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Prasad Natarajan
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Traditional Artist | Illustrator | Birdwatcher | he/him
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My health is slowly improving, and I’m rarely in my studio. Have made a few studies using ink in my new sketchbook, watching bulbuls, sunbirds, and flowerpeckers. Watching birds from my window and balcony soothes my soul and is something I anticipate each day. The occasional koel song is
Black spiral binding of the sketchbook. Black and white ink handmade work on paper, foliage of African Tulip Tree (Spathodea campanulate) and buds of the same tree. A sharp pointy bill, white throat, black iris, crown with a crest pointing upwards a sign of alertness. Flowers of the same tree blooming behind the crest. Round body of the Red-whiskered bulbul (Pycnonotus jocosus) perched on a branch of the tree, bit of the bottom part of its tail is visible.
November 10, 2025 at 7:35 AM
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Red-whiskered bulbul (Pycnonotus jocosus) on African Tulip Tree (Spathodea campanulate), Bengaluru, Karnataka, India, from my sketchbook.

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Black spiral binding of the sketchbook, brown bamboo brush with black bristles. Black and white ink handmade work on paper, foliage of African Tulip Tree (Spathodea campanulate) and buds of the same tree. A sharp pointy bill, white throat, black iris, crown with a crest pointing upwards a sign of alertness. Flowers of the same tree blooming behind the crest. Round body of the Red-whiskered bulbul (Pycnonotus jocosus) perched on a branch of the tree, bit of the bottom part of its tail is visible. Red-whiskered bulbul (Pycnonotus jocosus) on African Tulip Tree (Spathodea campanulate), Bengaluru, Karnataka, India, from my sketchbook. My health is slowly improving, and I’m rarely in my studio. Have made a few studies using ink in my new sketchbook, watching bulbuls, sunbirds, and flowerpeckers. Watching birds from my window and balcony soothes my soul and is something I anticipate each day. The occasional koel song is delightful to my ears. This year, it seems like spring is early, and my neighboring trees started flowering in full flow. Their bright colors are a sight to behold! The Neeru Kayi mara buds remind me of my childhood days of squirting them on friends, their powerful odor, color and the victims’ reactions are such days to relive again. Sharing one page from my latest sketchbook post my surgery. Red-whiskered bulbul (Pycnonotus jocosus) African Tulip Tree (Spathodea campanulate) Title: Penance_61! Medium: Ink on paper Size: 8.1/4 x 11.1/2 inches (20.5x28.1 cms) size,180GSM Sketchbook Paper Duration: 5 Hour 56 minutes Location: Mango Grove Art Gallery/Studio, Bengaluru, Karnataka, India October 21st, 2025 Reference image: Own Reference image
November 10, 2025 at 7:34 AM
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this critical juncture of my life.
Spending most of my days resting, watching birds and sketching occasionally. I am not active on the net or sharing my sketches and artwork.
Realizing that every moment is precious and I wish to spend it with my loved ones and people dear to me. Doing things,
Warm grey background. Warm Toned brown paper with a black ink handmade sketch of Spotted deer a four-legged mammal, two ears, long nose, black eyes, left fore-leg stretched forward. Spots on the back of the mammal. Short tail, furry body. Hind legs forming a "V" shape. Left hand corner is my signature.
November 3, 2025 at 5:52 AM
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It’s been exactly 2 months since I survived Heller’s myotomy. Life is about celebrating every day, and I am grateful for all the prayers, blessings and people who stand by me during

