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Surround by romantic iconography, two lovers look deep into each other's eyes in this gorgeous watercolour from Shikha Kaistha. The Indian artist uses soft pinks and deep blues to depict the couple, painting them in traditional attire and sparkling jewels.

Look into Shikha Kaistha's gorgeous watercolour painting and you'll see the face of divine love. The Indian artisan uses bright, jewel-toned colours to portray the lovers, painting them in traditional attire and shimmering gemstones. In the background, a dizzying array of patterns provides the finishing touch.

A young Frida Kahlo sits regally dressed in a deep red shawl, large blue necklace, and matching rose in her hair in this gorgeous portrait by Angel del Palacio. "I wanted to show this prolific Mexican artist at her best," he explains. He works with a combination of crayons and colored pencils on paper. The composition is matted, mounted on a pinewood stretcher and covered with a protective pane of glass.

Titled "Frida en calma" in Spanish.

Newly married, a blushing bride and her handsome groom are in a palanquin on their way to his place surrounded by friends and family, as well as the palanquin bearers. Parboni Ghosh joins this festive occasion with this celebratory Madhubani painting featuring a dancing peacock and gorgeous flowers against a red background.

Madhubani or Mithila paintings is millenary painting style that has been preserved by women in northern Bihar. They draw traditional designs and depict events from epic mythology on the floors and walls of their houses. Themes revolve around religious themes, humans, deities, animals, birds and flowers thus showing the perfect harmony between humankind and their environment.