'My personal philosophy is to open people's minds to the beauty of our times and the scenes of everyday life around us' - usha

Tuesday, April 14, 2026

Puppy dog looks - Pet portrait

She seemed to know she was about to be painted. Her expressive eyes and soulful expression inspired me to create this pet portrait for my dear friend. This Indie breed doggie giving the puppy dog looks- goes by the name Tataghat.

Tataghat is a brown dog wearing a red collar resting on a stone surface giving the 'Puppy dog' looks and creating a serene atmosphere.




Tataghat Indie
acrylic on canvas
12x15 inches
In a private collection


Thursday, March 19, 2026

Random Expressions - group Art Show at Bengaluru


 'Random Expressions' group art show of 53 artists organized by curator/artist Mrs Shyamala Ramanand at the Indian Institute of World Culture. 

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.









 
















Wednesday, February 25, 2026

Portrait Painting

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.


Oil painting on canvas