Watercolor painting of UNC Bell Tower – en plein air in Chapel Hill by Raleigh Fine Artist
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Watercolor painting of UNC Bell Tower – en plein air in Chapel Hill by Raleigh Fine Artist

On a recent trip to Chapel Hill, I saw this beautiful evening view of the UNC Bell Tower. I always carry my watercolors with me and really wanted to sit down to paint! However, finding parking was a challenge! And outdoor light does not last while you are driving around to find parking. I got…

New Bern NC Plein Air Watercolor paintings by Raleigh Fine Artist
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New Bern NC Plein Air Watercolor paintings by Raleigh Fine Artist

I was recently in New Bern for Holiday Art and Gift show. I had always wanted to paint New Bern and this gave me an opportunity! Because of the show schedule, I had to paint in the morning and evening. And paint quickly! “Dusk- New Bern”. 9×12. Watercolor on paper. Artist – Tesh Parekh I…

Mumbai! Watercolor paintings by Raleigh Fine Artist
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Mumbai! Watercolor paintings by Raleigh Fine Artist

My latest watercolor paintings from recent trip to Mumbai. I was visiting my family for ten days. I went to Mumbai after nine long years! Much has changed there while some of the things have remained the same. The travel was long! Almost twenty-four hours from my home in US to my family’s home in…

Raleigh Fine Artist – Plein Air Watercolor Painting “Early Fall at Durant Park”
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Raleigh Fine Artist – Plein Air Watercolor Painting “Early Fall at Durant Park”

Plein air watercolor painting of my favorite location – Duran Nature Park in Raleigh! Early fall. There is something magical about the cool fall air. And mosquitoes which are still around! This is a rather tall painting at 22″x12″. I keep watercolor sheets of different sizes ready to paint and found this size right for…

Raleigh Fine Art – “Dry” A Drybrush Watercolor Painting
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Raleigh Fine Art – “Dry” A Drybrush Watercolor Painting

Drybrush painting of dry brush! I picked up this branch at a playground. My son was playing with his friends and they were throwing it around. I brought it home and kept it in my studio for a long time. One day I picked a 22×30 full sheet of watercolor paper and started this still…