Acrylics
Acrylic colours have an advantage over oils for the impatient artist : it dries a lot faster.
And this same quality can also prove to be a hindrance!
It is one of my favourite mediums and I enjoy the versatility that this medium of paint offers.
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It was a cool, quiet morning in the city of Dubai and I was sipping chai near the lake of the JLT area.
Tall skyscrapers and squawking of terns filled my vision and ears.
I found myself observing the fascinating patterns on the glass facades of the skyscrapers. Each individual square seemed to have it’s own pulsating energy, and yet, together, they formed a unified whole!
This resonated with my stay in Dubai of 20+years.
This city is a melting pot of nationalities (around 200) where everyone lives together in harmony, celebrating their similarities and differences of cultures and creating a family away from family.
I divided the canvas into 20x20 squares to reflect people of various cultures, backgrounds, religions and nationalities. The colors were chosen to create a mood of peace and harmony.
2020 | 80 x 80 cms | 32x32 inches
Acrylic paints on canvas
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‘Reflections’ is a 100 X 200 cm canvas painted with acrylics. The 800 squares reflect the joyous life of 3 generations of a family living in harmony under one roof. They have made Dubai their home and have integrated in the Dubai lifestyle enjoying all that this city has to offer.
2022 | 100 x 200 cms | 39x78 inches
Acrylic paints on canvas
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Water lilies, a symbol of beauty and peace, gently float in a peaceful pond.
2020 | 40x40 cms | 16x16 inches
Acrylic paints on stretched canvas
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Water lilies are often associated with purity and peace.
This painting was commissioned for a private home in Hyderabad, India.
The client is spiritual and a nature lover. She wanted to bring the water lilies that grow abundantly in her garden into her home and onto the walls of her living room..
2019 | 180x150 cms | 72x60 inches
Acrylic paints on canvas
Commissioned
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Dragonflies are symbolic of change, transformation and self-realization.
It is a reminder to reflect on our inner light, and shed more joy in our life. Here, a bright red dragonfly caught my eye amongst the contrasting green foliage.
The buyer of this painting remarked that the captured moment brought forth the carefree, happy childhood memories of chasing dragonflies in her garden.
2018 | 22x30 cms | 9x12 inchesAcrylic paints on canvas board
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Water lilies, a symbol of beauty and peace, gently float in a peaceful pond.
2021 | 60x90 cms | 24x36 inches
Acrylic paints on stretched canvas
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Coconut palms sway in the gentle cooling breeze in Kerala.
2019 | 41x73 cms | 16x29 inches
Acrylic paints on stretched canvas
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Camel racing is a popular traditional sport in UAE. Camels are a significant part of Emirati culture. They are a prized possession and were said to be God's gifts to Bedouins they made life in the desert possible. This painting captures camels and their jockeys at UAE""s annual camel race. Today, human jockeys are replaced with robot jockeys.
This painting won 1st prize at the DIAC Annual Members' Exhibition in 2005.
2004 | 29x187 cms | 11.5x74 inches
Acrylic paints on stretched canvas
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"An iteration of Robert Indiana's famous LOVE sculpture stands at the heart of University of Pennsylvania's campus.
In this painting, LOVE stands tall, strong and steady through the seasons year after year. The Cherry Blossom tree in the background is seen across the university's campus. The tree is known to represent many things - love, friendship, happiness and wisdom. It is also symbolic of renewal and a fresh start. The breathtaking blossoms that are short-lived reflect the beauty and transient nature of life, reminding us to enjoy every moment.
This iconic sculpture has inspired many couples to declare their love for each other. This commissioned painting made a perfect wedding gift for one such couple, both Penn alumni. The groom proposed to his (now) wife in front of it!"
