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No Time To Stand And Stare

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Back Home after A Long Journey

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Peaceful Village Life

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A miniature oil painting done on board.

Charcoal sketch of Anvi

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A charcoal sketch Of my daughter Anvi, done on my sketchbook paper.

Aquarium collage

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This is my 2 year old daughter Anvi's favorite and now it hangs on the wall of her bedroom.

Night Landscape

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A small size Oil Painting done of a landscape at night

Charcoal Scenery Miniature

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Cowboy

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Cowboy- A sketch  done using sepia  and sanguine dry pastels and pencils by Cretacolor . It is done on Ivory paper.

Oil Painting Still Life

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Oil Painting of Lord Ganesha

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An Oil painting done of Lord Ganesha of assembled leaves 

Eternal Peace of Togetherness

A full moon night, we walk on the grey sand, On a rhythm the splashing waves create, Fresh cool breeze caressing our bodies, As the waves caress the rocks, Who shyly give away. Silver waves smiling to the moon Who plays with the waves below Different, yet one Miles apart, yet so near Silent, yet listening to the unsaid words Holds my hand in his He who always stood by me In every walk of life The sound of laughter and woes, Echoing in our ears Yet holding tight The hands- Grown from years of wear Grown, Till the lines, that had dictated the journey so far Have asked to stop So we can depart From the world of beings To eternal peace of togetherness Yet holding tight The Hands Which are now No more....                                                   - Dr. Vaibhavi Vithal Keni

Eternal Togetherness

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A Charcoal painting done on paper

Eternal Dance of Togetherness

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Charcoal Painting done on Paper

Summer scenery

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An oil painting of a Summer landscape

A still life painting

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Copy of Raja Ravi Varma’s – Milkmaid Painting

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This is a humble copy of the painting MILKMAID originally painted by the great artist Raja Ravi Varma.

Secret between Friends

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Painting of still life

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​These are a couple of my still life studies in oil. Working on these pieces helped me immensely with understanding light logic, atmosphere, and capturing varied surface textures. ​The interplay of light, shadow, and reflections changes dramatically across different surfaces, from the smooth skin of grapes and the metallic sheen of a jug, to the soft glow of cut fruit and the gentle folds of drapery. Rather than simply rendering shapes or objects, these works served as a deep dive into light behavior. Especially how illumination interacts with translucent plum skins, a slice of butter on a plate, glossy berries, or the warm reflections across a decorative pitcher. ​Another essential aspect of this study was color harmony. Observing how a collection of varied objects responds to a shared light quality and unifies within a single atmosphere. ​Although a few of these have found homes and bought by collectors of art patrons, I will always treasure them. Studies like these built a foundati...

Charcoal Scenery

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Contentment in simplicity

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Contentment in Simplicity In a world that constantly encourages us to seek more, true contentment is often found in the simplest moments. This painting portrays three women resting together beneath the shade of a tree, surrounded by an open landscape and distant hills. There is no grandeur in the scene, only companionship, quiet conversation, and a brief pause from the demands of daily life. The simplicity of the setting reflects the idea that happiness does not always depend on possessions or circumstances. Sometimes it is found in togetherness, gratitude, and the ability to appreciate what is already present. Through this painting, I wanted to capture the peaceful beauty of an ordinary moment and the timeless joy of finding contentment in simplicity.

Lord Ganesha Oil Painting

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Finding Tranquility in Color: Painting the Blue Ganesha ​Welcome back to the studio! ​Today, I’m excited to share a painting that holds a very special place in my heart. A modern, color-rich interpretation of Lord Ganesha. ​As the remover of obstacles and the lord of new beginnings, Ganesha is a beloved subject for many artists. But with this piece, I wanted to step away from traditional iconographic palettes and explore a sense of deep calm, warmth, and modern abstraction. ​The Concept: Serenity and Vibrant Contrast ​The core of this painting came from a desire to blend tranquility with energy. Instead of traditional warm tones for the deity himself, I chose a cool, serene shade of cerulean blue for Ganesha’s face and trunk. In color psychology and art, blue evokes peace, cosmic wisdom, and depth, qualities that resonate deeply with Ganesha’s role as the guide through life's complexities. ​To balance that cool, tranquil center, I built a rich, warm backdrop of earthy ochres, ...

Pride of India- Loom

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Lord Ganesha oil painting

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Red Ganesha - Lord Ganesha's oil painting This specific painting is an important milestone in my artistic journey, completed back in 2004. Looking at it today brings back many memories of the creative process and my development as an artist. ​This piece, Red Ganesha , was rendered in oil on primed paper and measures 28 x 21 inches. My goal was to create a contemplative yet modern contemporary painting of the revered deity, while still honoring traditional descriptions. ​According to ancient scriptures, Lord Ganesha is often described as being red-colored, the Raktha hue symbolizing the primal energy. For this painting, I embraced this scripture-based color palette, using a rich, deep red as the predominant base tone for Ganesha 's form. ​The background is a textured, mottled blend of muted earthy and blue-grey tones, designed to make the vibrant red figure advance toward the viewer, almost emerging from a meditative space. The final composition is enclosed in a classic, ...