Featured in the Art of Watercolor Magazine

Very happy to share that The Art of Watercolor magazine’s issue # 31 (June 2018) carries a feature on me along with an interview about my thoughts and style of watercolor painting. And what’s more - The front cover features my bicycle painting, which incidentally, was sold just a few days ago in the US.
I wish to thank the editors and publishers of the magazine for the feature.

My painting at the 4th Silk Road International Art Exhibition

Honored to have my painting ‘Bicycle for hire’ accepted into the 4^th Silk Road International Art Exhibition in China. The painting is currently displayed at the Shaanxi Provincial Museum of Fine Arts, Xi’an and the exhibition will continue through October 7, 2017.

My art in SPLASH 18: The best of watercolor

Received my copy of the Splash 18: The best of watercolor in which my painting ‘Old companions’ has been included. Extremely happy and honored to be sharing the pages with so many great watercolor artists from around the world.

And what’s more...Was pleasantly surprised to see my painting on the back cover! Made the book all the more special! My sincere thanks to the publisher North light books and its editor Rachel Rubin Wolf.

A refreshment break

'A refreshment break'

Watercolor on Arches CP 300 gsm

14 x 21 inches

This is my entry for 'Fabriano In Acquarello 2017', one of the biggest and prestigious watercolor shows in the world. This international watercolor exhibition will be held in Fabriano, Italy from 20 - 23 April, 2018 and I'll be travelling to Italy to attend it personally.

Painting published in Pratique Des Arts

Very happy to share that my painting 'Bicycle by the blue wall' has been included in the watercolor special issue of PRATIQUE DES ARTS, a very prestigious and popular French art magazine. I'm very thankful to the editor and the publishers.

My paintings at India Art Festival

India Art Festival (IAF), a leading modern and contemporary art fair in India is the only art fair that presents two annual editions in two different cities –Mumbai and New Delhi.

This year IAF is presenting its Sixth edition at Nehru Center, Mumbai, India from 06 to 09 October 2016 where a few paintings of mine will also be exhibited courtesy of artzolo.com

So if anyone in or around Mumbai is planning to attend the fest, do visit Art Zolo's booth (Nos. 71, 72 & 73) Thank you and have a great week ahead!

Spotlight # 2

Watercolor on handmade paper,

10 x 14 inches

My selection in MINI CASTRA 2016

2 of my small watercolors have been accepted into the Mini Castra 2016 exhibition in Slovenia, Europe. Very thankful to the jury and the organizers of the exhibition.

'Catching the sun'

Watercolor on Fabriano paper,

7 x 10 inches

'Flower Market'

Watercolor on Fabriano paper,

7 x 10 inches

Rest

'Rest'

Watercolor on Arches Paper,

14 x 21 inches

This was inspired by the lovely shadows of the bicycle and the beautiful textures on the wall.

Morning Coffee

'Morning Coffee'

Watercolor on Saunders Waterford Paper,

14 x 21 inches

Small format paintings

Before beginning a new painting, I try to make a small study of the same scene...helps in simplifying and to know first hand, how would the result be. But sometimes, I just leave them at that. I've been always fond of working in small format. Easy to control and so enjoyable! For the art collectors, they are an affordable option and wonderful collectibles.

 

'Bougainvilleas', Watercolor, 5 x 7 inches

 

'Cruising on lake pichola',  Watercolor, 5 x 7 inches

 

'Orange Wall',  Watercolor, 5 x 7 inches

 

'Duck herder,  Watercolor, 7 x 10 inches

 

'Evening light',  Watercolor, 5 x 7 inches

 

'Goa beach #1,  Watercolor, 7 x 10 inches

 

'Goa beach #2,  Watercolor, 7 x 10 inches

 

'Princep ghat at dusk',  Watercolor, 7 x 10 inches

 

'Sparkling lake',  Watercolor, 5 x 7 inches

 

'Winter morning',  Watercolor, 5 x 7 inches

The full collection can be viewed here.

Commissioned works

Ganga Aarti, Haridwar

Watercolor on Fabriano paper

9 x 21 inches

This was commissioned by a client from Singapore. She had already bought one painting of mine, and was interested in getting one more. Since she had been to this place, she wanted a painting of this scene, to keep as a memory.