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#art #sciart #scientificillustration #traditionalart #watercolor #scicomm #deer #chronicillness #ink #penandink
Warm grey background. Warm Toned brown paper with a black ink handmade sketch of Spotted deer a four-legged mammal, two ears, long nose, black eyes, left fore-leg stretched forward. Spots on the back of the mammal. Short tail, furry body. Hind legs forming a "V" shape, my fingers holding a bamboo brush with a sharp brush tip. Left hand corner is my signature. It’s been exactly 2 months since I survived Heller’s myotomy. Life is about celebrating every day, and I am grateful for all the prayers, blessings and people who stand by me during this critical juncture of my life. Spending most of my days resting, watching birds and sketching occasionally. I am not active on the net or sharing my sketches and artwork. Realizing that every moment is precious and I wish to spend it with my loved ones and people dear to me. Doing things, I love the most and engaging in activities that give me peace and happiness. Sharing one of my sketches from my deer studies from Bannerghatta National Park. Wishing you all a successful week ahead! Spotted deer (Axis axis) Title: Penance_59! Medium: Ink on paper Size: 11.1/2x 8.1/4 inches (28.1x20.5 cms) size,300GSM Brown Paper Duration: 2 Hour 45 minutes Location: Bannerghatta National Park, Bengaluru, Karnataka, India August 25th, 2025 Reference image: Own Reference image
November 3, 2025 at 5:51 AM
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2/2 I have achalasia cardia, which hinders food movement to my stomach. A rare nerve condition affects one in a lakh.
Making art is soothing to my soul.

I expressed gratitude to loved ones for our shared memories.
Trying to keep calm and strong during my preparation for surgery.

My surgery is
sharing various stages progress from line drawing to making color palette to working plumage to green leaves during different art sessions. I have achalasia cardia, which hinders food movement to my stomach. A rare nerve condition affects one in a lakh. Making art is soothing to my soul. I expressed gratitude to loved ones for our shared memories. Trying to keep calm and strong during my preparation for surgery. My surgery is schedule on 3rd September 2025, at Sakra World Hospital, Marathahalli, Bangalore. Keep me in your prayers!
August 31, 2025 at 6:05 AM
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Eurasian hoopoe (Upupa epops) from Chamarajanagar, Karnataka, India, from my online watercolor session.

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Orange colored bird with burnt umber spots on the edges of the crown, hood up, dark brown eyes, long pointed bill open slightly. Burnt umber spots on the body, dark tail. Bird perched on a tree stump with green leaves. My fingers holding a black brush, signature in red on right hand corner. Eurasian hoopoe (Upupa epops) from Chamarajanagar, Karnataka, India, from my online watercolor session. Eurasian hoopoe (Upupa epops) Title: Flame of the Forest_2! Medium: Watercolor on paper Size: 12×15 3/4 inches,300GSM Paper Duration: 16 Hour 55 minutes Location: Bandipur national park, Gundulpet taluk, Chamarajanagar district, Karnataka, India January 23rd, 2025 Reference image: Own Reference image I have achalasia cardia, which hinders food movement to my stomach. A rare nerve condition affects one in a lakh. Making art is soothing to my soul. I expressed gratitude to loved ones for our shared memories. Trying to keep calm and strong during my preparation for surgery. My surgery is schedule on 3rd September 2025, at Sakra World Hospital, Marathahalli, Bangalore. Keep me in your prayers!
August 31, 2025 at 6:01 AM
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Group photo from my "Live Monsoon Sketching" session at Benniganahalli Lake, Bengaluru Karnataka, India.

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On August 10th, 2025

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Pink colored roof, black iron stump on the left-hand corner, green tree background, kids and adults holding up their sketches on a drawing pad. Me wearing wildcraft beige hat, kneeling down. Art is beyond all boundaries and hurdles. Nature is the best healer! Group photo from my "Live Monsoon Sketching" session at Benniganahalli Lake, Bengaluru Karnataka, India. Thankful for nature giving a day without nausea, feeling of tiredness and letting me conduct this session without any major hic-ups! This session is in collaboration with Benniganahalli Kere Community Development Trust (Regd). On August 10th, 2025 With further tests I've been diagnosed with Achalasia cardia a rare condition which is preventing free movement of food to my stomach. Coming week further tests and treatment is awaited. Keep me in your prayers. Thank you! Me wearing wildcraft beige hat, during our walk around the lake, kids and adults listening carefully. Green tree leaves background. Kids and adults holding up their sketches on a drawing pad. Me wearing wildcraft beige hat, kneeling down. Green tree leaves background. Yellow colored building with black colored iron ladder. Art is beyond all boundaries and hurdles. Nature is the best healer! Group photo from my "Live Monsoon Sketching" session at Benniganahalli Lake, Bengaluru Karnataka, India. Thankful for nature giving a day without nausea, feeling of tiredness and letting me conduct this session without any major hic-ups! This session is in collaboration with Benniganahalli Kere Community Development Trust (Regd). On August 10th, 2025 With further tests I've been diagnosed with Achalasia cardia a rare condition which is preventing free movement of food to my stomach. Coming week further tests and treatment is awaited. Keep me in your prayers. Thank you!
August 16, 2025 at 12:45 PM
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Sharing various stages from various stages of the artwork. Over the period of a month and half my students and I worked on this work!
Various stages of making the artwork. A green bird is Malabar barbet (Psilopogon malabaricus) handmade watercolor painting, with vermillion, red crown, black eyes, crimson cheek, green bill, vermillion, red throat, with shades of golden yellow, body and wings are various shades of green, brown plumage on primaries coverts. Pink legs with black talons perched on a branch of tree with is pink with pale green leaves and magenta colored newborn leaves. My signature on the right-hand corner, fingers holding a brush.
August 6, 2025 at 4:02 AM
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Malabar barbet (Psilopogon malabaricus) from Udupi, Karnataka, India, from my online watercolor session.

