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Artist: Aruna Rao
Harbor Reflections, Oil Painting
Harbor Reflections, Oil Painting

Harbor Reflections, Oil Painting

By Aruna Rao

Located in San Francisco, CA

Artist Comments
The quiet glow of evening light drifts across a peaceful marina. Warm sunlit sails and softened colors shimmer in the still water, while a crescent moon rises g...

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Impressionist Aruna Rao Art

Materials

Oil

Sea of Clouds, Oil Painting
Sea of Clouds, Oil Painting

Sea of Clouds, Oil Painting

By Aruna Rao

Located in San Francisco, CA

Artist Comments
Towering cumulus clouds drift overhead and provide shade to the beach below. The contrast between the monumental sky and the quiet human presence on the shore speaks to humans' small but significant place in the natural world. Painted with oil on canvas, this impressionist seascape evokes tranquility.


About the Artist
Artist Aruna Rao paints impressionistic seascapes that capture the shimmer of light, the movement of water, and the quiet poetry of coastal life. "I am endlessly inspired by how light transforms a scene, softening the atmosphere and turning an ordinary moment into something unforgettable," says Aruna. Growing up in a literary family in India, she was surrounded by stories and art, which sparked her love of narrative and visual expression. After a 20-year career in IT, she returned to painting, earning an MFA with top honors from the Academy of Art University in San Francisco. Living in Florida offers endless inspiration, from sunrise beaches and glowing horizons to quiet harbors and small human moments that evoke joy and nostalgia. Influenced by French Impressionists and contemporary coastal painters, Aruna creates luminous works that invite the viewer to pause, breathe, and rediscover the beauty of the present moment. When she is not painting, she enjoys beach walks, discovering music, watching films with her husband, and spending time with their two cats.


Words that describe this painting: cloudscape, cloud, beach, coast, shore, summer, Marc Hanson...

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21st Century and Contemporary Impressionist Aruna Rao Art

Materials

Oil

Cafe Bougainvillea, Oil Painting
Cafe Bougainvillea, Oil Painting

Cafe Bougainvillea, Oil Painting

By Aruna Rao

Located in San Francisco, CA

Artist Comments
A sunlit cafe courtyard framed by bougainvillea in full bloom comes alive with color and movement. Expressive brushwork and thick impasto in the foliage create ...

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Expressionist Aruna Rao Art

Materials

Oil

Tidewalkers, Oil Painting
Tidewalkers, Oil Painting

Tidewalkers, Oil Painting

By Aruna Rao

Located in San Francisco, CA

Artist Comments
Soft light glows across the shoreline in the calm of early evening. A person and their dog share a quiet moment in the surf, their bond gently framed by shimmer...

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Impressionist Aruna Rao Art

Materials

Oil

Beachcombers, Oil Painting
Beachcombers, Oil Painting

Beachcombers, Oil Painting

By Aruna Rao

Located in San Francisco, CA

Artist Comments
A mother watches as her child searches for small treasures in the sand as the golden afternoon light shines across the shore. She savors this timeless scene of ...

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Impressionist Aruna Rao Art

Materials

Oil

Seaside Serenity
Seaside Serenity

Seaside Serenity

By Aruna Rao

Located in Atlanta, GA

Aruna Rao is a Florida-based painter specializing in luminous coastal landscapes in oils. Her work captures the interplay of light, color, and atmosphere, evoking a sense of place and tranquility. Born and raised in a literary family in India, Aruna was immersed in world literature...

Category

2010s Impressionist Aruna Rao Art

Materials

Linen, Oil

Salty Sea Breezes, Oil Painting
Salty Sea Breezes, Oil Painting

Salty Sea Breezes, Oil Painting

By Aruna Rao

Located in San Francisco, CA

Artist Comments
People wander along the shoreline in an easy, unhurried rhythm. The wide stretch of sand, blue sky, and fresh salt air evoke the simple pleasure of a beach day. Painted with oil on linen, Aruna Rao set out to capture the feeling of open space and the quiet sense of peace it brings.


