The Rim Nebula (NGC 6188), discovered by John Herschel on April 15, 1836, is a spectacular emission nebula located about 4,000 light-years away in the constellation Ara, within the Milky Way galaxy. It stands out for its intricate shapes and vivid colors sculpted by intense ultraviolet radiation and stellar winds from young, massive stars, earning it the…
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Trifid Nebula (M20)
The Trifid Nebula (Messier 20 or M20), located in the north-west of the Sagittarius constellation within our Milky Way’s Scutum–Centaurus Arm, is a notable H II region around 4,100 light-years from Earth that was discovered by Charles Messier in 1764. Its “three-lobe” appearance comes from a blend of emission (reddish-pink), reflection (blue), and dark nebulae, as well as an…
Oh Deer!
My latest painting for my brother and his wife for their new home. It took me 5 months to finish this painting. The painting includes two design elements important to Unni and Lyuda (my brother and his wife). They wanted some 3D elements and subtle/light shades of sand (burnt sienna). The antlers are made of…
Desiderium
My latest painting made in acrylic with just palette knives. The painting is inspired by few of the best palette artists in the world.
Kookaburra Abstract
My daughter, Norah, at the age of one used to stare through the window in the afternoon and watch a Kookaburra. She used to imitate the noise the Kookaburra made. That’s how she got her nickname “Kuku”. This abstract painting of Kookaburra was made over six months using some old ink and water colour! –…
Glory
Flow painting using Acrylic. Cells in the painting were formed with silicone and floetrol. On Stretched Canvas. With 1.5inch depth/4 cm for framing purposes. 3ft x 1ft (36inch x 12 inch) Price: $450 (3/4th of which is the cost of making this painting). Short video;
Life will bounce back
Inspired by the devastating bush fires in Australia in 2019. Apparently, Australia’s flora and fauna has experienced such harsh climate for millions of years. In fact the diversity and resistance in Australian flora and fauna is attributed to these past bush fires. Irrespective of such conditions, we (Australians) – humans and plants and animals alike…
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