra   #artbymranand   #artistoninstagram   #ipadprocreateart   #digitalartist https://www.instagram.com/p/DR3KRSICHbO/?img_index=1 https://x.com/artbymra/status/1996754426674155902/photo/1

Some scenes while seeing on the TV just catch your attention and leave a lasting impression...Inspired enough to paint! watercolours on handmade Chitrapat 270 gsm paper 11.5 x 8 inches #landscapeartist #watercolorartist #artistoninstagram #landscapepainting #aquarelle #aquarela #artbymra #artbymranand https://www.instagram.com/p/DR0vXXsCLGY/ https://x.com/artbymra/status/1996400996814348440/photo/1

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.instagram.com/p/DRzezmlEWCe/ https://x.com/artbymra/status/1996223054276657437/photo/1

A portrait painting of my friend and his wife #sajubalakrishnan #portraitpainting #ipadprocreate #digitalportrait #68ndacourse #137pilotscourseiaf #artbymra #artbymranand https://www.instagram.com/p/DRyiSJcj7Ml/ https://www.instagram.com/p/DRyjgRVD6q6/

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.instagram.com/p/DRvdeT9E6QS/?img_index=1 https://x.com/artbymra/status/1995657935436087377/photo/1

I 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.instagram.com/p/DNJ26ViTGXV/ https://x.com/artbymra/status/1995045561872077041/photo/1

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.instagram.com/p/DM1akmXT5Ms/ https://x.com/artbymra/status/1994897765261054086/photo/1

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.instagram.com/p/DMmL4bHTwbh/ https://x.com/artbymra/status/1994895686148788236

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.instagram.com/p/DL-OmITzkEm/ https://x.com/artbymra/status/1943704565162860791/photo/1

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.instagram.com/p/DL-LL2jT2bE/ https://x.com/artbymra/status/1943684634451095866/photo/1

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.instagram.com/p/DL-BTbMzrPk/ https://x.com/artbymra/status/1943668553065877660/photo/1

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.instagram.com/p/DL85a5xT0uG/ https://x.com/artbymra/status/1943504855932293452/photo/1

I painted this on my cousin's request which was 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://artbymra.blogspot.com/.../awe-inspiring ... https://www.instagram.com/artbymra/p/DK9AnGTTawm/ https://x.com/artbymra/status/1934513745495314894/photo/1

Snow clad mountains and the clear blue waters down the glaciers! More the rocks better they look! Watercolours on 300gsm cold press paper 11.5 x 16.5 inch #landscapepainting #snowscape #mountains #artistsoninstagram #artbymranand #aquarela #aquarelle #artbymra #watercolorartist https://www.instagram.com/p/DK8dpcmTA1X/ https://x.com/artbymra/status/1934437488938127669/photo/1

February 2025 137 Pilots course gathering in A&N ..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.instagram.com/p/DGj98fyzzHj/ https://x.com/artbymra/status/1926823073149251757/photo/1

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.instagram.com/p/DGcaezCzzKz/ https://x.com/artbymra/status/1926796648652415056/photo/1

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.instagram.com/p/DGZTyrezi81/ https://x.com/artbymra/status/1926793309701255390/photo/1

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.instagram.com/p/DFy8sSjzHJT/ https://x.com/artbymra/status/1926638765822320991/photo/1

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

A nestled vintage bunglow is a treat for watercolor painting. The dense foliage is challenge though! W atercolours on handmade paper 400gsm 14 x10 inch #artistsoninstagram #landscapepainting #watercolorartist #artbymranand #artbymra #aquarela #aquarelle https://www.instagram.com/p/DAIypIWTFaP/ https://x.com/artbymra/status/1926594901673697339/photo/1

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.instagram.com/p/C_LH2RPylfD/ https://x.com/artbymra/status/1828614130745381123/photo/1