About the Artist
Artist Aruna Rao paints impressionistic seascapes that capture the shimmer of light, the movement of water, and the quiet poetry of coastal life. "I am endlessly inspired by how light transforms a scene, softening the atmosphere and turning an ordinary moment into something unforgettable," says Aruna. Growing up in a literary family in India, she was surrounded by stories and art, which sparked her love of narrative and visual expression. After a 20-year career in IT, she returned to painting, earning an MFA with top honors from the Academy of Art University in San Francisco. Living in Florida offers endless inspiration, from sunrise beaches and glowing horizons to quiet harbors and small human moments that evoke joy and nostalgia. Influenced by French Impressionists and contemporary coastal painters, Aruna creates luminous works that invite the viewer to pause, breathe, and rediscover the beauty of the present moment. When she is not painting, she enjoys beach walks, discovering music, watching films with her husband, and spending time with their two cats.


Words that describe this painting: beach, shoreline, sea, coast, summer, Marc Hanson...

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Impressionist Aruna Rao Art

Materials

Oil

Quiet Horizons, Oil Painting
Quiet Horizons, Oil Painting

Quiet Horizons, Oil Painting

By Aruna Rao

Located in San Francisco, CA

Artist Comments
Artist Aruna Rao captures the peaceful stillness of a sunlit dune path leading toward the open sea. Warm grasses glow in the gentle light, while a soft sky and ...

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Impressionist Aruna Rao Art

Materials

Oil

Beneath the Arches, Oil Painting
Beneath the Arches, Oil Painting

Beneath the Arches, Oil Painting

By Aruna Rao

Located in San Francisco, CA

Artist Comments
The impressionist painting captures the ease of a sunlit afternoon spent in a Mediterranean garden courtyard. Warm light filters th...

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Impressionist Aruna Rao Art

Materials

Oil

Silhouettes by Dawn’s Golden Light, Oil Painting
Silhouettes by Dawn’s Golden Light, Oil Painting

Silhouettes by Dawn’s Golden Light, Oil Painting

By Aruna Rao

Located in San Francisco, CA

Artist Comments
Sunrise filters through the windswept coastal trees. Warm golds and soft pinks shimmer across the water, while the dark silhouettes of branches frame the glowing horizon. The contrast between radiant light and shadow creates a peaceful, intimate moment at daybreak.


About the Artist
Artist Aruna Rao paints impressionistic seascapes that capture the shimmer of light, the movement of water, and the quiet poetry of coastal life. "I am endlessly inspired by how light transforms a scene, softening the atmosphere and turning an ordinary moment into something unforgettable," says Aruna. Growing up in a literary family in India, she was surrounded by stories and art, which sparked her love of narrative and visual expression. After a 20-year career in IT, she returned to painting, earning an MFA with top honors from the Academy of Art University in San Francisco. Living in Florida offers endless inspiration, from sunrise beaches and glowing horizons to quiet harbors and small human moments that evoke joy and nostalgia. Influenced by French Impressionists and contemporary coastal painters, Aruna creates luminous works that invite the viewer to pause, breathe, and rediscover the beauty of the present moment. When she is not painting, she enjoys beach walks, discovering music, watching films with her husband, and spending time with their two cats.


Words that describe this painting: sunrise, coast, Brent Cotton...

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Impressionist Aruna Rao Art

Materials

Oil

Cedar Haven
Cedar Haven

Cedar Haven

By Aruna Rao

Located in Atlanta, GA

Aruna Rao is a Florida-based painter specializing in luminous coastal landscapes in oils. Her work captures the interplay of light, color, and atmosphere, evoking a sense of place an...

Category

2010s Impressionist Aruna Rao Art

Materials

Linen, Oil

Prelude, Oil Painting
Prelude, Oil Painting

Prelude, Oil Painting

By Aruna Rao

Located in San Francisco, CA

Artist Comments
The quiet anticipation of an evening settles over the coast. Soft pastel light gathers along the horizon as clouds drift across the sky and seabirds glide towar...

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Impressionist Aruna Rao Art

Materials

Oil

Squint, Oil Painting
Squint, Oil Painting

Squint, Oil Painting

By Aruna Rao

Located in San Francisco, CA

Artist Comments
Light shimmers across the water as the sun goes down. A sailboat fades in the distance, while the rocks in the foreground frame the scene. The soft breeze, glow...

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Impressionist Aruna Rao Art

Materials

Oil

Beckoning Sea, Oil Painting
Beckoning Sea, Oil Painting

Beckoning Sea, Oil Painting

By Aruna Rao

Located in San Francisco, CA

Artist Comments
Artist Aruna Rao captures the endless rhythm of waves rolling toward the shore, reflecting the hypnotic pull of the ocean. The path through the dunes, the winds...

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Impressionist Aruna Rao Art

Materials

Oil

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