Watercolor on Fabriano 300GSM Paper

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A green bird is Malabar barbet (Psilopogon malabaricus) handmade watercolor painting, with vermillion, red crown, black eyes, crimson cheek, green bill, vermillion, red throat, with shades of golden yellow, body and wings are various shades of green, brown plumage on primaries coverts. Pink legs with black talons perched on a branch of tree with is pink with pale green leaves and magenta colored newborn leaves. My signature on the right-hand corner, fingers holding a brush. Malabar Barbet completed from my online watercolor workshop. Malabar barbet (Psilopogon malabaricus) Medium: Watercolor on paper Size: 12×15 3/4 inches,300GSM Paper Duration: 9 Hour 45 minutes Location: Seethanadi nature camp, Hebri Karkala Taluk, Udupi, Karnataka, India November 18th, 2024 Reference image: Own Reference image
August 6, 2025 at 3:59 AM
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Here is the line drawing which is an approved draft of the bear from the client.
A comparison from draft to completed watercolor work.

All artworks have free hand ink line drawings as this one!
A black colored mammal Sloth bear (Melursus ursinus) handmade watercolor painting, mostly green, purple, blue fur on the head, dark brown eyes, light yellow ochre and brown nose and mouth open, eyes looking straight at the viewer. Right foreleg forward, left foreleg resting on the light brown bolder. Long black fur, hind legs stationary on the bolder. My signature on the left-hand corner. Below seen the line drawing which is an approved draft of the bear from the client. All works have free hand line drawings as this one! Sloth bear (Melursus ursinus) from Nagarhole National Park, Karnataka, India. Watercolor and Gouache on Fabriano Watercolor 300 GSM Paper One of the watercolor paintings from my completed Wildlife Corridor of Karnataka project for HNF(NCF) India. Sloth bear (Melursus ursinus) Title: Penance_38! Watercolor and Gouache on Fabriano Watercolor 300 GSM Paper 15x11 inches Reference: Own image Location: Nagarhole National Park, Karnataka, India Duration: 60 Hours November 05th, 2024 Another client approved work.
August 2, 2025 at 5:25 AM
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Sloth bear (Melursus ursinus) from Nagarhole National Park, India.

Watercolor/Gouache on Fabriano Watercolor Paper

One of the watercolor paintings from my Wildlife Corridor of Karnataka project for HNF(NCF) India.

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A black colored mammal Sloth bear (Melursus ursinus) handmade watercolor painting, mostly green, purple, blue fur on the head, dark brown eyes, light yellow ochre and brown nose and mouth open, eyes looking straight at the viewer. Right foreleg forward, left foreleg resting on the light brown bolder. Long black fur, hind legs stationary on the bolder. My fingers holding a brush, black bristles, silver holder and black handle. My signature on the left-hand corner. Sloth bear (Melursus ursinus) from Nagarhole National Park, Karnataka, India. Watercolor and Gouache on Fabriano Watercolor 300 GSM Paper One of the watercolor paintings from my completed Wildlife Corridor of Karnataka project for HNF(NCF) India. Sloth bear (Melursus ursinus) Title: Penance_38! Watercolor and Gouache on Fabriano Watercolor 300 GSM Paper 15x11 inches Reference: Own image Location: Nagarhole National Park, Karnataka, India Duration: 60 Hours November 05th, 2024 Another client approved work.
August 2, 2025 at 5:20 AM
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Here is another artwork of Bengal Tiger Adult Male for #InternationalTigerDay

One of the watercolor paintings from my completed Wildlife Corridor of Karnataka project for HNF(NCF) India.