Nap-Of-the-Earth, is one of the most challenging flights that helicopters do to hug the terrain and fly to avoid detection. It needs a lot of skill to manoeuvre judiciously using all controls to mask yourself with terrain while flying. 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 https://www.instagram.com/p/C-FEBYEys6j/

Inspired by the colour of Coffee, monochrome Coffee Art. Prachand, Light Combat Helicopter and LUH Light Utility Helicopter of India, Coffee art pic2 with digital higlights pic1 #prachand #lightcombathelicopter #luh #lightutilityhelicopter #hindustanaeronauticslimited #atmanirbharbharat #madeinindia #coffeeart #brushart #procreateart #artbymranand #artbymra #artistsoninstagram https://www.instagram.com/p/C9oG_b3oJMU/?img_index=2 https://x.com/artbymra/status/1814481837894361108/photo/1

Tejas, Light Combat Aircraft is an Indian 4.5 gen fighter aircraft. The majestic lift off against the beautiful sky colours is a visual treat. Watercolours on handmade paper 300gsm 16 x 11inch #watercolorartist    #watercoloraircraft    #aquarela    #aquarelle    #artbymranand    #artistsoninstagram    #artbymra    #lightcombataircraft   #hindustanaeronauticslimited   #indianairforce @IAF_MCC   @HALHQBLR https://www.instagram.com/p/C9i2463oMLP/ https://x.com/artbymra/status/1813739344563409011/photo/1

On a recent trip to Seychelles, i saw this Catamaran anchored off Berjaya Beach at our resort. The scintillating reflections of the sun creating sparkles was a great spectacle. Watercolors on 300 gsm handmade paper chitrapat 16 x 11 inch #artistsoninstagram #watercolorartist #watercolorpainting #aquarela #chritrapat #aquarelle #artbymranand #artbymra #berjayaseychelles #seychelles #catamaran https://www.instagram.com/p/C9lmdIhom66/ https://x.com/artbymra/status/1814125257177104623/photo/1

Dhruv, HAL's Advanced Light Helicopters, watercolours with digital highlights #artistsoninstagram #aquarelle #aquarela #brushart #artbymranand #watercolorartist #advancedlighthelicopter #hindustanaeronauticslimited #atmanirbharbharat https://www.instagram.com/p/C8f0FB5IhzE/ https://x.com/artbymra/status/1804304568152658401/photo/1

A recent weekend outing to Mulbery Shades in the picturesque locale near Nandi hills was memorable. I was enchanted by the poolside reflections of the dining area! Watercolours on 300gsm handmade chitrapat paper 16 x 11 inch #mulberyshades #artistsoninstagram #artbymranand #artbymra #watercolorartist #watercolorpainting #aquarela #aquarelle #architecturepainting https://www.instagram.com/p/C70O-MqoPoM/ https://twitter.com/artbymra/status/1798170306148000051/photo/1

I can spend hours watching the waves dance and swash on a rocky beach. Just decided to paint one! Watercolours on 300gsm handmade paper chitrapat 16 x 11 inch #watercolorartist #watercolorpainting #beach #artistsoninstagram #aquarela #aquarelle #artbymranand #artbymra #chitrapatpaper #waterscape #landscapeartist https://www.instagram.com/p/C7Vn7KUo6EQ/ https://twitter.com/artbymra/status/1793863736941527437/photo/1

A superb click by my daughter during her visit to Snoqualmie falls near Seattle. I liked it so much for the rich texures in the rocks and folliage and the contrasting mistly falls. Watercolours on handmade chitrapat paper 300gsm 16 x 11 inch, click by @rheaanan #watercolorartist #watercolorpainting #aquarela #aquarelle #artbymranand #artbymra #artistsoninstagram #snoqualmiefalls https://www.instagram.com/p/C7DVyLNPafW/ https://x.com/artbymra/status/1791289998391795889/photo/1

