Displaying for the first time four of my treasured paintings from 'The Herd' series, as these were my father's favorite paintings.
Please visit if you happen to be in Bengaluru. 20th to 25th March 2026
Sharing some beautiful moments of the show.


A Fine Art Blog of Paintings from India. Artist Usha Shantharam
Displaying for the first time four of my treasured paintings from 'The Herd' series, as these were my father's favorite paintings.
Please visit if you happen to be in Bengaluru. 20th to 25th March 2026
Sharing some beautiful moments of the show.


Life has a beautiful way of surprising us, sprinkling moments of magic when we least expect them. In today’s ever-widening web of connections, it is remarkable how we can reconnect with friends after decades apart.
Meeting a dear friend again—albeit virtually—after nearly half a century was such a joy. The familiar dimple in her cheeks and the unmistakable twinkle in her eyes remained just as I remembered, unchanged in time and spirit, instantly lighting up my heart. That cherished familiarity inspired me to paint her portrait.
Portrait painting has always brought me deep satisfaction and delight. Capturing the likeness and emotion of a living, multi-dimensional person on a two-dimensional canvas is both a challenge and a thrill—made complete when I see my muse recognize herself in the work.
Very happy to be a participant of 'Vakrathunda Mahakaya -3' group art show at Indian Institute of World Culture. 60 artists present 60 Ganesha paintings each, done in their own unique styles.
Exhibiting for the last 3 years in a row, every year in celebration of Ganesh Chaturthi festival, the art show is now well received by art lovers and the public. Curated and organized by Mrs Shyamala Ramanand of 'Akanksha' - the show starts 1st September 2025 through 7th September 2025 Sunday.
Do not miss this beautiful art show if you happen to be in Bengaluru. Venue - Indian Institute of World Culture, Basavanagudi, Bengaluru.
Happy to be a part of 'Nari Kala Mahotsav' an art show celebrating International Women's Day. This is a 'Spring' themed women's Art Show, organized and curated by Mrs Shyamala Ramanand of "Akanksha' women's group. Dates - 8th March to 15th March 2025. Venue - Indian Institute of World Culture.
Exhibiting two of my 'en plein aire' landscapes finished in studio.

Happy to share that Dr Tara Kashyap PhD- Indian Art Historian and Writer has featured me on herArts Angle youtube channel
. Many thanks to Dr Tara Kashyap who has conceptualized this. Looking forward to part 2 of this concept.
The Haat of Art - meaning the 'The Hand of Art' art exhibition was inaugurated by the Governor of Karnataka Shri Thawar Chand Gehlot and promoted by Shri Vindu Dara Singh son of famous :Indian wrestler Dara Singh. The show was held from 24th to 26th January at the Palace Grounds Bengaluru. 26th January being the Republic Day of India. Here are some beautiful memories.
India Art Festival - was held at Bengaluru from 19th Dec to 22 Dec 2024 at the Palace Grounds, and I was represented by Akanksha Art Gallery. In this show I had displayed two paintings from my classical dancers 'Laya' series of paintings. Inspired by the Khajuraho Festival of Dance, I did it in memory of my mother who was a Bharatha Naatyam dance lover.
Sharing some beautiful moments of the show
Sharing pictures of my recent group art show held in Pondicherry at Tasmai Centre for Art and Culture. Pictures were sent to me as I was unable to attend the inauguration. It was held through 20th to 22nd Decmber 2024.
Two art shows this December 2024
2024 –
India Art Festival – Akanksha Art Gallery presentation at Palace grounds – 19th
to 22nd December.
2024 –
Plein De Vie – group art show at Tasmai Centre of Art – Pondicherry – 20th
to 22nd December
Very excited about both the shows.
India Art Festival' a mega art show in Bengaluru Palace grounds .
'Plein De Vie' group art show - for the first time in my home town Pondicherry.
2024 – Vakrathunda Mahakaya -2 at Indian Institute of World Culture Bengaluru – 5th to 15th September
Organized by Akandsha Art Gallery, this show showcased 'The Lord Ganesha' paintings in his various forms by 80 artists in 80 different creations.
Some beautiful moments of the show
- 2023 – India Art Festival –
Akankshsa Art Gallery presentation at Palace Grounds – 14th to for 17th
December.
-2023 – “Vakratunda Mahakaya’ – Akanksha group show at Indian Institute
of World Culture Bengaluru – 13th to 24th September.
Some memorable moments of the India Art Festival 2023 - I had displayed 4 paintings from the 'Love in Lal Bagh' series of paintings for this show.
‘Nari Kala Mahotsav’ mega Women’s Day show at Chitra Kala Parishad Bengaluru. 8th to 12th March 2023, organized by Akanksha Art Gallery.
Displayed two gems for this shows namely Golden Age 1 and Golden Age 2.
Some beautiful moments from the show.