UGallery Paintings

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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.

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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...

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The radiant warmth of sunset settles over a quiet harbor. Boats rest gently on still water as brilliant golds, oranges, and soft greens ripple across the sky and sea. Distant lights shimmer along the shoreline, adding a touch of evening calm.

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: sunset, harbor, sailboat, Brent Cotton...

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A cluster of trees rises at the center of a field, their foliage showing the colors of autumn. Vertical strokes in the foreground suggest grass, while a thin wh...

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The sky and the sea appear to merge through shifting shades of blue. Brown tones in the foreground suggest the sand beneath the shallow water. White strokes cap...

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A heron stands leg-deep in the water, a fresh catch held neatly in its beak. The geometric, streamlined style gives the piece a modern clarity. The quiet settin...

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Cypress trees draped with Spanish moss rise from the deep green Chowan River on an overcast early fall day. Cypress knees protrude near the trunks, adding textu...

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Shades of blue, turquoise, and green suggest a garden scene. Drip and spatter techniques create the impression of blooming flowers and thriving plants. This flo...

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A striking two-panel composition merges luminous metallic blues, soft lavenders, crisp whites, and verdant greens into an evocative exploration of natural forms...

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A man in a suit holds a woman as she leans back. The limited palette helps the viewer to take in the scene quickly and emotionally. Her teal dress creates a nea...

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A bride and two of her bridesmaids hold bouquets. The composition focuses on ritual and repetition, with the three women cropped at the neck and waist forming a...

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A crepe-myrtle tree blooms with delicate flowers that resemble colorful confetti. Its leaves sway gently in the breeze, glowing softly in the summer sunlight. E...

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A tulip poplar towers like a golden pagoda on a beautiful sunny day. The pastel light from the sky reflects its warm glow on the tree. The artwork evokes a jo...

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Three anthropomorphized hares and a cowboy stand side by side. Grey and blue stripes visually separate the figures from each other. The stylized suits give the ...

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A man with a tall hat and a patterned suit dominates the composition. A smaller figure floats in the upper left corner. A flat green background creates a strong...

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Under the bright sunlight, a salmon-pink rose glows like a soft yellow diamond. Its stem and leaves blend subtly with the purple and blue background. The bright...

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This luminous collage meditates on transformation, possibility, and the boundless nature of existence. Geometric forms, gold and copper leaf, and the number nin...

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Sunlight accentuates the quaint stone walls and shutters of an Italian house. Flowers with creeping vines create a dramatic and highly textured visual effect. P...

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A golden light sweeps across the lowlands as the sun sets. Warm hues of ochre, red, and green sparkle in the last light of day. A path meanders past the pond an...

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A layer of emerald green rests atop a base of purple, pale blue, and white, creating a striking contrast of light and dark. Scratches and marks added while the ...

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Shades of blue, rust, and cream shape this abstract landscape. Splashes of grey and black dots scatter across the surface. Scratched and scraped paint introdu...

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The unparalleled beauty and quietness of deep, freshly fallen snow bring varied responses. To the romantic, it is miraculous. Maybe to the child, it signals a h...

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A white square, intersected by angled black lines, sits at the center of a dark background. The geometric forms draw the viewer into a focused visual dialogue. ...

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Two barns rest on a quiet farm, surrounded by autumn colors. The overcast morning softens the warm tones across the rolling hills. The scene captures the serene...

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Bright morning sunlight filters through nearly bare trees as a young mother gives her daughter a piggyback ride. Patches of lingering snow melt in the rising te...

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Chipped stucco exposes the history of an abandoned mountain home under gray skies. The ghosts of simple times linger in the yard, scattered with rusted children...

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A heron stretches its wings, mirrored perfectly in the water below. The rising sun and distant mountains add a subtle, dramatic backdrop. Simplified shapes enha...

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A serene, stylized painting depicts a heron standing elegantly on a sandy beach beside a clump of greenery. A calm ocean and distant landforms provide a harmoni...

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Shades of blue, green, and white suggest a peaceful landscape. The painting reflects the quiet, expansive spaces in nature that always draw artist Kajal Zaveri....

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A floating nest holds a single blue egg, a quiet reminder of how precious life can be. Swirling shapes rise behind it like memories that refuse to fade. Fine, e...

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A soft golden glow radiates from an abstract, serene landscape. At its center, a window-like square reveals a classical horizon where earth, water, and sky meet...