I was searching for places to visit in Greece on the web and this pic caught my eyes. The sun soaked Agean sea in Mykonos island with its characteristic white buildings are a joy to paint. watercolours on 300gsm chitrapat handmade paper 16 x 11 inch #artistsoninstagram #watercolorartist #aquarela #aquarelle #artbymranand #artbymra #mykonos #ageansea https://www.instagram.com/p/C6m2fXcIfyp/ https://twitter.com/artbymra/status/1787280120581153062/photo/1

I saw these flowers in a WhatsApp good morning forward and loved the arrangement. After a few days on my to do list, i used a little artistic liberty to change the background and focus on the flowers and tea. I guess they are calendulas or daisies! watercolours on 400gsm Chitrapat handmade paper 14 x10 inch #artistsoninstagram #watercolorartist #flowerpainting #daisy #aquarela #aquarelle #artbymranand #artbymra https://www.instagram.com/p/C6JNOfhPYUE/ https://twitter.com/artbymra/status/1783107489233567883/photo/1

Recently i had a request to paint this  Indian Navy P8i Boeing takeoff, depicting the present Boeing P8i (Neptune) and its predecessor Tu-142 (Bear)on the tarmac. I had to add the Harpoon missiles to the reference pic. Always a pleasure to draw and paint aircraft! watercolours on Arches 300gsm 22 x 15 inch #watercolorartist #watercoloraircraft #aquarela #aquarelle #artistsoninstagram #artbymranand #artbymra #boeingneptune #Takeoff #indianavy https://www.instagram.com/p/C50RFYcrX8u/ https://twitter.com/artbymra/status/1780174943285878924/photo/1

A recent click by my daughter on her visit to Shenandoah Park. I liked the beautiful composition and the rich texture. watercolours on 300gsm chirtapat paper 14 x 20 inch. @rheaanan #watercolorartist #landscapepainting #artistsoninstagram #aquarela #aquarelle #artbymranand #artbymra #shenandoahnationalpark #shenandoahfalls https://www.instagram.com/p/C5XJRBxvgs8/ https://twitter.com/artbymra/status/1776802543441743917/photo/1

Came across this idyllic Joginder Nagar railway station in Kangra valley in the himalayas in fb. There is something that attracts me to railway station and hills! I couldn't resist painting it! watercolors on handmade paper chitrapat 300gsm paper 12 x16 inch #watercolourartist #watercolorlandscape #aquarelle #artistsoninstagram #aquarela #artbymranand #artbymra #jogindernagarrailwaystation https://www.instagram.com/p/C4ura0Csbp2/ https://twitter.com/artbymra/status/1776802361119555950/photo/1

Beaches with rocks and splashing waves, reminds me of the childhood thrill of watching these endless waves. The rocks just added some texture to the beach. Watercolours on 300gsm paper 12 x 9 inch #watercolorartist #landscape #beach #artistsoninstagram #aquarelle #aquarela #artbymra #artbymranand https://www.instagram.com/p/C5XIzjyvYOK/ https://twitter.com/artbymra/status/1776802078066888966/photo/1

Himalayas offer some breathtaking scenes, and the colour harmony in some of these are truly amazing. It is so pleasing to the eyes! Watercolors on handmade paper chitrapat 300gsm 16 x 12 inch #artistsoninstagram #watercolouraddict #watercolourartist #aquarela #aquarelle #watercolorlandscape #landscape #artbymranand #artbymra #jammukashmir #himalayas https://www.instagram.com/p/C4HbfprPp3l/ https://twitter.com/artbymra/status/1765001593051926748/photo/1

Kutch Kangrej. During a recent visit to Kutch in Gujarat, these native cattle looked so majestic. I was happy to not see any Jersey cattle which is common now in south India. Watercolors on handmade Chitrapat paper 300gsm 14 x10 inch #watercolouraddict #watercolourartist #artistsoninstagram #artbymranand #artbymra #aquarelle #aquarela #kangrej #bovine https://www.instagram.com/p/C32p6THvKi3/ https://twitter.com/artbymra/status/1762662808951640434/photo/1

