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Fresh memory

Arin and I were doing plein air painting on the grounds of the Triton Museum. We were there to see another artist friend demonstrate his methods. Arin did his salmon......

‘Twas a grand reception!

It was a wonderful evening – family, friends, fans, good art, book signing, much support and appreciation of my own and my family’s efforts. I revelled. Heartfelt thanks to all those who supported,......

Buy online: Behind the Scenes

Uma Kelkar’s first book on sketching, Behind the Scenes: The Story of Unsung Sketches has been released for online sale. It’s a beautiful hardbound book with 35+ color photographs of never......

The book is here!

Arin and I were jumping up and down seeing the first version of the book! It made me happier to see that he was more excited to open the package than......

Choice: Press Release

CHOICE A show of dynamic watercolors by award winning artist, UMA KELKAR Gallery House, Palo Alto: Sept 23 – Oct 18, 2014 Reception:  Sat, Sept 27, 2014, 6:00 pm –......

Choice: The upcoming watercolor exhibit

Painting is just part of putting a show. To keep the cost to customers down, I have decided to frame all my paintings myself. My wood frames are here and......

Practicing landscapes again!

Usual Thursday night practice. Thanks to Susan, am trying out a glass of TEST PILOT. It’s a local wine I was unaware of. This was a quick sketch, so music(Jo......

Close but no cigar

Attempted this particular painting six times today. Three times on a half sheet paper and 3 times in my study book and once in a pencil sketch. The pencil sketch......

Summer blooms

Have been wanting to paint flowers which look compositionally strong but delicate in themselves....
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