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Bengal Tiger Adult Male watercolor handmade painting on paper. A big cat sitting,looking straight at the veiwer, two ears, stripes on the forehead, two yellow eyes with black iris. pink nose, mouth closed, white whiskers, one foreleg is streched forward, right hind leg folded, some part of the left hind leg is seen, tail-up U shaped tailed with black stripes. A sign of alertness. Body is full of stripes and colored in shades of yellow, brown, orange and stripes are colored black. Few dark brown colored stones on the right-hand corner, shape of muffins. Beige watercolor paper background. Green plants growth around the cat. My signature on the right corner. Here is another artwork of Bengal Tiger Adult Male for #InternationalTigerDay One of the watercolor paintings from my completed Wildlife Corridor of Karnataka project for HNF(NCF) India. Bengal Tiger Adult Male (Panthera tigris) Title: Penance_31! Watercolor and Gouache on Fabriano Watercolor 300 GSM Paper 15x11 inches Reference: Own image Location: Nagarhole National Park, Karnataka, India Duration: 17.5 Hours August 29th, 2024
July 29, 2025 at 4:36 AM
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29th July is celebrated as #InternationalTigerDay, sharing few of my artworks of this majestic being with you all.

Have a great week ahead!

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Tiger (Panthera tigris) handmade black and white charcoal drawing on paper, two ears with black markings and fur indicated in white. Stripe marking on forehead with black, two eyes in black with black iris. Nose, mouth open with lower canines visible. Black and white whiskers. Small part of the body with stripes. 29th July is celebrated as #InternationalTigerDay, sharing few of my artworks of this majestic being with you all. Have a great week ahead! From my Charcoal demo session. Please check my blog for work in progress images and write-up https://prasadnatarajan.com/2023/03/29/tiger-charcoal-demo/ Title: "The King" Tiger (Panthera tigris) Study in Charcoal! Medium: Camlin Charcoal on paper Size: 16.5 x 11.7 inches (41.91x29.71 cms) size; Scholar sketch pack (220 GSM) A3 Duration: 34 Hours March 29th 2022 Location: Nagarahole tiger reserve Karnataka, India Reference: Somnath Lahiri(Free Reference Image)
July 28, 2025 at 5:41 AM
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Client approved work, here is the full watercolor artwork.

Adult Asian elephant Male (Elephas maximus) Nagarhole National Park, Karnataka, India.

Wildlife Corridor of Karnataka project for HNF(NCF) India.
Grey Green male Elephant with a lot of wrinkles a handmade watercolor painting of Asian elephant Male (Elephas maximus), with trunk and tusk, brown eyes, large front folded ears, one foreleg slightly bent forward, right hind leg forward and the other back. Grey, Brown tail with few black hairs. Green foliage of the forest. Beige background of the textured paper and my signature in red. Another client approved work. Asian elephant Male (Elephas maximus) Nagarhole National Park, Karnataka, India One of the paintings from my completed project for HNF(NCF) India. Asian elephant male (Elephas maximus) Title: Penance_34! Watercolor on Fabriano 300 GSM Paper. 15x11 inches Reference: Own image Location: Nagarhole National Park, Karnataka, India Duration: 54 Hours October 1st, 2024
July 26, 2025 at 11:12 AM
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Adult Asian elephant Male (Elephas maximus) one of the watercolor paintings from my completed Wildlife Corridor of Karnataka project for HNF(NCF) India.

Watercolor on Fabriano 300 GSM Paper.