Rhapsody, during a recent visit to chennai i heard my grand niece sing sweet nursery rhymes. Then i saw an ad from builders which aptly captured the idyllic surroundings for her nursery rhymes! watercolours on handmade chitrapat 300gsm paper 10 x 14 inch, referenced from #brigadesanctuary #artistsoninstagram #landscapeartist #landscapewatercolors #aqurela #aquarelle #artbymranand #artbymra https://www.instagram.com/p/C3l6Es-P0DU/
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Conveying Best Wishes and blessings to a young couple for a happy married life #portraitpainting   #ipadartist   #procreateart   #artbymra   #artbymranand   #artistsoninstagram   #digitalart https://www.instagram.com/artbymra/

A simple pic on net captured my attention for its subtle colour changes and its dynamism. Watercolors on 180gsm paper 8 x 6 inch #watercolourartist #artistsoninstagram #aqurela #aquarelle #beach #artbymranand #artbymra #waterscape #landscapewatercolors https://www.instagram.com/p/C2rXlUDrt4T/ https://twitter.com/artbymra/status/1751887179171934698/photo/1

Snowed, i saw this pic in the newspaper on Srinagar. Though it was a small pic it had so much character and voila! a small watercolor on 180gsm paper 8 x 6 inch #watercolourartist #artistsoninstagram #landscapeartist #landscapewatercolors #aqurela #aquarelle #artbymranand #artbymra #snowscape #jammukashmir https://www.instagram.com/p/C2MJ-FsrPZN/ https://twitter.com/artbymra/status/1747493808273826231/photo/1

A portrait painting for the young couple on their wedding #portraitpainting #portraitartist #procreateart #ipadart #digitalart #artistsoninstagram #artbymranand #artbymra https://www.instagram.com/p/C1yu7YhrR8h/ https://twitter.com/artbymra/status/1743923619582091590

An 1876 Fergusson inspired watercolor painting on 300 gsm handmade paper 30 x22 inch, painted on a specific request. It was an enriching experience to paint this in watercolours! #watercolouraddict #watercolourartist #landscapeartist #aqurela #aquarelle #artbymranand #artistsoninstagram #artbymra #purirathyatra #purirathayatra https://www.instagram.com/p/C1JLo2lL6qz/ https://twitter.com/artbymra/status/1738068397886447854/photo/1

Chetak helicopter (Alouette) is the first helicopter i flew and will always be close to my heart. It's been in service for so long and it is treat to fly any day! Here i have painted an often used technique to practise station keeping over water! Watercolours on handmade paper 300gsm 14 x 10 inch Wishing a happy navy day 2023 #indiannavyday #indiannavy #watercolouraddict #watercolourartist #chetakhelicopter #allouette #aqurela #aquarelle #artbymranand #artbymra #artistsoninstagram #hindustanaeronauticallimited https://www.instagram.com/p/C0adgNLP8IK/ https://twitter.com/artbymra/status/1731910210598666480/photo/1

Cheetal Helicopters are the life line for forward post soldiers in the Himalayas. I have tried to capture a landing in one of the forward helipad. referenced from a video grab from instagram @Durope watercolors on handmade #chitrapatwatercolourpaper 10 x 14 inch 300gsm #cheetalhelicopter #glacier #watercolouraddict #watercolourartist #aqurela #aquarelle #artistsoninstagram #artbymranand #artbymra https://www.instagram.com/p/C0wk-e9P8HF/ https://twitter.com/artbymra/status/1734605446005260323/photo/1

Recently i painting this on reuqest to kindle memories of Chicago times. It was also a part demonstration of watercolour painting. Watercolors on 14 x10 inch 300gsm handmade paper chitrapat #chicago #chicagoskyline #artistsoninstagram #architecture #watercolourartist #aquarelle #aqurela #artbymranand #artbymra #chitrapatwatercolourpaper https://www.instagram.com/p/C0se-TbP_xY/ https://twitter.com/artbymra/status/1734029393809580269/photo/1