'Bicycle series- a set of 5 paintings'

Watercolor on paper

12 x 12 inches each

These were commissioned by a gentleman from Chandigarh. He was impressed by my bicycle paintings and had wanted a series of such bikes. I could not be more happy... :)

Commissions

Last month, I was commissioned to paint my own paintings in watercolor. One of them was an earlier work done in oil. I agreed almost immediately! With the experience I've gained painting in watercolors all these years, I was eager myself to see how it would look in watercolors :) The sparkle on the water is the actual white of the paper which was protected using masking fluid.

The second one was of a watercolor done last year. The size ordered however, was half of the original. And painting the third one was interesting. The buyer had seen a little sketch of the painting ( 5 x 7") which I had posted on facebook and wanted a larger version of the same (14 x 21"). I happily obliged since it was a favorite subject - the bicycle! :)

Here are their images

 

'Shimmering water' - remake of an earlier oil painting in watercolor

 

 

'Working early', watercolor, 10 x 14 inches

 'Holi in Varanasi', Watercolor, 21 x 14 inches

Besides these, I also sold 2 more watercolors to an art lover in the US this month

'Esplanade Traffic, Kolkata' Watercolor, 9 x 21 inches

'Crossing the Hooghly', Watercolor, 9 x 21 inches

I had received inquiries for these 2 paintings several times, but they never converted to sales. I'm very happy that it finally did and that they have found a good home in the US. :)

More Sales

 

'Sunny Day in the City of Joy'

Watercolor on Bockingford Paper,

14 x 21 inches

 

Sold this recent watercolor and 3 others today to a wonderful couple in the US. Soon the paintings will be on their way to their new home! Needless to say, I'm very happy and much thankful to my buyers for their interest and support.

Ending 2013 on a good note

Hi friends! Wanted to share some good news -
Firstly, my painting titled 'Blue Bicycle' has been awarded the best entry in the professional category in Camel Art Foundation's All India Art Exhibition 2013.

 'Blue Bicycle'

Secondly, my painting titled 'In the Spotlight' has made its way to the finals of The Art Society of India's Annual Art Exhibition 2013. Keeping my fingers crossed! Best part is that it will be displayed in one of the most prestigious galleries of India - the Jehangir Art Gallery in Mumbai!
Also, my entries for the 'World Watercolor Competition' has passed the first stage of judging. Now for the stage two!

'In the Spotlight'

And last, but not the least, is that 2 of my paintings were acquired overseas this month - 'Varanasi Vista' in the UK and 'The Chaiwallah' in the UAE. I would like to thank all my buyers for showing interest in my works and supporting my art!

'Varanasi Vista' and 'The Chaiwallah'

I wish all my Christian friends a Merry Christmas and a Very Happy New Year 2014 :-)

Narrow Lanes

Watercolor on Bockingford Paper

14 x 10 inches

I had been wanting to do this painting for quite some time. I was attracted by the brightly lit buildings in the upper half and the dark cool shadows in the lower half. Its very difficult to paint large dark areas in watercolor in one go. I had to glaze the dark areas thrice to get the desired result ( It still looks a shade lighter in this image when compared to the original painting! )

In the spotlight

Opaque Watercolor on Tinted Paper

12 x 16 inches

Lanes of Varanasi #1

Watercolor on Fabriano Rough Paper

21 x 14 inches

Update

'Bicycle for hire'

Watercolor on Saunders Paper

21 x 29 inches

Hi all...it has been long since I last posted here! I have decided to relocate to Bangalore and so quite busy since last month. It's hard to believe that I haven't painted since a month which is really frustrating...looks like it will take some more time!
This one was done sometime ago. This is a  full sheet watercolor and my first one...and though the full blank sheet seemed daunting at first, I'm quite happy with the result since I chose a simple subject :)
Also wanted to share the good news that 2 of my paintings were sold recently. The first one was picked up by a collector during the Bombay Art Society's annual show and the second one by one of my buyers from Delhi. Here are their images

 'End of the day, Varanasi'

'Working Early'

Recent paintings

'Business on Wheels'

Watercolor, 10 x 14 inches

'Blue Bike'

Watercolor, 10 x 14 inches

Due to a few other commitments, I have not been able to paint for more than a month now and this has been bugging me! However, I've heard from others that its good to take a break sometimes! What say?