Ushas Fine Art Creations

Puppy dog looks - Pet portrait

noreply@blogger.com (usetty) — Tue, 14 Apr 2026 11:36:00 +0000

She seemed to know she was about to be painted. Her expressive eyes and soulful expression inspired me to create this pet portrait for my dear friend. This Indie breed doggie giving the puppy dog looks- goes by the name Tataghat.

Tataghat is a brown dog wearing a red collar resting on a stone surface giving the 'Puppy dog' looks and creating a serene atmosphere.

Tataghat Indie

acrylic on canvas

12x15 inches

In a private collection

Random Expressions - group Art Show at Bengaluru

noreply@blogger.com (usetty) — Thu, 19 Mar 2026 16:54:00 +0000

'Random Expressions' group art show of 53 artists organized by curator/artist Mrs Shyamala Ramanand at the Indian Institute of World Culture.

Displaying for the first time four of my treasured paintings from 'The Herd' series, as these were my father's favorite paintings.

Please visit if you happen to be in Bengaluru. 20th to 25th March 2026

Sharing some beautiful moments of the show.

Portrait Painting

noreply@blogger.com (usetty) — Wed, 25 Feb 2026 11:34:00 +0000

Life has a beautiful way of surprising us, sprinkling moments of magic when we least expect them. In today’s ever-widening web of connections, it is remarkable how we can reconnect with friends after decades apart.

Meeting a dear friend again—albeit virtually—after nearly half a century was such a joy. The familiar dimple in her cheeks and the unmistakable twinkle in her eyes remained just as I remembered, unchanged in time and spirit, instantly lighting up my heart. That cherished familiarity inspired me to paint her portrait.

Portrait painting has always brought me deep satisfaction and delight. Capturing the likeness and emotion of a living, multi-dimensional person on a two-dimensional canvas is both a challenge and a thrill—made complete when I see my muse recognize herself in the work.

Oil painting on canvas

An exclusive Ganesha paintings Art show - Vakrathunda Mahakaya -3

noreply@blogger.com (usetty) — Mon, 01 Sep 2025 09:10:00 +0000

Very happy to be a participant of 'Vakrathunda Mahakaya -3' group art show at Indian Institute of World Culture. 60 artists present 60 Ganesha paintings each, done in their own unique styles.

Exhibiting for the last 3 years in a row, every year in celebration of Ganesh Chaturthi festival, the art show is now well received by art lovers and the public. Curated and organized by Mrs Shyamala Ramanand of 'Akanksha' - the show starts 1st September 2025 through 7th September 2025 Sunday.

Do not miss this beautiful art show if you happen to be in Bengaluru. Venue - Indian Institute of World Culture, Basavanagudi, Bengaluru.

Inauguration on 2nd September 2025 by eminent artists

International Women's Day Art Show at Indian Institute of World Culture - Bengaluru

noreply@blogger.com (usetty) — Fri, 07 Mar 2025 10:22:00 +0000

Happy to be a part of 'Nari Kala Mahotsav' an art show celebrating International Women's Day. This is a 'Spring' themed women's Art Show, organized and curated by Mrs Shyamala Ramanand of "Akanksha' women's group. Dates - 8th March to 15th March 2025. Venue - Indian Institute of World Culture.

Exhibiting two of my 'en plein aire' landscapes finished in studio.

'Siesta' - 24x30 inch - acrylic painting on canvas (framed) - Ranganthittu Bird Sanctuary

'Sunlight Peeping' - 24x30 inch - oil painting on canvas (framed) - Mysore University campus park

Featured on Youtube by Arts Angle

noreply@blogger.com (usetty) — Wed, 12 Feb 2025 15:47:00 +0000

Happy to share that Dr Tara Kashyap PhD- Indian Art Historian and Writer has featured me on herArts Angle youtube channel . Many thanks to Dr Tara Kashyap who has conceptualized this. Looking forward to part 2 of this concept.

Can watch this on Facebook

https://www.facebook.com/share/p/1EQQCkyQiB/

Follow me on facebook to be keep updated on my art journey

https://www.facebook.com/usha.shantharam

The Haat of Art - Republic Day art exhitibon at Palace grounds - Bengaluru

noreply@blogger.com (usetty) — Wed, 12 Feb 2025 15:20:00 +0000

The Haat of Art - meaning the 'The Hand of Art' art exhibition was inaugurated by the Governor of Karnataka Shri Thawar Chand Gehlot and promoted by Shri Vindu Dara Singh son of famous :Indian wrestler Dara Singh. The show was held from 24th to 26th January at the Palace Grounds Bengaluru. 26th January being the Republic Day of India. Here are some beautiful memories.

India Art Festival - group art show at Palace grounds Bengaluru

noreply@blogger.com (usetty) — Mon, 30 Dec 2024 15:22:00 +0000

India Art Festival - was held at Bengaluru from 19th Dec to 22 Dec 2024 at the Palace Grounds, and I was represented by Akanksha Art Gallery. In this show I had displayed two paintings from my classical dancers 'Laya' series of paintings. Inspired by the Khajuraho Festival of Dance, I did it in memory of my mother who was a Bharatha Naatyam dance lover.

