calming ring

Get ready for the garden party of your dreams in this lovely midi skirt from Balinese artisans Hari and Arthur. Designed from versatile rayon, the skirt features a stunning leaf motif screen printed in calming shades of olive, caramel, light grey, and white. This breezy skirt is perfect for sipping tea on a warm spring day.

A crimson monolith arises amid soft clouds of grey and aqua. They swirl gently around the fiery pillar, caressing its ardent surface. "I am obsessed with the concept of power," Made Ardika muses. "I use red here to express its force. It stands out against the calmer colors that surround it." The Balinese artist works in acrylics on canvas to create the dramatic painting.

This acrylic painting rendered on paper by India’s Sunil Jaiswal captures the serene energy of a temple, reimagined as a modern sanctuary for meditation. Boasting calming shades of blue, white and vermilion, the artwork blends architectural elements with expressive abstract strokes, forming graceful archways and domes that echo the quiet strength of sacred spaces. Jaiswal’s fluid brushwork and layered textures create a gentle, contemplative atmosphere. The temple appears almost ethereal, inviting the viewer into a space of stillness, reflection and inner harmony. The interplay of cool and warm tones symbolizes balance, perfect for anyone seeking art that brings calm and positive energy into their home.

This mesmerizing acrylic painting, rendered on paper, blends serenity, symbolism and fluid form. Expertly painted by Indian artist Sunil Jaiswal in sweeping strokes of turquoise, black and earthy tones, the composition depicts an abstract “temple,” or spiritual sanctuary, formed through the graceful merging of a stylized bird, flowing like a sacred motif, and a serene human face, suggesting inner peace, meditation and transcendence. Vertical linear accents resemble temple pillars or ladders of ascension, reinforcing the idea of rising consciousness. The artwork carries an ethereal calm, inviting viewers into a quiet space of reflection.

A young princess waits for her beloved in this beautiful folk painting by renowned Indian artist Bharti Dayal. The princess is wearing exquisite traditional Hindu attire and her pet parrot is calmly sitting on a tree branch while she looks in anticipation for her loved one with the setting sun as a backdrop. The Madhubani-style painting, made with acrylic paint and vegetable dyes on handmade paper, features shades of red, green, blue, pink, turquoise, black, grey, beige and yellow.

This stunning parasol is the work of Thai artisan Nikom. He paints an idyllic scene of cranes enjoying the evening sunset on a pond. The water is still and calm, and a bamboo grove whispers gently in the slight breeze. The parasol is crafted of hand-painted cotton with a sturdy bamboo frame.

A stunning owl stares inquisitively into the distance, showing his wise and calm nature. Handcrafted in India by Ashish Mehta, this kadam wood magnet features an exquisite jali style that enhances its bewitching aura. On top of that, it is painted by hand with golden, green and red hues, adding a luxurious accent to the piece.

In this awe-inspiring watercolor painting, Indian artist Aditi Mukhopadhyay depicts three boats gently resting on the sandy shore, their hulls weathered and textured, hinting at adventures and stories of the sea. The boats are moored with delicate ropes, casting soft shadows on the warm beach. Behind them, calm waves stretch into a tranquil turquoise sea under a serene blue sky. On the left, a rustic wooden shack with slanted roofs adds a sense of place—possibly a fisherman’s shelter. The horizon line is subtle and low, making the sky feel expansive. A few birds fly freely in the distance, adding movement to the otherwise still scene. This serene seascape artwork is rendered on handmade paper in an impressionist style.

This mesmerizing watercolor painting by Indian artist Aditi Mukhopadhyay captures a peaceful moment by the water with two gently bobbing boats, moored and resting on a calm, glassy surface. The color palette is soft and harmonious with muted blues and greys dominating the background, evoking a tranquil sky that almost merges with the sea. The boats, in warm earth tones, provide a lovely contrast to the cool water. Their reflections ripple slightly beneath them, adding a sense of gentle movement. Tethered by ropes to slender poles, the boats feel secure yet free, as if waiting patiently for their next journey. A flock of birds in mid-flight across the upper part of the sky adds life and depth to the composition, enhancing the sense of openness and quiet solitude.

As a new day dawns on the orange horizon, every subject of the Earth awakens to a heavenly glow. The line between realism and fantasy stimulates the human imagination just as dreaming of a world flourishing with peace.

Ida Ratna Ningrum conceptualizes the beginning of a new era of peace in this enchanting painting as she depicts an idyllic view into a blooming world of nature. The artist explains that the young girl sits protected under a tree in a thriving green field of harmonious flowers, far from the clutches of monolithic urban society. Finding hope in nature, the young girl embraces a dim globe to bring rejuvenation and a return to innocence, symbolizing the human concept of harmony.

Circling above, a flock of doves foreshadows the cleansing of the world's conscience, themselves being symbols of purity and modesty since ancient times. As humanity is both destined and doomed to a cyclical existence, the arrival of ancient symbols signals great changes to come.

"My definition of world peace is the desire of every human being, all who decide and choose to be at peace in their own way. If humans realize we can all choose to make peace by asking God to give us a heart that is peaceful and calm, then there will be no war. My hope for world peace is that all human beings can individually create something good and respect each other, and then peace will be established," the artist confides.

"My definition of world peace is the desire of every human being who decides and chooses to be at peace in their own way. If humans realize we can all choose to make peace by asking God to give us a heart that is peaceful and calm, then there will be no war. My hope for world peace is that all beings can individually create something good and respect each other, and then peace will be established," says Ida Ratna Ningrum.

The artist advocates for harmony and goodwill with her daydream-like painting "Pray for Peace." With idyllic realism, Ida creates a desert landscape symbolic of societal conflicts and scarcity, dominated by a prayerful young woman in a pink dress.

The artist explains that the cat and white rabbit symbolize rebirth and new beginnings, respectively, as they accompany the girl in her quest for peace. Circling above, white doves soar freely, symbolizing the release of a new period of peace under a pure blue sky. Thriving around the young woman, cacti, prickly pears and aloe represent the protection provided by mother nature, even in times of friction. An encouraging reminder of human resilience, the painting calls for a new peaceful era on planet Earth.

"Peace is the desire of every human being around the world," says the artist. "Prayer is a method of expression from a person to God and the universe. A sad girl sees a beautiful world without any feelings of peace, as if there is always war. She prays to God that the world will always be at peace without any war. If the world is free from war, the world will be peaceful, serene, and prosperous."