For me, painting begins with curiosity.

I have never set out to paint just one subject or follow a single style. Instead, I am drawn to the moments that make me stop and look a little longer; a winding road through the mountains, the quiet beauty of a flower, the character of a bird, the energy of a city street, or the hidden life beneath the ocean’s surface. Each painting is my way of exploring that curiosity and sharing it with others through colour, texture, and light.

Originally from India and now based in Edmonton, Canada, my journey as an artist has been anything but linear. Art was always part of my life but it wasn’t until years later, after building a career as a chef, that I gave myself permission to devote more fully to painting.

I am a self-taught oil painter. My practice has grown through observation, experimentation, and a willingness to keep learning.

Today, I paint primarily with my fingers. This tactile process makes me part of every piece. Working this way slows me down and creates a direct, physical connection with the canvas, building rich layers of colour and texture that cannot be rushed.

Although my work moves between landscapes, wildlife, florals, cityscapes, and ocean life, I don’t see them as separate subjects. They are all connected by the same desire to look closely, to understand the world a little better, and to celebrate the beauty that often goes unnoticed.

I think of my studio as a place of discovery. Every collection teaches me something new, and every painting is another step in an evolving practice. I don’t paint because I have all the answers. I paint because I enjoy the process of looking, learning, and translating those experiences into something that invites others to pause and perhaps see something they hadn’t noticed before.

Welcome, I hope something here stays with you.