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Supriya Kharod is a contemporary watercolor artist who paints both semi-abstract and figurative works. Her paintings have a colorful and highly-stylized vibe, reflecting her graphic design background. Her favorite subjects are the Texas landscape, the “weird” city of Austin, and her country-of-origin India. She paints and sketches on location, as well as in her home studio.


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Contemporary Color Field Paintings


The ethos of these Contemporary Color Field paintings comes from the saturated colors, the complex elements reduced to simple, organic shapes, and the playful flattening of perspective in key areas. Some colors choices are natural, while others are unnatural. These paintings also showcase the lively granulation that is unique to watercolor.
 
INDIAN BLANKET, INDIAN PAINTBRUSH, AND TEXAS BLUEBONNETS - Available COFFEE AND SOME LOVE SERVED HERE - Private Collection FALL ASPENS ON THE PECOS RIVER - Available AT DAY'S END - Artist's Collection FISHERMAN AND THE FISHPOND - Available GREEN LIZARD ADMIRING THE RIVER - Available GETTING YOUR TACO FIX ON S. FIRST - Available DOWNTOWN AUSTIN (MOPAC VIEW) - Artist's Collection DIVERSITY BAND AT THE CAPITOL - Available

s’Contemporary Figurative Paintings


Watercolor is known for its translucency and granulation. Translucency occurs because light reflects off the white paper, through thin layers of paint (called washes), and causes the painting to have a “glowing” effect. Dark areas are created using thicker applications of washes, which block light from coming through. Granulation is when the color pigments separate in water, settle into the paper, and create a textured look when they dry. Figurative work depicts an identifiable subject, even when painted in a loose, impressionistic style.

Some of the below are available for sale as giclée prints in my online shop.
 
EVERLASTING FRIENDSHIP - Available ARANGETRAM - Private Collection ABOVE JODHPUR, THE BLUE CITY - Available BEND IN THE RIO GRANDE - Private Collection PARAMOUNT - Private Collection SUNDOWN - Private Collection SUNFLOWER NO. 1 - Private Collection HANDSOME - Artist's Collection SUNRISE OF SEVEN COLORS - Private Collection SWAYAMBHU - Private Collection ROARING LION OF THE SAHYADRIS - Private Collection SKYLINE FROM THE LONG CENTER - Private Collection CYCLISTS ON THE PFLUGER BRIDGE - Private Collection THE BAT BRIDGE - Private Collection SRIRANGAM GOPURAM - Private Collection

Sketchbook


The sketchbook is the soul and the brain of an artist exposed on paper. It is a very relaxed way to practice and, because of that, a perfect laboratory for experimentation. The sketchbook contains a visual story of the artist’s journey of wonder, hope, struggle, reflection, frustration, growth, confidence, and transformation. I always carry a small sketchbook, pen, and sometimes even a small painting kit in my bag for when an opportunity arises.

MANGESHI TEMPLE FLAMENCO GUITARIST DKR FROM THE BRAZOS GARAGE NATARAJA BADRINATH TEMPLE (HAWAII) POIPU BEACH (HAWAII) CSMS SPRING CONCERT PR 36 PERSHING, CAMP MABRY

Reflections on Art, Life, and Italy


Supriya Kharod's watercolors and drawings of Italy serve as a catalyst for the anecdotes, reflections on the artist's process, and collection of life lessons featured here. This book weaves her transformative journeys through Italy, art, and life together seamlessly. Her stories and conversations are simple, yet powerful reminders that we all have so many experiences in life, in our own worlds. How do our stories serve as springboards for personal reflection and self-growth? Supriya's simple, yet deep, reflections serve as a reminder to all of us to use every opportunity life provides to reflect and grow. They are not only reflections on Italy and art, but deeper reflections on life.

To order, contact Supriya. (Please allow 1-2 months for orders to be fulfilled. USA-only.)


by Supriya Kharod
ISBN: 978-1736312605
72 pages
©2021, Sunset Valley Press

ABC: Artist Statement, Bio, CV


Artist Statement


“My work is an expression of life and nature, intended to evoke a visceral response. I push the boundaries of traditional watercolor: 1. to remove its underdog stigma in the art world, 2. to stretch and explore the potential of the medium itself, and 3. because it brings me joy; and I wish to share that joy with my audiences.

Through my painting, I strive to depict the beautiful friendship between Water and Color.

Every composition begins with a plan of where to place shapes, values, and colors. But, it truly comes to life only when the brush, loaded with paint, hits the watery surface of the paper. Then, the pigment floats in the water and settles where it wills—creating the beautiful granulation that is unique to this medium. Unlike oils and acrylics, which can be controlled and painted over multiple times, watercolor cannot and has a mind of its own. So, an aspiring painter can either accept the lack of control and enjoy the journey, or call it “too hard” and decide to give up. Everyday, I choose to accept and enjoy.”

Bio


Supriya Kharod is a contemporary watercolor artist who paints both semi-abstract and figurative works. She worked as an art director (B.A. in Advertising from Southern Methodist University), left ad agency life to pursue freelance graphic design, and ultimately, discovered her love for painting. Primarily self-taught, she now works exclusively in watercolor and has been painting professionally and exhibiting her art in local galleries and shows since 2017. 

Supriya is influenced by Modernist methodologies—as seen in her contemporary take on traditional color field paintings. Modern art pushed the boundaries of figurative realism and impressionism, and even ventured into abstraction. So, Supriya leans into her graphic design background and approaches watercolor with a similar non-traditional sensibility. Her paintings have a colorful and highly-stylized, graphic vibe. By harmonizing unusual colors, using flowing shapes, and flattening perspective, her paintings have a lively and contemporary vibe.

With the medium of watercolor, Supriya strives: 1. to remove its underdog stigma in the art world, 2. to stretch and explore its expressive potential, and 3. to transmit the same joy she receives to her audiences as well. Her favorite subjects are the Texas landscape, the “weird” city of Austin, and her country-of-origin India.

In 2021, Supriya published her first book Reflections on Art, Life, and Italy, which features her paintings and sketches of Italy, along with reflections on her art process and on life. In addition to her painting, Supriya is a second-degree black belt in taekwondo, a mother of three, serves on the City of Sunset Valley’s Arts Commission, and is a member of various art societies. Her Austin-themed prints are carried by Prima Dora and Prima Dora, Georgetown.

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