White and Black Betta,'Original Signed Betta Fish Painting from Bali'

Aquatic Bond I,'Signed Colorful Madhubani Fish Painting from India'

Working in the time-honored style of Hindu Madhubani paintings, Indian artist Ambika Devi paints three pairs of fish that dance around beautiful lotus flowers. She paints the entrancing composition with intricate black lines, accentuating the fish... ... more

Be Glad II,'Signed Painting of an Elephant with a Golden Sun'

For this painting, Thai artist Det reflects on elephants' unique way of showing happiness. Instead of smiling as people do, they open their mouths wide and sing with their voice. Det paints the realistic image of an elephant in black and white,... ... more

Aging Time,'Signed Black and White Painting of an Elephant from Thailand'

Working in a hyper-realistic style, Thai artist Det paints the profile of an elephant in black and white, marveling how the pachyderm's skin is strikingly similar to that of humans as we get older. He frames the elephant against a stark black... ... more

Watching the Moon,'Signed Painting of an Elephant in Black and White'

Inspired by the romantic air of the full moon, Thai artist Det paints this lovely composition. In black and white, an elephant is captured in a realist style, opening its mount wide and lifting its trunk towards the sky against the Thai landscape.... ... more

Pray to the Moon,'Signed Painting of an Elephant with a Golden Moon'

Thai artist Det reflects on a myth about the full moon that exists in many countries. He says that if you pray to the full moon, you'll get what you wish for. He paints this composition in black and white, depicting the profile of an elephant in a... ... more

Delighted Mind,'Signed Elephant and Moon Painting from Thailand'

In a strikingly realist style, Thai artist Det paints the profile of an elephant against the landscape in this black and white composition. He reflects on the beauty of the full moon, capturing it in gleaming gold foil. This piece is part of the... ... more

Happiness Smile II,'Signed Painting of an Elephant and a Red Sun from Thailand'

This painting is part of Thai artisan Det's concept "Elephant beauty from my mind." Against a stark red sun in a vertical composition, an elephant in black and white with realistic details raises its trunk towards the sky. Det reflects on how the... ... more

A Couple of Mature Betta Fish,'Signed Painting of Red and Blue Betta Fish from Bali'

Traveling side-by-side, a couple of mature betta fish swim together in this painting from Bali. Mahmud paints this composition, capturing the bettas in hues of red, blue and white. The male betta displays elaborate, frilly fins while the female is... ... more

A Couple Teen Betta Fish,'Signed Betta Fish Couple Painting from India'

Traveling side-by-side, a couple of young betta fish swim together in this painting from Bali. Mahmud paints this composition, capturing the bettas in hues of red, blue, white, and orange. The male betta displays elaborate fins while the female is... ... more

9 Betta Fish,'Signed Painting of Betta Fish from Bali (2019)'

About his original composition, Balinese artist Mahmud says "There is a couple of betta fish that look romantic in the middle of other betta fish. An aggressive betta fish can really show off its beauty when it is about to attract a female." At the... ... more

Rainbow Arowana,'Signed Painting of a Rainbow Arowana Fish from Bali'

Showing off scales that display green, red, and yellow rainbows, a glorious arowana fish is the subject of this painting by Balinese artist Mahmud. He paints this composition in an naturalist style that highlights the beauty of this stunning... ... more

9 Arowana II,'Signed Arowana-Themed Painting from Bali'

Says Balinese artist Mahmud, "Nine arowana fish are led by one super-red alpha male, which is always accompanied by one green female, are about to go hunting. They are known as agile when hunting. Sometimes they gather, but they also split up... ... more

Spiky Rainbow Betta,'Signed Original Rainbow Betta Fish Painting from Bali'

A beautiful Balinese betta moves slowly through its underwater habitat. Mahmud captures its slow and elegant gestures in splendid detail. The dramatic colors, fins and tail make this one of the loveliest fish in the world. ... more

Making Love,'Signed Realist Painting of Two Asian Arowana Fish (2019)'

Swimming around each other, two Asian arowana with gleaming red and black scales engage in romance. Balinese artist Mahmud paints this nature-inspired scene in a realist style, imagining the two fish as the lovers Rama and Shita from the Hindu epic... ... more

Refreshing,'Signed Realist Arowana Fish Painting from Bali (2010)'

In this painting by Balinese artist Mahmud, one Asian arowana fish chases another. The fish gleam with red and black scales against their dark, leafy environment, captured in a realist style. The artist imagines that these fish sometimes chase each... ... more

Father's Pride III,'Signed Father and Child Painting with Cotton Accents'

Standing proudly, an African father shows off his child. Ghanaian artist K. Baka paints this composition, depicting his subjects in stark black against an abstract background of blue and white. The father wears cotton clothing printed with... ... more

Peaceful Heart,'Signed Expressionist Peace Painting of a Man and Doves'

Bali's Aricadia creates a fascinating composition full of symbolism. He depicts a tall, muscular man surrounded by white doves removing bullets and land mines from a war zone. "In this world, we don't need any weapons to achieve a feeling of peace.... ... more