Last year in September I had the chance to paint a commissioned portrait that was effortless to paint but the hardest on my emotions. I cried for two straight days and then just took a break from painting memorial portraits. But god works in mysterious ways… Binu, Sakhis’ mother asked if I would be able […]
Hello! I am thrilled to let you all know that I just successfully concluded a solo show of artworks inspired by nature. I titled the show Déjà Vu. Here’s why – Life threw everything and the kitchen sink at me a couple of years ago. It was really heavy going for a while there. I […]
I am thrilled to be having a show after quite a few years. Covid-19 and its aftermath sort of threw life out of gear. But I am determined to make this year count! This show is a departure from the work I usually paint – it’s all inspired by nature and is botanical art. The […]
Payal called to remind me of a kettle I had painted for her husband and her ten years ago. It was a commemorative piece to celebrate 10 years of their togetherness. Five while dating and five being married. She now wanted another piece that would celebrate 20 years of their being together. Of course, a […]
My work is about building on memories, not losing them. And this trunk is loaded with memories for my friend Sachin and his family. It belonged to his father who has since retired from the Indian Army. Sachin and I have been friends for some 25-odd years, seeing each other through the many growth phases […]
Ritu a longtime client and friend messaged to say she wanted a kettle that depicts the spiritual side of Varanasi. This one was right up my alley as they say. I had done a post on my trip to Kashi a few years ago and I knew just what to depict. The kettle is done […]
Rebirth series Acrylic on papered upcycled board. . They say when it rains it pours… The last couple of years have been tough. There has been too much rigidity because I’ve held on too long. And by holding myself rigid to not feel the pain I have allowed muscles to weaken. Both physically and emotionally. […]
I love my job!! I really mean that. I get to paint all kinds of things and on all kinds of surfaces. I have painted truck art-based inspiration on kettles, helmets, bikes, and trunks, even on dupattas, skirts, and sarees. Oh! and on denim bags – this was a first. I painted this on a […]
It’s been many years since I have painted a kettle or been asked to paint one. So I was reluctant at first to take up this commission but it was a request from a very old client. I painted a custom trunk for Suzanne in 2010 as a gift from her to her sister – […]
I get enquiries from far and wide sometimes from recommendations and then sometimes because someone chanced upon my work somewhere at some time. Balinder reached out to me with three really striking pictures that he wanted me to paint. The first obvious question was if he had the requisite permissions for me to use them […]