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Using dusky blues and browns with pops of vibrant orange, Indian artist Arnab Das captures the reflection of nature in water at sunset. An experienced landscape painter, Arnab Das deftly creates the illusion of still water mirroring back a colorful shoreline.

Working with watercolors on handmade paper, Indian artist Aditi Mukhopadhyay captures a tranquil countryside scene in an impressionist style. The landscape painting is centered around a canal that gently winds through lush fields, with the water beautifully mirroring the cloudy sky and surrounding foliage. Among the trees and vegetation, two cows graze peacefully in the sunshine-drenched field, adding a sense of pastoral life and scale. A dramatic sky with dark purple clouds contrasts against a clear patch of blue, hinting at a passing storm or the verge of changing weather. The use of vibrant greens and subtle purples, along with the soft edges and layered washes, creates a rich yet calming visual rhythm.

Artisan Saray Leandro and the beauty of the Costa Rican region invite you to transport your spaces to these paradisial lands with a gorgeous decorative accent made with natural materials. Saray uses the wood-burning technique on a round dried gourd, which she later hand-carves to depict a serene Caribbean town. The artwork is also accented with a lid and a display base, making it perfect for adding a tropical aura to your interiors.

All of nature exists in harmony, exemplified by the Tree of Life. Flowers bloom on its generous branches and colorful birds find shelter there. Vidushini works in the Madhubani style, painting the idyllic images on handmade paper.

A serene scene will take you to the traditional and natural Indian towns. Fascinated by the country's landscapes, artist Parboni Ghosh paints a watercolor impressionist composition on handmade paper, depicting a little house on a sunny and peaceful day.

The work comes stretched and signed by the artist.

Bright color courses through the tree of life, venerated by the people of Mithila. Peacocks preen in the shade of its branches and fish swim beneath while the sun watches over them. Devendra Kumar Jha works with natural dyes on handmade paper to create a joyous Madhubani painting.

As each painting is an individual folk art creation, each is unique. Colors and motifs may vary slightly from that pictured.