Why I paint
Professional Summary
Self-taught fine artist, exhibiting and selling professionally for five years. Figurative artist specializing in human form and moods. Work mainly with colored pencils; also graphite, oils and pastels.
Work History
Raised in New Delhi, India, pursued a corporate career for three decades, and working fulltime as an artist since 2019. Created more than 75 pieces in the last five years, participating in exhibitions and selling to private patrons.
Inspired by human moods and emotions to produce work that has a modern feel, while possessing a unique true-to-life quality.
Series produced:
· Aabhushan (Adornment) Series – Exploration of women’s expression of femininity
· Couples In Motion – B&W portrayals of intimacy
· Colors of India – India seen through its villages and customs
· Bollywood Series – Portrayal of iconic stars for the fans
· Expressive Hands – How women express the unsaid with hands
Certification
· Diploma from National Institute of Fina Arts (NIFA), Gurgaon, India (2023).
Achievements
· Participated in India Art Fair, Delhi 2022
· Participated in India Art Fair, Mumbai, 2023
· More than 20 art works sold to patrons in India, Singapore and USA.
. Selected by Hill Centre Galleries Juried Show 2026, Washington DC
If not for human emotions the world would be just a bland mix of colored chalk. Humans express themselves via nuances of how they carry themselves – how they sit, the gesture of a finger, placing of a hand, their attire and ornamentation. My art is an examination of these human forms and moods. Through my art I wish to gaze at the grace, the dignity, and vulnerabilities of people by veering away from traditional portraiture.
As a medium, colored pencils allow me to work on details and bring a true-to-life quality that can evoke myriad emotions. These details are what make a viewer want to touch it, feel it, get closer to the subject.
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