I am an artist based in India and my creative expression is rooted in my growing up years. I was brought up by loving and supportive parents who were also ‘Artists’. I spent hours gazing at my mom’s lovely paintings that adorned the walls of our home. These gems captivated my tender spirit at a very young age. My dad was a skilled architect, sketched beautifully, and loved nature. He spent his mornings in our house garden tending to plants, pruning trees, and carving green canopies. The garden was also my favourite childhood ‘Playground’. My brother and I spent a lot of time outdoors playing cricket, flying kites, and chasing after butterflies. The garden was also our ‘Starship’ offering stellar views of the night sky, the raging storm clouds, and the foggy hibernal mornings. I wasn’t aware at that time these experiences were birthing and shaping the ‘painter’ in me. In school, I enjoyed drawing and later experimented with portraiture in oil paints. Although I pursued a career in teaching for 7 years after majoring in Economics, the zeal to create never left me. I wrote poetry and learnt to play the guitar but found most joy in painting. During the pandemic in 2020, I devoted more time to paint, and learn from the timeless workmanship of old masters and talented contemporary artists as well. As I continue to hone my skills and grow as an artist, there is not one dull moment. Each day brings forth edification and fresh discoveries.