A portrait painting for a lovely couple. #mohanseshadri #vidyamohan on their wedding anniversary #procreateart #portraitpainting #ipadartist #artbymra #artbymranand https://www.instagram.com/p/Czy9iiVPpqt/ https://twitter.com/artbymra/status/1733647136024367579

A lone Old Castle especially in grey Scottish weather with low clouds and the characteristic foliage, a typical Scottish scene! watercolours of Eilean Donan castle in lake district, reference pic thanks to @arvindkasaragod 300gsm 16.5 x 11.5 inch #watercolouraddict #watercolourartist #artistsoninstagram #landscapewatercolors #aqurela #aquarelle #artbymranand #artbymra #eileandonancastle https://www.instagram.com/p/C0kqGeHvchY/ https://twitter.com/artbymra/status/1732928159505653771

I came across this scene with an old tiled roof house in the midst of hills. What a lovely view, it must be a dream place to stay. Watercolours on handmade paper 300gsm 14 x10 inch #watercolouraddict #watercolourartist #artistsoninstagram #landscapeartist #landscapewatercolors #artbymra #artbymranand #aqurela #aquarelle https://www.instagram.com/p/C0fcSLiPCr6/ https://twitter.com/artbymra/status/1732193853787279834/photo/1

Barbie, a poster I painted for a barbie theme party for ladies 300gsm handmade paper 22 x30 inch #watercolouraddict #watercolourportrait #watercolourartist #aqurela #aquarelle #barbie #artbymranand #artbymra https://www.instagram.com/p/C0faUfuy5ee/ https://twitter.com/artbymra/status/1732190289060937928/photo/1

Nothing more alluring that a blue sky, purple headed mountain, verdant meadows interspersed with water to reflect the heavenly skies and nature. watercolors on hand made paper 300gam 14 x10 inch #watercolouraddict #watercolourartist #landscapewatercolors #landscapeartist #aqurela #aquarelle #artistsoninstagram #artbymranand #artbymra https://www.instagram.com/p/C0abFuVPj0l/ https://twitter.com/artbymra/status/1731487805417890124/photo/1

Nilgiris on western ghats in Tamilnadu, India is famous for Ooty a hill station, and also to these beautiful scenic views. watercolors on 180gsm paper 6 x 8 inch, reference photograph @chn.kumar #artistsoninstagram #watercolouraddict #watercolourartist #aquarelle #aqurela #artbymranand #artbymra #landscapewatercolors #nilgirihills https://www.instagram.com/p/C0XwHxFPeaN/ https://www.instagram.com/p/C0XwHxFPeaN/

Castled. There are some scenes that instantly attract you, and you cant wait to pick up your brushes! Here's one of them i saw in a newspaper travel section. watercolors on 160gsm paper #watercolouraddict #watercolourartist #aqurela #aquarelle #artbymranand #artistsoninstagram #artbymra #architecture #landscape https://www.instagram.com/p/C0VNrOrve22/ https://twitter.com/artbymra/status/1730754806636261826/photo/1

Lake Retreat. Always fun to capture reflections of castles in the backdrop of highlands. watercolors on 180gsm paper 6 x 8 inch #watercolouraddict #watercolourartist #aqurela #aquarelle #landscapewatercolors #artbymranand #artbymra #castle https://www.instagram.com/p/C0SnLn-v4hV/ https://twitter.com/artbymra/status/1730388369870627255/photo/1

Solitaire, Old houses with sheds and foliage captivate me. watercolors on 300gsm handmade paper 11 x 8 inch #watercolouraddict #artistsoninstagram #watercolouraddict #landscape #artbymranand #artbymra #aquarelle #aqurela https://www.instagram.com/p/CuES-8fvRis/ https://twitter.com/artbymra/status/1729686694671049190/photo/1

Portrait painting of my niece, a portrait congratulating her graduation #portraitartist #digitalart #procreateart #artbymra #artbymranand #artistsoninstagram https://www.instagram.com/p/CsSDKWEg36y/ https://twitter.com/artbymra/status/1720607202069635390/photo/1