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Grey Green male Elephant with a lot of wrinkles a handmade watercolor painting of Asian elephant Male (Elephas maximus), with trunk and tusk, brown eyes, large front folded ears, one fore leg slightly bent forward, right hind leg forward and the other back. Grey Brown tail with few black hairs. Green foliage of the forest. Beige background of the textured paper and my signature in red. My fingers holding a sliver hand brush pointed towards the head of the Elephant. Another client approved work. Asian elephant Male (Elephas maximus) Nagarhole National Park, Karnataka, India One of the paintings from my completed project for HNF(NCF) India. Asian elephant male (Elephas maximus) Title: Penance_34! Watercolor on Fabriano 300 GSM Paper. 15x11 inches Reference: Own image Location: Nagarhole National Park, Karnataka, India Duration: 54 Hours October 1st, 2024
July 26, 2025 at 11:09 AM
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Excited to be hosting this live sketching session Benniganahalli Lake, Bengaluru Karnataka, India.

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Monsoon Sketching, Finding Green Inside The City tagline in orange color. Live Sketching with wildlife artist Prasad Natarajan. Ink drawing of Spot Bellied Pelican with her juvenile. Green background, Benniganahalli Kere Community Development Trust(Regd) logo, mobile icon with contact number. On August 10th, 2025, I will be sketching birds live at the Benniganahalli Lake, Bengaluru Karnataka, India. Come along and sketch with me. This session is in collaboration with Benniganahalli Kere Community Development Trust (Regd). Sketching birds live is a great way to observe birds and their behavior in our sketchbooks. This will help us create long-lasting memories of time spent with avian friends. Sunday 10th Aug 10:00-11:30 am Benniganahalli Lake • Observe and sketch birds (live sketching) • Basics of sketching birds • Basics of birdwatching Open for all age groups starting from 6 years. Please contact 7411866767 for details and registrations!
July 23, 2025 at 1:53 AM
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Osprey Male (Pandion haliaetus) from wetlands of Bhadra Tiger Reserve, Karnataka, India

Observed during my field work for Wildlife Corridor of Karnataka project for HNF(NCF) India.

#wildlifePhotography #photography #Nature #Wildlife #Birds #birdphotography #birdwatching #raptors
White crown with patches of Raw umber, cheek with similar colored hair, off white throat. Yellow eyes, black iris. Raw umber colored body with patches of pale brown to distinguish feathers. Long tail, off white legs and black colored talons. Highly textured tree stump of brown color, open wings about to take flight. Blur background in light blue. My name and copyright symbol on top left-hand corner. Osprey Male (Pandion haliaetus) from wetlands Bhadra Tiger Reserve. During my field work for Wildlife Corridor of Karnataka project for HNF(NCF) India.
July 22, 2025 at 3:10 AM
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Here is a small glimpse from my watercolor pencil demo session of the Red Avadavat Male.

Have a great week ahead!

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July 21, 2025 at 3:07 AM
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Showing the actual painting with my brush pointed at the trunk of the Elephant calf!

100% handmade work :)
Brown mammal calf with a lot of wrinkles a handmade watercolor painting of Asian elephant calf (Elephas maximus), with trunk up, brown eyes, small, folded ears, one foreleg moving forward, one foreleg lifted up, green foliage of the forest. Beige background of the textured paper and my signature in red. My fingers holding a brush pointed at the trunk of the Elephant. Asian elephant calf (Elephas maximus) Nagarhole National Park, Karnataka, India One of the paintings from my completed project for HNF(NCF) India. Asian elephant calf (Elephas maximus) Title: Penance_35! Watercolor on Fabriano 300 GSM Paper 15x11 inches Reference: Own image Location: Nagarhole National Park, Karnataka, India Duration: 56 Hours September 22nd, 2024
July 20, 2025 at 5:58 AM
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Time to watch few calf's in the wild!

Asian elephant calf (Elephas maximus) Nagarhole National Park, Karnataka, India

One of the paintings from my completed project for HNF(NCF) India.

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Brown mammal calf with a lot of wrinkles a handmade watercolor painting of Asian elephant calf (Elephas maximus), with trunk up, brown eyes, small folded ears, one fore leg moving forward, one foreleg lifted up, one hind leg stationary and the other lifted up, the way movement works in elephants. Brown tail with few black hairs. Green foliage of the forest. Beige background of the textured paper and my signature in red. Another client approved work. One of the paintings from my completed project for HNF(NCF) India. Asian elephant calf (Elephas maximus) Title: Penance_35! Watercolor on Fabriano 300 GSM Paper 15x11 inches Reference: Own image Location: Nagarhole National Park, Karnataka, India Duration: 56 Hours September 22nd, 2024
July 20, 2025 at 3:29 AM
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Sharing various stages of the making of the artwork from start to finish :)
Please check ALT text for detailed write-up on various stages!