2022 | 40x60 cms | 16x24 inches
Acrylic paints on stretched canvas
Commissioned
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A melange of spiritual symbols convene to reflect nirvana - a state of high consciousness, freedom, peace and complete happiness. Aum, the sacred sound of spiritual awakening and a Hindu Swastika, a symbol of sun, prosperity and luck are juxtaposed with Krishna, a Hindu deity worshipped as one of the most important incarnations of God Vishnu, the god of protection, compassion and love. Krishna is shown adorned with a peacock feather and playing his favourite instrument, the bansuri (flute) - symbols of purity, beauty and his time as a cowherd.
2003 | 93x70 cms | 36.5x27.5 inches
Acrylics on stretched canvas
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A set of two stylized paintings of Ganeshji playing fusion music with a guitar and a dholak (a two-headed hand drum, a folk percussion instrument)
2004 | 52x32 cms | 20.5x12.5 inches
Acrylic paints on textured paper
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A stylized painting of Ganesha on textured paper. His left hand holds a modak (an Indian flour dumpling), his favourite sweet and his right hand is raised in a gesture of blessing.
2018 | 45x30 cms | 18x12 inches
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A memorable moment has been captured on canvas. Colors associated with dawn at Mont Blanc create the ambience of a new and joyful beginning for this young couple.
2022 | 50x70 cms | 20x27.5 inches
Acrylics on canvas
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My inspiration for this work came on a trip to the beautiful green state of Kerala, India that brought me face to face with a woman who had seen many moons. The sheer joy for life that emanated from her face and entire being seemed to come from a space from deep within, a space of wisdom. A blank canvas board was brought to life as my brushed and paints merrily captures this point of joy and wisdom.
2018 | 25x32 cms | 10x13 inches
Acrylic paints on canvas board
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A vibrant portrait of two best friends who stay steadfast through all of life's colors.
2006 | 60x40 cms | 24x16 inches
Acrylic paints on stretched canvas
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A portrait of a girl in Khambat (formerly known as Cambay), a city in the Indian state of Gujarat. The shadow of a grilled window plays on her face as she is seemingly deep in thought.
2005 | 40x40 cms | 16x16 inches
Acrylic paints on stretched canvas
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She waits…. on the threshold, lost in her thoughts.
2000 | 90x60 cms | 36x24 inches
Acrylic paints on stretched canvas
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This portrait was inspired by a gentle, wizened old man who was not only the caretaker of a Shiva temple on top of a hill in Khajjiar (a hill station in the North Indian state Himachal Pradesh), but also a caretaker for devotees and tourists. He served hot milky, sweet, masala chai and biscuits to reinvigorate them after a long trek up to the peak.
2018 | 20x16 cms | 8x6 inches
Fluid acrylic paints on paper
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Fluid acrylics is a fascinating medium that is usually used for abstract expressionism. I thought of using it to 'sketch' instead.
2018 | 22x25 cms | 9x10 inches
Fluid acrylics on canvas board
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She seems to look unabashedly into your eyes and yet
turns away, leaving us to wonder ""what is she thinking?"" ""What is she feeling?"" A sketch with fluid acrylics.
2018 | 23x31 cms | 9x12 inches
Fluid acrylic paints on paper
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An abstract representation of water.
2022 | 32x25 cms |12.5x10 inches
Fluid Acrylics on canvas board
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An experiment with fluid acrylics that led to the emergence of a person's face.
2018 | 26x29 cms | 10x11.5 inches
Fluid acrylics on paper
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Dragonflies are symbolic of change, transformation and self-realization. It is a reminder to reflect on our inner light, and shed more joy in our life. Here, a bright red dragonfly caught my eye amongst green foliage.
2018 | 60x90 cms | 24x36 inches
Acrylic paints on stretched canvas
Commissioned
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Standing under this stunning, ancient tree in the city of Bangalore and looking up at the sky was truly uplifting.
2020 | 140x120 cms | 55x48 inches
Acrylic paints on stretched canvas
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The Arabian Horse originated in the Arabian Gulf and is considered one of the oldest and purest breeds in the world. It is renowned for its beauty, loyalty, strength and intelligence. They have strong heritage significance in UAE; the country is also known for its equestrian talent. Here, an Arabian Stallion is seen rising from desert dunes.