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People walk and chat along a New York City sidewalk. Buildings rise on the left, and trees offer shade on the right, creating a lively balance of architecture a...

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A woman in a white shirt over a black bikini strolls along a wooden boardwalk. Tall grasses sway on both sides, with lush greenery rising to the left. The sce...

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In a shaft of late-afternoon light, a woman sits half-submerged in an antique tub. The deep green walls around her fall into shadow. She looks at her rubber duc...

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The sun, partially hidden by clouds, casts a fiery blaze across the sky. This scene draws inspiration from the solstice, an astronomical phenomenon celebrated a...

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This artwork depicts a heron standing at the water's edge, its reflection mirrored in the calm surface below, within a stylized coastal landscape. The clean, gr...

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The painting shows two white herons standing in shallow water. Their reflections are mirrored beneath them, accompanied by a pink lotus flower and a calm sky. T...

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Deep in the woods in early evening, a clearing reveals a charming vintage Airstream trailer. Soft string lights add a timeless,...

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A lone figure stands before a slot machine set against a wide Western horizon. The barren landscape reflects a sense of modern isolation. The man isn’t gambli...

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A group of koi fish swims through a pond as autumn leaves drift on the surface, creating a lively interplay of color and texture. Artist Onelio Marrero captures...

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On a summer afternoon, a woman pauses on the High Line after a visit to the nearby Whitney Museum. Coneflowers and sunflowers frame the scene, with the Hudson R...

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Three figures stand side by side, their colorful attire standing out against the warm background. This artwork is part of artist John McCabe's EP release, Belmo...

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A subway train pulls into a station with a checkered floor and an arched skylight. Concert posters line the walls, adding pops of color. Bold lines guide the ey...

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A girl lifts her skirt as she dances with her partner, not shown in the frame. Her pose communicates a quiet, ambiguous narrative. The slight twist of the torso...

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The painting features two dancers mid-dance, with only their legs shown in the frame. The woman's swirling skirt suggests a sudden lift or spin. The cropped per...

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Four stylized figures stand in a row against alternating blue and gray vertical panels. Each wears a distinct, patterned suit that highlights their personalitie...

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Four anthropomorphic figures wearing suits or cowboy shirts surround a man in a chef's uniform. Their patterned clothing stands out against the flat turquoise b...

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A woman’s blue dress twists and turns as she dances. The cropped composition focuses attention on her body language and the way fabric and skin respond to mov...

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A two-story storefront rises against a solid blue background. Cracks in the green wall reveal red bricks beneath. Artist John McCabe created this piece as the c...

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Soft clouds drift across the sky in this serene coastal landscape. A narrow stretch of brown and green dune grasses extends diagonally into the distance. At the...

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This modern painting features a dancer in mid-slide. The contrast between his bright, colorful tie and the otherwise muted, neutral palette of his outfit and ba...

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A girl with a yellow Gerbera daisy for a head holds an orange refrigerator with human limbs in one hand and a cupcake topped with a telephone on the other. This...

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A vintage sedan cuts through a blazing blue desert sky as the driver glances out the window, caught between curiosity and concern. He knows mirages are common i...

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Artist Lisa Carney creates a calming abstract piece with intuitive blends of blue-gray and navy accented by antique gold. Drips of light blue over a pale-blue b...

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The south side of town feels like a place time forgot. Its worn charm is part of the appeal. The South Side Diner has stood on the corner since the 1940s, belov...

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Artist Dorothy Gaziano highlights shades of white with pastel undertones in this lightly textured abstract. Darker areas of blue, purple, and gray frame the lig...

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This abstract composition features blocks and shapes in shades of blue, teal, gray, black, and white, forming a towering, building-like structure. A light blue ...

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Simplified shapes and colors form a fragmented image of a village and night sky. Accents of warm colors from the moon and houses balance the dominant blue and g...

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Artist Robert Hofherr presents a derelict structure forgotten in the woods in a bold expressionist style. A blue underpainting and high-energy palette bring the...

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Artist Robert Hofherr captures a group of old barns in an expressive style. Executed quickly and energetically, the piece emphasizes instinct over overthinking....

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Artist Onelio Marrero captures a father and son discussing artwork in a gallery at the Metropolitan Museum of Art. He loves visiting museums as much for the pat...