Artist Statement

My work is rooted in a deep commitment to color. I paint planes of color like facets on a diamond. My representational oil paintings embody my own cultural fusion, combining the vitality and color of India with the rigor of western European painting traditions. I study the intricacies of human anatomy, as well as the birds and native flora of the Pacific Northwest. Through my experiments in color theory, I welcome viewers into a luminous world.

My process is precise and infused with intention. I prepare my canvas by applying natural earth tones like red stone and turmeric to create warmth and radiance. I delicately sketch the composition using brushes, mapping out geometric shapes to ensure accuracy in light and shadow articulation. I create detailed underpaintings, employing a nine-value scale of earth pigments. The next stage is color construction, in which I harmoniously layer the full rainbow spectrum using glazing techniques, merging classical realism with impressionistic expression. I employ the sfumato effect to create soft edges that enrich the dynamic quality of my compositions. The finished work is an illuminated, seamless color veil with a uniform surface quality.

Inspired by nature and diverse cultural experiences, my art is a bridge for deeper connection to the world around us. Combining classical realism and impressionist techniques, I strive to capture and enhance the radiance of light through color, and in so doing invite an experience of awakening, a moment of enlightenment. Each brushstroke communicates profound emotions and reflects the unity of being.