2005 | 30x22 cms | 12x9 inches
Acrylic paints on stretched canvas
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An avid golf player tees off in the early morning and ends his day with the perfect swing. Colors and palette knives have been used effectively to create motion and depict the time of day. This set of two paintings was specially commissioned as a landmark birthday gift for the passionate golfer.
2008 | 75x50 cms each | 30x20 inches
Acrylic paints on stretched canvas
Commissioned
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The Arabian Horse originated in the Arabian Gulf and is considered one of the oldest and purest breeds in the world. It is renowned for its beauty, loyalty, strength and intelligence. They have strong heritage significance in UAE; the country is also known for its equestrian talent. An Arabian Horse is painted across seven canvases of different depths and sizes. Perfectly executed shelves between the canvases create an apt backdrop behind an Emirati boy's study table.
2011 | 106x150 cms | 42x60 inches
Acrylics on Canvas
Commissioned
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A painting of the Rolls Royce engine of an aircraft flying through the sky.
The musical notes have been added to its emissions as the roar of the engine is music to the owner's ears.
This artwork was painted for the owner of an aviation consultancy and is displayed at the entrance of his Dubai office
2009 | 150x100 cms | 60x39 inches
Acrylic paints on stretched canvas
Commissioned
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A stylized painting of Ganesha on textured paper. His left hand holds a modak, his favourite sweet (representing the sweet rewards of spiritual pursuit) and his right hand is raised in a gesture of blessing.
2005 | 60x45 cms | 24x18 inches
Acrylic paints on textured paper
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"Yin and Yang is a Chinese philosophical concept that represents the interconnectedness between two contradictory yet complementary forces. This painting was created as a gift for a couple's 25th wedding anniversary, and reflects the love between a husband and wife. The black and white dots are replaced with the symbols of the couple's star signs - Scorpio and Libra.
2012 | 40 cm | 16 inches diameter
Acrylics on canvas
Commissioned
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A tryptich of 5 Ganeshas playing fusion music using Eastern and Western musical instruments. This set was specially commissioned to gift Bollywood music composer, Pyarelalji.
2009 | 50x120 cms | 20x48 inches
Acrylic paints on stretched canvas
Commissioned
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A set of 3 paintings of stylized Ganeshas playing a string instrument, a percussion instrument and a wind instrument.
2007 | 40x30 cms | 16x12 inches each
Acrylic paints on stretched canvas
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A tryptich of 5 Ganeshas playing fusion music using Eastern and Western musical instruments.
2009 | 50x120 cms | 20x47 inches
Acrylic paints on stretched canvas
Commissioned
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Ganesha is the elephant-headed Hindu God of new beginnings. He is worshipped at the start of a new venture to clear obstacles and pave the path to success.
In this painting, he is portrayed with four hands in a traditionally reclined posture. He is happy and content mood, blissfully reclined on his royal couch.
The lotus in one hand symbolizes the purity of our souls and the modak, an Indian sweet, symbolizes the sweetness of a realized soul. The axe removes all obstacles, external as well as inner, in a devotee’s path. And one hand blesses the viewer.
2021 | 30x22 cms | 12x9 inches
Acrylic paints on stretched canvas
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Ganesha, a much-loved Hindu God is the first deity to be worshipped at the start of a new venture to remove obstacles and thus pave the path for success. His elephant head symbolises wisdom, the axe in one hand represents the ability to cut off all bonds and attachments, the lotus represents rising above worldly sufferrin and the laddoo, (an Indian sweet) represents the sweet rewards of spiritual pursuit. One hand is raised in blessing the devotee. The mouse teaches the devotee that 'desire' can cause havoc unless brought under control. A commission for an Indian couple who were moving to a new country.
2000 | 100x150 cms | 39x60 inchesAcrylic paints on stretched canvas
Commissioned
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Friends make memories as they share a moment together.