Rolling fields anywhere is a treat to the eyes. I picked this scene to get my hand back after a break in painting. watercolors on 160 GSM paper, 11 x 8 inch #artistsoninstagram #watercolouraddict #watercolourartist #landscapewatercolors #aqurela #aquarelle #artbymranand #artbymra https://www.instagram.com/p/CrclAYLLbAF/ https://twitter.com/artbymra/status/1652108197447241728/photo/1

Those mesmerising turns of rivers and the sounds of water rushing; there is only so much that you can capture on a canvas! watercolors on handmade paper 300 gsm 16 x 11 in #watercolouraddict #watercolourartist #aquarelle #aqurela #artbymra #artbymranand #artistsoninstagram https://www.instagram.com/p/CpnVlrfPPwW/ https://twitter.com/artbymra/status/1652627369927282689/photo/1

Golf fairways are mostly lined with lovely trees and in the morning they are lovely with their majestic shadows! Enchanting Fairway Watercolours on 300gsm handmade paper 14 x 10 inch #artistoninstagram #landscapeart #golffairway #genesisinvitational #riveracountryclub #artbymranand #artbymra #aquerla #aquarelle #watercolorpainting https://www.instagram.com/p/Co5-jboILAA/ https://twitter.com/artbymra/status/1652621813875351554/photo/1

Recently i attended a marriage at Salem of my nephew. I presented a print of this digital art at the reception. Best wishes and blessing for a happy married life. @manojsri_11 #blessings #digitalartist #procreateart #ipadart #artbymranand #artbymra #artistoninstagram #portraitpainting @devarajansridharan #heartiestcongratulations https://www.instagram.com/p/Cn3PGl3MhBq/

Enchanting paddy fields and its reflection are always a treat to paint! watercolors on 300gsm handmade paper 14x12 inch #watercolorartist #watercolorpainting #paddyfield #southindianfarming #aquarelle #aquerla #artbymranand #artbymra https://www.instagram.com/p/Cm5ssIqrZRz/ https://twitter.com/artbymra/status/1610085960662028288/photo/1

Recently we welcomed her into our family on 04 Dec 2022. I made her portrait painting on ipad with procreate from a reference photograph clicked during one of the wedding ceremonies. #portraitpainting of # shivanijha174 #shivanijha #procreateart #artbymranand #artbymra #artistoninstagram https://www.instagram.com/p/Cml057kudjH/ https://artbymra.blogspot.com/2023/01/portrait-painting.html

Revisting Lima Sqn NDA, watercolors on handmade paper 22x 15 inch. Added a few new cadets to bring it alive, in line with the changing times! #watercolorartist #aquarelle #aquerla #artistoninstagram #artbymranand #artbymra #limasquadron #nationaldefenceacademy https://www.instagram.com/p/Ck18z9TINrY/ https://twitter.com/artbymra/status/1591362635643392004/photo/1

Diffused pastel shades in the pic made this painting an interesting one. watercolors on handmade pair 300gsm 11 x16 inch #watercolorartist #artistoninstagram #aquarelle #aquerla #tulips #flowerpainting #artbymranand #artbymra https://www.instagram.com/p/CkqSdcqvIg-/ https://twitter.com/artbymra/status/1589605029916573697/photo/1

Pastel hues are so pleasing to the eyes, especially in a scenery with reflections! Watercolors on 300gsm handmade paper 16 x 9 inch #landscape #treelakes #artistoninstagram #artbymranand #artbymra #watercolorartist #aquarelle #aquerla https://www.instagram.com/p/Cj5eWlKv9UJ/ https://twitter.com/artbymra/status/1582737001287385088/photo/1

