About the Artist

I best describe myself as a commercial artist by qualification and a fine artist by choice. My journey with art began at a young age, drawing inspiration from my grandmother as she worked at her easel. While she painted, I would sit on the floor, insisting on creating my own little masterpieces - a love affair with art that has only deepened with time.

 

In 1987, I completed my diploma in Commercial Art in Delhi and worked briefly in advertising. Life soon took its natural course, and marriage and children became my priorities. Yet, my passion for fine art never waned - it blossomed quietly, side by side, as I experimented with different styles.

 

Over the years, I’ve explored a variety of mediums - oil, watercolour, pen & ink, charcoal, and dry pastels - each offering its own magic and challenge. My subjects reflect the things that inspire me most: portraits, landscapes, flora and fauna, abstract compositions, and bespoke customised commissions. The constant, however, is my love for realism, capturing the essence of a moment, a person, or a scene with authenticity.

 

My relationship with art is anything but conventional. Landscapes were my first love; nature in all its pristine glory, unmarred by human presence. That is, until my husband playfully threatened to fill our walls with other artists’ portraits if I didn’t start painting humans. Reluctantly, I turned my gaze toward faces and expressions. To my surprise, I found joy in capturing the nuances of human emotion, particularly with the delicate touch of watercolour and soft pastels. (Don’t tell him, but he was right—I do love painting portraits now.)

 

Art is my sanctuary, my indulgence, my eternal muse. Some mornings, I’ve been known to head straight to my easel, brush in hand, before even considering coffee. And yes, there was that time I painted all night to keep my daughter company while she crammed for exams; a win-win situation if ever there was one.

 

I am not one for conforming to artistic norms. While galleries may favour curated series, I prefer the thrill of variety - moving fluidly between mediums, styles, and subjects. Call me an art hobbyist if you must, but I see it as embracing boundless possibilities. Or, if you prefer literary comparisons, call me Howard Roark; uncompromising in my creative freedom, though a touch less dramatic (and without the architectural flair).

 

At its heart, my work is about the joy of creation. Every piece is a story waiting to be told, a moment captured for someone to treasure.

 

I invite you to step into my world of colour, texture, and emotion.