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Boulders at Aguero

The tiny and attractive village of Aguero is situated at the foot of the colossal limestone boulders creating a visual contrast between the medieval-style architecture and the towering cliffs. Aguero is located in the Aragon region, a remote corner of northern Spain.  The rock formations rise more than 660 ft above the village, giving it a picturesque look. The 12th-century Santiago church is the main attraction in the village. The mountains of Los Mallos de Aguero, also known as the “Nine Needles”, are reddish brown-gray lumpy boulders. Over millions of years, erosion has sculpted the stone into vertical walls and needles. From a photo taken in fall of 2023. Watercolor.  © 2026

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Three Palms at Samburu

Three Iconic Doum palm trees along the peaceful Eweso Ng’iro River dominate the Samburu National park in Kenya with distant mountains. These palm trees are known for their unique branching trunks. Their fruits and leaves are consumed by elephants, baboons, and other animals. Additionally, the tree’s thick leaves are used by the local Samburu people to create baskets, ropes, and other goods. From a photo taken in Summer of 2025. Watercolor.  © 2026

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Village chat

An endearing feature of a village life in India is the informal gathering of villagers and farmers that strengthen the bonds of society. A group of people in the state of Karnataka, India are seen seated around a Tulsi shrine with marigold flowers around it – chatting and discussing about village matters, family matters or plain gossip. The elderly lady has jasmine flowers in her greying hair, a colorful sari with brocade blouse, gold jewelry and bangles and carefully place slippers next to her. The elderly men are seated before some green shrubbery, wearing button down shirts, lungis and scarves. In the distance is a hut and fields surrounded by mountains. From a photo taken in winter of 2025. Oil paint on canvas. © 2026

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Capuchin Bridge

A bridge can be seen over the Selska Sora river with the Skofja Loka hills in the backdrop. The Capuchin bridge made of cut stone in a semicircular shape, dates back to the mid-14th century. The 600 year old bridge is located in one of the oldest towns in Slovenia, Skofja Loka which is a quiet, sleepy, beautiful small town. From a photo taken in spring of 2023. Watercolor. © 2025 

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Rice Harvesting at Pongol

A slightly frowning young woman is seen knee-deep in a paddy field taking a break. She is holding a metal sickle and some rice stalks in her hand. Her head is cloth covered to keep her hair back in place and from the sunlight  She is wearing a simple blue and white cotton saree with geometric shaped pattern. Gold earrings, a simple chain and bangle complete the look. This back-breaking work for rice harvesting is done before the Pongol festival in Tamil Nadu, India. From photo taken in winter of 2025. Oil on canvas. © 2025 

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Motherhood

An impoverished but slightly melancholy mother of two is seen in the marketplace in Kenya. She is wearing a baby and holding by the hand another smiling child. A purple cotton wrap, caps and sweater to keep them warm in the morning complete the look. Baby wearing is commonly practiced in the Global south and is rooted in cultural traditions. From India to Africa to South America. It is a very natural way for a mother to keep her baby safe and secure, fostering a strong bond between mother and child and is convenient providing hands-free mobility and making it easy to continue working everyday tasks. From a photo taken in fall of 2025. Oil on canvas. © 2025 

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Striking blue

A striking old blue wooden orthodox church is seen surrounded by beautiful green trees in the spa town of Druskininkai, in southern Lithuania which lies a few kms from the border to the country of Belarus and Poland. This Russian Orthodox place of worship is called Joy of All Who Sorrow Church. Its bright blue color and Russian style architecture are enough to brighten anyones day. This landmark is in the middle of a round circle that feels like a park. The church was built in 1865, after Druskininkai on the Nemunas River become a highly popular spa town visited by many wealthy Russians. Watercolor. From a photo taken in Spring of 2025.  © 2025

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Castle by two rivers

A panoramic view of a picturesque castle by a narrow meandering river, the Musa in the town of Bauska, Latvia. Large soft clouds in the sky and broad green banks with ample lush green trees, shrubs and tall grasses are seen in the foreground. Bauska castle is uniquely situated on a spit of land where rivers (Musa and Memele) flow parallel to each other thus contributing to its scenic beauty and strategic defense design. Livonian Order Castle, built in the middle of the 15th century and was also the residence of the Dukes of Courland. From a photo taken in spring of 2025. Watercolor.  © 2025

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The Pont Valentré

An old six span fortified stone arch bridge, the Pont Valentre across the River Lot in Cahors, France. The sunlit quiet river with reflections of the arches can be seen with dense greenery surrounding it. On the bridge are couple of figures gazing down at the water below. In the fore ground are bushes of lavender growing wild. The Pont Valentré is a pedestrian bridge built in the 14th-century due to tensions between England and France during the Hundred year war. From a photo taken in spring of 2024. Watercolor.© 2025