I had once gone on white water rafting in teesta river with my family, and any scene with rapids always remind me of that wonderful experience. White water is a challenge as you have to paint water with very little colours! watercolors on handmade paper 16 x 9 inch #watercolorartist #aquarelle #aquerla #artistoninstagram #landscapeart #artbymra #artbymranand #rapids https://www.instagram.com/p/Cjwzbw1rFcg/ https://twitter.com/artbymra/status/1581514768342745089/photo/1

Meandering water amongst lush green is a real comfort to the eyes. I developed this scene from a pic forwarded by a friend. watercolors on 300gsm handmade paper 14 x 10 inch #watercolorartist #aquarelle #aquerla #artistoninstagram #landscapeart #artbymra #artbymranand https://www.instagram.com/p/CjwytmTLBoy/ https://twitter.com/artbymra/status/1581513841594494976/photo/1

Last month i was at a party and i saw this lovely flower arrangement silently sitting on the table. I knew then and there this would be my next painting! watercolors on 300gsm handmade paper 15 x 22 inch #watercolorartist #artistsoninstagram #aquarellepainting #chrysanthemum #artbymranand #artbymra #flowerpainting https://www.instagram.com/p/CiRKMSxIQQF/ https://twitter.com/artbymra/status/1568054035709829121/photo/1

Laxman's portrait is the third in this baby series. He had a very mischievous smile and something to remember! Its been a challenging series, but a rewarding one. Watercolours on 300gsm Magnani 12 x 16 inch #watercolorartist #watercolourpainting #artbymranand #artbymra #portraitpainting #aquarellepainting #artistoninstagram #portraitartist https://www.instagram.com/p/ChJNO_hqFzo/ https://twitter.com/artbymra/status/1559839129390977024/photo/1

Tara's portrait is the second in a series of three. Her soft eyes, beautiful eye lashes and sweet smile.. truly a Star (Tara) kid ! Watercolours on 300gsm Magnani 12 x 16 inch #watercolorartist #watercolourpainting #artbymranand #artbymra #portraitpainting #aquarellepainting #artistoninstagram https://www.instagram.com/p/Cg54YXlrU-w/ https://twitter.com/artbymra/status/1555848744242884608/photo/1

I met three beautiful babies of my Nephew/Niece's at a family gathering recently. They were so energetic some of them crawling or walking, but all of them were always smiling. So I thought it would be a good idea to do a series of baby portraits. Here's the first, Nisha! watercolors on Magnani 300gsm 12 x16 #watercolorartist #artistsoninstagram #aquarellepainting #artbymranand #artbymra #portraitpainting #babygirl https://www.instagram.com/p/CgstPmHI-BH/ https://twitter.com/artbymra/status/1553926854104363009/photo/1

During the recent visit of my nephew, an avid aviation enthusiast, i made this demo painting for him. the reference pic was clicked by him. Watercolours on handmade paper 16 x 11 in #watercolorartist #artistoninstagram #artbymra #artbymranand #unitedairlines #takeoff #aquarellepainting #landscapeartist #aviator

Back from Pondicherry and still in the beaching mood, i came across this lovely pic. Reminded me of Anjuna Beach in Goa. I was interested in painting the foam, and receding water making gorgeous patterns on the shoreline. watercolors on 300gsm handmade paper 11 x 16 inch #watercolorartist #aquarellepainting #artistsoninstagram #landscapepainting #artbymranand #artbymra https://www.instagram.com/p/CgGRywFohsA/

It was a pleasant July morning sunrise on the rocks next to the sea in Pondicherry. What better way to celebrate than to add a few colours to the sketch book, paint the boats, beach and the bungalow. Watercolours on 200 gsm cartridge paper sketch book #pleinairpainting #pondicherry #mermaidbeachresort #pondicherry #landscapeartist #artisoninstagram #watercolorartist #artbymra #artbymranand #aquarellepainting

Watercolors inspired by a pic sent by my daughter @rheaanan of #seattle on handmade paper 11 x 8 inch #watercolorartist #aquarellepainting #landscapepainting #landscapeartist #artbymranand #artbymra #artistsoninstagram #sunsetpainting

