Oil painting Category
Maastricht gallery weekend – Vrijthof 19
Posted on October 26, 2025 Leave a Comment
Had a very enriching experience last week in my favorite city of Maastricht in Netherlands. The third weekend of October was Maastricht Gallery Weekend. 22 galleries opened their doors to art lovers from the Netherlands and abroad. The event kicked off with a festive opening night on Friday, October 17th at 6:00 PM, with each […]
Water lilies for you
Posted on May 21, 2024 Leave a Comment
Water lilies for you, 80x100cm, Oil on canvas. This particular one is the last of my Women series. Inspired by the water lily fairy who hid in a pond among others and wanted to do something nice for the people who were showering gifts everyday. This is much indianised version of an Italian tale, also […]
In Love
Posted on November 2, 2023 Leave a Comment
In Love, 90x90cm, Oil on canvas. The fragrance of rose & chamomile,Blends with the aroma of love,I pick these moments for you,In a basket, for a lifetime. Next in the woman series is ‘In love’. I have used lilies, roses and chamomile this time trying to portray a dream in a very soft treatment using […]
Dozing on laburnum
Posted on September 12, 2023 Leave a Comment
‘Dozing on Laburnum’ 90 x 90cm, oil on canvas. Onset of the springwhen the laburnum is in full bloom,on the yellow bed,I lay down and doze offand meet you in my dreams. Most of the artist in their lifetime do attempt to paint a reclining woman, I couldn’t have left behind, it’s the first but […]
Oia, Santorini
Posted on September 9, 2023 Leave a Comment
Oia, Santorini, Greece (70 x 50 cm), oil on canvas Next in my travel series is Oia, which we suddenly discovered while driving around and decided to take a break, we were beyond stunned to see this view in 2011. It’s been a while and i would love to be back in Greece. This heaven […]
Boats
Posted on September 4, 2023 Leave a Comment
Boats (24 x 30 cm) Oil on canvas. Started a new series based on the beautiful memories of my travel across the globe using impressionist technique. This particular one is based on a pic that i clicked in Veli Losinj, Croatia, in 2021, sitting along the port in a dainty restaurant offering fresh fish. This […]
Firangipani & bougainville bliss
Posted on August 25, 2023 Leave a Comment
Firangipani & bougainville bliss, 80x100cm, oil on canvas. When you aren’t with me,You are still with me.In my solitude, in my being,in my existence,Forever. Sometimes all you need is your moment with yourself and the nature that elevates your blissful state. The bougainville and firangipani is the state of mind, the pets is your peace. […]
The Wait
Posted on August 25, 2023 Leave a Comment
The Wait, 2023, 100 x 80 cm, Oil painting. The waiting was forever, the hollow words she believed in,Her tiny hopeful dreams, Purple star and lavender flowersTrying to soothethe sting bee buzzes across,bringing the message,In the midnight garden,He will not come. The Wait is the first of my women series, in which i intend to […]
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