rudraneil-art

Aprilis︎ // illustration It's interesting to look into the origin of calendar months and how they came to be named. There is usually a backstory which is linked to seasons or myths. In Latin, the month April is called ‘Aprilis’. The name is said to have come from ‘Aperire’, meaning ‘to open’ or ‘bloom’, while some argue that it has a connection to the Greek goddess of beauty and fertility, Aphrodite.

Scarlet ⚔︎ // illustration One of my favourite works from last year. It was featured on several prints on my website.

Most of my art revolves around open spaces or skies so I wanted to draw this in an indoor setting. There is a crimson touch here along with a story of a mysterious lady wielding double Katanas!

जलहारी / Jalahari - Water Bearer // Art Process Paintings and posters of women carrying water pots through rural India are a familiar sight. In many villages, fetching water from wells, ponds, or rivers remains a daily chore for women. This is often seen as a symbol of resilience, tradition and cultural heritage, with women carrying multiple pots and/or balancing them on their heads.

While access to sustainable water resources has improved over the years, the reality is that many still lack clean, running water, particularly on the outskirts of urban areas. As a result, countless women and girls bear the burden—sacrificing education, enduring harsh weather, and facing systemic inequalities.

जलहारी / Jalahari - Water Bearer // illustration Paintings and posters of women carrying water pots through rural India are a familiar sight. In many villages, fetching water from wells, ponds, or rivers remains a daily chore for women. This is often seen as a symbol of resilience, tradition and cultural heritage, with women carrying multiple pots and/or balancing them on their heads.

While access to sustainable water resources has improved over the years, the reality is that many still lack clean, running water, particularly on the outskirts of urban areas. As a result, countless women and girls bear the burden—sacrificing education, enduring harsh weather, and facing systemic inequalities.