All handmade 100% :)
Showing various stages of the making of the artwork from start to finish! All handmade! Stage one- Line drawing Stage two- First washes Stage three- Four to five layers of watercolors applied and subject is completed Stage Four- Foreground ferns added Yellow background and my signature at the bottom right corner with copyrights symbol Black color snake with white lined patches handmade painting of Common krait (Bungarus caeruleus), black iris, white eye sitting on green ferns, my signature in red. One of the watercolor paintings commissioned by Bannerghatta National Park and Indian Post. Common krait (Bungarus caeruleus) Title: Penance_58! Watercolor on Scholar 100% Cotton Watercolor Hot Pressed Paper 300 GSM Paper 7.5 x 5.5 inches (19.05 x 13.97 cms) Reference: Hemant Ogale and Habitat own reference Location: Agumbe, Karnataka, India Duration: 32 Hours July 19th, 2025
July 19, 2025 at 12:39 PM
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Common krait (Bungarus caeruleus) from Agumbe, Karnataka, India.

One of the Big Four of India!

One of the watercolor paintings commissioned by Bannerghatta National Park and Indian Post.

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Black color snake with white lined patches handmade watercolor painting of Common krait (Bungarus caeruleus), black iris, white eye sitting on green ferns, my signature in red. One of the watercolor paintings commissioned by Bannerghatta National Park and Indian Post. Common krait (Bungarus caeruleus) Title: Penance_58! Watercolor on Scholar 100% Cotton Watercolor Hot Pressed Paper 300 GSM Paper 7.5 x 5.5 inches (19.05 x 13.97 cms) Reference: Hemant Ogale and Habitat own reference Location: Agumbe, Karnataka, India Duration: 32 Hours July 19th, 2025
July 19, 2025 at 2:49 AM
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Head study of Indian desert cat (Felis silvestris ornata) from Greater Rann of Kutch, Gujarat, India

Bic pen on paper, Sold!

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Indian desert cat (Felis silvestris ornata) a handmade black and white head study using bic pen. Two ears with black fur marking on the top edge indicator of a wild cat, a small size wild cat. Two eyes, long white whiskers, tiny nose, black marking on the side just after the eye also an indicator of this wild cat. My signature on the right-hand corner in black. White textured background of the paper water colored handmade paper. Indian desert cat (Felis silvestris ornata) Title: Penance 18! Medium: Bic Pen on Paper Size:6x6 inches Duration: 8 hours August 21st, 2019 Location: Greater Rann of Kutch, Gujarat, India Reference: Own Image Status: Sold, Private Collector
July 18, 2025 at 1:58 AM
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and excited at the same moment.

Spectacled cobra (Naja naja)

Looking forward to more such associations and contributions through my art.

Yesterday's event was attended by many government officials from both nature and postal departments.
Spectacled cobra (Naja naja) hand drawn black and white line drawing of snake with hood up, a spectacled marking is distinctive of this snake on their forehead, coiled and spots all over the body. Leaf litter and few pebbles on the foreground and leaves in the background. White background. My signature on the right-hand corner.
July 17, 2025 at 2:51 AM
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On the occasion of World Snake Day, Indian Post, in association with Bannerughatta National Park, released this coloring card yesterday at the National Park.

1/2 This coloring activity involved over 300+ kids.
Indian Postcard printed my second artwork. Feeling happy

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Motif of Indian Peafowl in black color, Three lions the Indian Emblem in gold color, India Post Logo in red. Coloring postcard with hand-drawn Spectacled cobra (Naja naja) with Bannerughatta National Park logo and Indian post logo in red. Karnataka Postal Circle mention in red. Light beige background with a stamp like continuous pattern. On the occasion of World Snake Day, Indian Post, in association with Bannerughatta National Park, released this coloring card yesterday at the National Park. This coloring activity involved over 300+ kids. Indian Postcard printed my second artwork. Feeling happy and excited at the same moment. Spectacled cobra (Naja naja) Looking forward to more such associations and contributions through my art.
July 17, 2025 at 2:45 AM