My Local Market

Another acrylic painting based on a photo I took at my local market. With loose brushstrokes and bold colors, I tried to capture the everyday charm and bustle of this familiar scene.

Bow Barracks Memories

This sketch is based on an old photo I took at Bow Barracks. A quiet everyday scene—two people outside a small shop, sharing a moment in the afternoon light. Painting it was a way of revisiting a place and a memory that stayed with me.

A Quiet Cascade

This painting is based on a photograph I took during my trek to Sandakphu. Tucked away among dense greenery, the small waterfall caught my attention with its quiet energy.

Nature Park Impressions

This morning I joined the Urban Sketchers Kolkata group for a sketching session at Nature Park near Kolkata. Surrounded by dense greenery, still water, and scattered blooms, it felt like stepping into a quiet pocket of wilderness hidden within the city.

I worked on two sketches. The first captured a lush pond scene, where reflections danced across the water beneath a canopy of trees and tropical foliage. The second focused on a cluster of vibrant flowers, their warm reds and pinks standing out against a soft, sunlit background.

Rather than chasing details, I tried to capture the mood of the place—the play of light, the abundance of green, and the calm rhythm of nature.

Market Morning in Acrylics

A quick acrylic study based on a photograph I took at my local market. I was drawn to the scene by the contrast of colors—the bright reds and yellows of the produce against the muted surroundings, and the quiet presence of the vendor at work.

Evening Colors Above Sandakphu

This acrylic sketch is based on a photograph I took during my Sandakphu trek. The scene is from a spot between Sandakphu and Aal, where we went for a short evening walk after reaching Sandakphu. The fading light brought out unexpected bursts of color in the mountain shrubs, turning an otherwise quiet landscape into something vibrant and alive.

Somewhere in Chandipur

A quick acrylic painting from a photograph taken somewhere in Chandipur. Painted on a tiny 3.5" × 2.5" piece of watercolor paper, this study focuses on capturing the mood of the place with a few bold strokes and simple shapes rather than fine details. A small painting, but a memorable scene.

Tiny Canvases, Big Stories

I pulled out my tiny canvases again, this time working in acrylics. The more I use this medium, the more I enjoy its bold colors, and versatility. 

The first painting is based on a photograph I took in Kumartuli, capturing an artisan at work shaping crafts for idols. I wanted to convey the atmosphere of concentration and craftsmanship that fills those workshops.

The second painting comes from a photograph taken during our trip to Kankrajhor. The rustic hut surrounded by greenery brought back memories of the quiet beauty of the place, and painting it was a pleasant way to revisit that journey. 

Both pieces are small in size, but each carries a little story and a memory worth preserving in paint.

Acrylic Morning at the Art Café

This morning’s Urban Sketchers Kolkata meet took us to a charming little art café near Lake Mall. The bright pink façade, open windows, lush greenery, and tangle of overhead wires made for a wonderfully lively scene to sketch.

I decided to bring out the acrylics again and paint on location. Acrylics can be a bit demanding outdoors, especially in warm weather, but it was great fun working quickly and capturing the mood of the place rather than every detail. The strong colors and bold brushstrokes felt perfect for the character of this cozy café.

The Woodland Passage

This acrylic study is based on a photograph I took during my Sandakphu trek, at a spot somewhere between Sandakphu and Srikhola. What caught my attention was the fallen tree stretching across the forest floor, its twisted form creating a natural pathway through the landscape. While painting, I focused less on the details and more on the feeling of the place—the scattered leaves, tangled branches, and the quiet atmosphere of the mountain forest.

From Old Laptop to Painting Easel

Recently, I made a painting easel from an old laptop. It had been unused for many years and was just collecting dust in the cabinet. It’s a bit big, though, since it’s a 17-inch laptop, but I think it’s manageable. I tried these two acrylic paintings using photos I took last winter at the flower market.

First Acrylics Outdoors at College Street

Today’s sketch—met at the College Street area with Urban Sketchers Kolkata on a hot summer Sunday morning. It was my first time using acrylics outdoors. A couple of times, a water spray worked perfectly for me. I used a metal case as a palette, though I think a stay-wet palette could reduce the need for frequent spraying.