Sharing some beautiful moments of the show

Plein De Vie - group art show at Pondicherry

noreply@blogger.com (usetty) — Mon, 30 Dec 2024 14:39:00 +0000

Sharing pictures of my recent group art show held in Pondicherry at Tasmai Centre for Art and Culture. Pictures were sent to me as I was unable to attend the inauguration. It was held through 20th to 22nd Decmber 2024.

Two December shows - ongoing at same dates

noreply@blogger.com (usetty) — Thu, 19 Dec 2024 02:18:00 +0000

Two art shows this December 2024

2024 – India Art Festival – Akanksha Art Gallery presentation at Palace grounds – 19^th to 22^nd December.

2024 – Plein De Vie – group art show at Tasmai Centre of Art – Pondicherry – 20^th to 22^nd December

Very excited about both the shows.

India Art Festival' a mega art show in Bengaluru Palace grounds .

'Plein De Vie' group art show - for the first time in my home town Pondicherry.

2024 - Vakrathunda Mahakaya - 2 - group art show

noreply@blogger.com (usetty) — Thu, 19 Dec 2024 02:05:00 +0000

2024 – Vakrathunda Mahakaya -2 at Indian Institute of World Culture Bengaluru – 5^th to 15^th September

Organized by Akandsha Art Gallery, this show showcased 'The Lord Ganesha' paintings in his various forms by 80 artists in 80 different creations.

Some beautiful moments of the show

India Art Festival 2023 and Vakrathunda Mahakaaya 1 - exhibitions 2023

noreply@blogger.com (usetty) — Thu, 19 Dec 2024 01:50:00 +0000

- 2023 – India Art Festival – Akankshsa Art Gallery presentation at Palace Grounds – 14^th to for 17^th December.

-2023 – “Vakratunda Mahakaya’ – Akanksha group show at Indian Institute of World Culture Bengaluru – 13^th to 24^th September.

Some memorable moments of the India Art Festival 2023 - I had displayed 4 paintings from the 'Love in Lal Bagh' series of paintings for this show.

With Mrs Shyamala Ramanand - Akanksha Art Gallery

'Naari Kala Utsav' group art Show in 2023

noreply@blogger.com (usetty) — Thu, 19 Dec 2024 01:22:00 +0000

‘Nari Kala Mahotsav’ mega Women’s Day show at Chitra Kala Parishad Bengaluru. 8^th to 12^th March 2023, organized by Akanksha Art Gallery.

Displayed two gems for this shows namely Golden Age 1 and Golden Age 2.

Some beautiful moments from the show.

with renowned artist Chandranath Acharya

----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------

Guest at online Art Show - Random Expressions

noreply@blogger.com (usetty) — Wed, 31 Jul 2024 08:21:00 +0000

My Pet Lab Retriever painting

noreply@blogger.com (usetty) — Thu, 16 Sep 2021 13:03:00 +0000

Recently my pet Labrador Retriever has become my willing muse to most of my water color paintings. Not a penny spent for getting her to pose. Mostly clicks turned into paintings, as she is not very cooperative where staying still for me is concerned.

Here is a few of them

They are all water color paintings on paper of size -9x6 inches.

Visit pixels.com to view or collect prints of these paintings; or products with these artworks printed on them. T shirts and mobile cases with this artwork are quite the rage for pet owners and lovers.

SHE Cares - painting for a cause - Online Art Show - 'SHE' - Woman'ess and Beyond

noreply@blogger.com (usetty) — Mon, 15 Mar 2021 11:46:00 +0000

Proud to be a part of an art show created for the cause of ' Right to quality education for the children of Dream School Foundation - and NGO of Bengaluru.

I painted this Mother and Child specially for this purpose and is now displayed on the Online Group Art Show called ' SHE' - Woman'ess and Beyond. This is an initiative by Mrs Shyamala Ramanand - Creative Head of Akanksha Group Art Shows and Festivals. In this show which celebrates the Women's Day of March 2021, all artists have pledged 40% of their proceeds of the show to the Dream School Foundation NGO and the show starting 8th March will go through for one month till 8th April 2021. Visit Akanksha Art to view 41 paintings of 41 participating artists.

SHE Cares

30x20 inches

Acrylic on canvas

Akanksha Online Art Show - 'SHE'- Woman'ess and Beyond

I have portrayed on canvas using a limited palette of just Cerulean Blue and Cadmium Orange - A young woman loveingly cares and is carryling her child on her slim waist. This being a normal way to carrying a child in our society. A child indeed feels the warmth the mother's love and also has the advantage of viewing the world from a higher plane seated on it's mother's arms.

It is a very comfortable way of taking care of child for the Mom too, as she can carry on with most of her duties this way. Some of us may have experienced this beautiful stage of life on Mother's Arms.

Flora in my Garden - Small paintings

noreply@blogger.com (usetty) — Sun, 24 Jan 2021 12:18:00 +0000

The beautiful Flora in my little garden inspired me into painting this series of small size, square format paintings. Soothing to the eye, delicate flowers tend to bring a feel of peace and calm into my mind.

Suitable for display in 'cluster format' anywhere in home or office.

Cluster Display of square format Flower paintings done on canvas board.

Little Flowers 1

12x12 inches