2018 | 40x40 cms | 16x16 inches
Fluid acrylics on canvas board
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Feeling no fatigue, a smiling mountaineer effortlessly carries a load of dry twigs in the Khajjiar Mountains of North India.
2018 | 32x25 cms | 13x10 inches
Acrylic paints on canvas board
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The achromatic color scheme of this calm, gentle man in his 80's is juxtaposed with a touch of sunshine on his cap, radiating his inner peace as he calmly prepares tea for devotees of a Shiva temple.
2018 | 21x28 cms | 8x11 inches
Fluid acrylic paints on paper
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A steaming cup of sweet, milky tea revitalises this young working girl.
2019 | 50x40 cms | 20x16 inshes
Acrylic paints on canvas board
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A cowherd's unperturbed patience atop a hill in Khajjiar, a town in the North Indian state of Himachal Pradesh.
I chose earthy colours on textured paper to depict the earthiness of the woman.
2019 | 25x52 cms | 10x21 inches
Acrylic paints on textured paper
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A street vendor in Delhi sets up her stall on the sidewalk to attract customers.
2019 | 32x25 cms | 13x10 inches
Fluid acrylic paints on canvas board
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An experiment with fluid acrylics that led to the emergence of a person's face.
2018 | 30x22 cms | 12x9 inches
Fluid acrylics on canvas board
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This painting is done in two layers of fluid acrylics and a stencil. After the first layer of my pour had completely dried, I held the stencil in place and poured the second layer. The stencil helped to control the flow effectively creating the illusion of the face.
2018 | 25x32 cms | 10x12.5 inches
Fluid acrylics on canvas board
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Carefully controlled fluid acrylics create the illusion of this young dancer. She stays centered in the flow of life.
2020 | 80x60 cms | 32x24 inches
Acrylic paints on stretched canvas
Commissioned
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When water meets land, life is formed.
2018 | 25x30 cms | 10x12 inches
Fluid acrylics on canvas board
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Intuitive fun with black and white fluid acrylics create a bird.
2018 | 20x20 cms | 8x8 inches
Fluid acrylics on canvas board
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Nature beckon as it brings joy.
Close friends, hand-in-hand, scamper across the open green fields and run up the rocky steps. Sheer joy fill their small frames as Mother Nature embraces them in her unconditional love.
2022 | 80x80 cms | 32x32 inches
Acrylic paints on stretched canvas
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A stone wall nurtures plant life allowing the bright, young leaves to make a home in their crevices.
A palette of buff titanium, raw sienna, dabs of cadmium orange and process cyan and mixing white applied with a palette knife create the soft and earthy look of the stone wall. The addition of iridescent gold and pearl white complete the look of this nurturing environment.
Lemon yellow with tiny dabs of process cyan make the perfect greens of the joyful, sprouting life.
Thus the old and ancient nurture and nourish the new.
2022 | 80x80 cms | 32x32 inches
Acrylic paints on stretched canvas
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The water lily has its roots in muddy water but blooms in all its beauty above it untouched! Similarly, I strive to grow out of the negativity within and around me to be a better person.
2023 | 40x40 cms | 16x16 inches
Acrylics on stretched canvas
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The water lily has its roots in muddy water but blooms in all its beauty above it untouched! Similarly, I strive to grow out of the negativity within and around me to be a better person.
2023 | 40x40 cms | 16x16 inches
Acrylics on stretched canvas
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The water lily has its roots in muddy water but blooms in all its beauty above it untouched! Similarly, I strive to grow out of the negativity within and around me to be a better person.
2023 | 40x40 cms | 16x16 inches
Acrylics on stretched canvas
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The water lily has its roots in muddy water but blooms in all its beauty above it untouched! Similarly, I strive to grow out of the negativity within and around me to be a better person.
2023 | 40x40 cms | 16x16 inches
Acrylics on stretched canvas
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2023 | 58x76 cms | 23x30 inches
Acrylics on canvas
Inspired on a staycation in the emirates of Fujairah while taking a morning stroll on the beach.