Winter in the hills

© Shubhankar  Adhikari 2013

watercolour on paper

size 8" x 14.5"

I have been fortunate enough to experience the beauty of Jhalong on a sunny day. I painted this composition yesterday.  My artworks most strongly reflect my love for nature and travelling.They serve as a constant source of motivation and a reminder of the places.I am happy here to express my interpretation of nature's beauty with the challenge of watercolour as a media.

Way to Mirik, Darjeeling, North Bengal

© Shubhankar  Adhikari (Artist )2013

Art of watercolour on paper

Happy to share my recent artwork on Darjeeling, India.  

How to develop your painting skills - Eleven tips

© Shubhankar  Adhikari (Artist )

watercolour painting on paper ( 11" x 7" )


How to develop your painting skills - Eleven tips

1.  Practice a lot.
2. Try to use the best tools you can afford for your artworks.
3. Try to visit the art fair and galleries regularly.
4. Mix with other fellow artists and exchange your views with them.
5. Draw or paint regularly.
6. Plan well before starting your art work.
7. Read good books on art.
8. Travel new places to increase your creative spirit.
9. Limit your palette to increase concentration.
10. Try to develop your own style
11. Listen soft instrumental music in the background while working.

Landscape in watercolour and ink

© Shubhankar  Adhikari (Artist) 2013

watercolour on paper

Unforgettable North Bengal

© Shubhankar  Adhikari  2012

Title - Unforgettable North Bengal

Watercolour and Pen on paper

This is my another painting from  "North Bengal series". This beautiful roadside wooden house grabbed my attention when I was just moving towards Jhalong ,North Bengal,Dooars, and I instantly decided that I should paint this scene one day. Finally  I completed my painting yesterday and named it "Peace Home".

Indian Hill -beauty -BINDU, Dooars, North Bengal

© Shubhankar Adhikari

Watercolor on paper 

I recently visited Bindu ,a beautiful  Indian hill-village situated near Indo- Bhutan border, West Bengal . I was really enthralled with the beauty of the nature there. Jaldhaka river was flowing endlessly. The place is surrounded by hills. The day was sunny. While roaming ,this beautiful wooden cottage grabbed  my attention. I instantly decided  that I should paint this beautiful scene. 

Beautiful MIRIK, Darjeeling, West Bengal

© Shubhankar Adhikari

Title - Beautiful Mirik

watercolor painting on paper

Another painting from my North Bengal series.This time I have used some special techniques to bring the effect of the wooden house in this work. I noticed this beautiful  house near the lake of Mirik while roaming. Mirik is a beautiful hill town in Darjeeling district ,West Bengal ,India. Every year huge number of tourists love to visit this hill beauty from various parts of the world.