Golden Dome

Medium: Acrylics on gallery-wrapped canvas. 

This painting captures a lively street scene in a warm, sunlit town, rendered in a loose, expressive style bursting with color.

Medium: Acrylics on gallery-wrapped canvas.

The painting depicts a grand domed building, likely inspired by the Dome of the Rock, centered at the top of a wide stone stairway. The structure features a large, radiant golden dome that glows warmly against a soft, airy sky filled with sweeping strokes of pale blue, white, and hints of yellow.

Acrylics on gallery wrapped canvas Size: 48x48 This painting depicts a grand Mughal-style architectural scene viewed through an ornate archway. The arch frames a large mosque-like structure with multiple domes and tall minarets, painted in rich shades of red, orange, and gold. The perspective leads the viewer’s eye through the central gateway toward the main courtyard, where small human figures walk across a sunlit plaza rendered in warm, glowing hues. The sky above is a soft blend of blues, whites, and pale yellows, suggesting a bright afternoon with scattered clouds. The arch itself is elaborately decorated with floral and geometric motifs in teal, gold, and brown tones, creating a strong contrast with the vibrant architecture it frames. The overall composition evokes a sense of cultural grandeur and spiritual serenity, capturing the elegance of South Asian or Islamic architectural heritage. On the right, flowing organic patterns of flowers and vines dominate the composition. The flowers, painted in lively pinks and blues with touches of gold, seem to swirl upward, intertwining with the building. Gold filigree lines and curving stems connect the natural and architectural elements, creating a sense of unity and movement. The background consists of soft, blended hues of beige, gold, and sky blue, overlaid with faint circular and geometric patterns that add depth and texture. The entire piece has a luxurious, almost ethereal feel — fusing nature and architecture in a harmonious, ornamental design.  

Acrylics on professional gallery-wrapped canvas. The Badshahi Mosque was constructed by the Mughal emperor Aurangzeb between 1671 and 1673 and was the largest mosque in the world. The mosque is an important example of Mughal architecture, with an exterior that is decorated with carved red sandstone with marble inlay. It remains the largest mosque of the Mughal-era. and is now one of Pakistan’s most iconic sights. I am thrilled to paint this mosque as it is a great reminder of Muslim rule over the Subcontinent. I have many childhood memories that are relived every time that I see this painting. Size: 24×36 inches