Mangalore tiled houses tucked away in-between coconut trees and foliage is a cliche scene in the repertoire of artists from peninsular India. I haven't ventured much so far as i dread painting these coconut trees. Finally I decided to step out of my comfort zone and face my fears :-) Watercolors on 300 gsm handmade paper 16 x 11 inch #artistsoninstagram #watercolorartist #watercolourpainting #landscapepainting #aquarellepainting #konkanhouse #artbymranand #artbymra https://www.instagram.com/p/CfEL63wltAR/ https://twitter.com/artbymra/status/1539206606625177601/photo/1

I was recently asked if i could add snowcapped mountains to desktop screensaver. This was a unique request and posed a challenge, which led to this interesting attempt. Watercolors study on 180 gsm 8 x 6 inch #watercolorartist #landscapepainting #artistsoninstagram #aquarellepainting #artbymranand #artbymra #lakecumberland https://www.instagram.com/p/Ce8NGqPFD0G/

I liked the shimmer of light in the water and the complementary colours in this scene. Voila, just had to put brush and paint to paper! watercolors on 300gsm handmade paper 11 x 8 inch #watercolorartist #watercolourpainting #watercolorart #aquarellepainting #artbymranand #artbymra #landscapepainting #waterscape #halongbay https://www.instagram.com/p/Ces18SrFE2W/ https://twitter.com/artbymra/status/1536158497078845441/photo/1

The houses in these Greek Islands in Aegean Sea are an artist's delight. They are so picturesque that your can paint them again and again. Though i had done a small painting of a doorway and bougainvillea earlier, this is my first grand scale attempt. Santorini, watercolors on handmade paper 300gsm 22 x 15 inch #watercolorartist #artistsoninstagram #landscapepainting #architecturepainting #aquarela #aqurelle #watercolorart #artbymranand #artbymra #santorini #greece https://www.instagram.com/p/CeaxwqYFcZa/ https://twitter.com/artbymra/status/1533378949840969728/photo/1

Recently my daughter moved to a new work place in Seattle and shared this view from her office. I was so fascinated by the colours and the forms. Watercolor study on 180gsm paper 11 x 8 inch #watercolorartist #artistsoninstagram #watercolous #watercolors #aquarela #aqurelle #artbymranand #artbymra #urbanscapepainting #amazonbuilding #seattle https://www.instagram.com/p/CeIDqZ4lrRO/ https://twitter.com/artbymra/status/1530753749408305153/photo/1

There is something enticing about quaint old houses, especially if it is dusk and the lighting is perfect. Watercolor study on 160gsm payer 10x8 inch #dusk #watercolorartist #artistsoninstagram #watercolours #aquarelle #aquarela #artbymranand #artbymra #homeinhills #kashmir https://www.instagram.com/p/Cd7eUu-FrZW/ https://twitter.com/artbymra/status/1528973276013244416/photo/1

Its always interesting to try new perspectives, and with the advent of drones it is easier to find such scenes, even if there are no vantage points around the scene. I came across this on TV; the colours and the scene fascinated me. Watercolors on 300 gsm hand made paper 22x 15 inch #watercolorartist #artistsoninstagram #watercolous #watercolors #aquarela #aqurelle #artbymranand #artbymra #architecturepainting #urbanscape #humberbayarchbridge #toronto https://www.instagram.com/p/CdmfDNeKFSO/ https://twitter.com/artbymra/status/1526019398737096704/photo/1

The charming coast of Ireland with its majestic highlands is a treat to the eyes. Fell in love with his scene the moment i saw it. A big thanks to my wife who recorded this scene for me from BBC Earth. Watercolor study on 160 gsm 11 x 8 inch #watercolors #watercolorartist #aquarela #aqurelle #artistsoninstagram #artbymranand #artbymra #landscapeartist #landscapepainting https://www.instagram.com/p/Cc7HdaMF47k/ https://twitter.com/artbymra/status/1519915881207242753/photo/1