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I have always been a keen observer and a curious and fast
learner. My visits to various art galleries, observation of
works by great artists and travel to places in India as well
as abroad have greatly inspired me and have had an immense
effect on my paintings.
I have drawn inspiration from the richness of impressionism,
figurative yet simplistic expressions of Degas, as also the
clear patterned coloring and very thin line of the Japanese
print, furthermore, my water lilies paintings has inspired
from Claude Monet's artistic works. Along with these western
masters, the unique mixing of orange and pink colors by Amrita
Shergil fascinated me.
My choice of colors and composition was influenced by the
renowned Indian masters Madhav Satawalekar and K.K. Hebbar. My
religious upbringing & the sacred prayer offered to Lord
Mahavira inspired my Jain religious paintings. The Rajasthani
lifestyle, temples, and mountains, colorful costumes and
ornaments have also been a source of inspiration.
My works are representational and subjective. I enjoy using
delicate brushwork as well as bold thick strokes in my
paintings. The lines drawn are very forceful. The use of warm
colours, knife work enhance the beauty of painting. My
paintings are not mere colors on canvas ,they represent my
thoughts, my feelings, my ideas. They are coupled with
optimism, harmony, and depth.
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