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"Clouds come floating into my life, no longer to carry rain or usher storm, but to add color to my sunset sky."
Rabindranath Tagore

Excellent Archival Giclee Prints of Watercolor Paintings Available!

Merit Award in An International Art Show!

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My Story
If  there's  one thing  that has brought peace and solace to my well-being, that's painting with watercolors.  It seemed  mundane,  to  go to  after-school  classes  day  after  day  for several years while I was growing up in a little  township  called  Kalpakkam, in  the  Indian  state of Tamil Nadu that had a huge scientific community - both  my  parents/pillars, Rita  and  Late Bidyut Saha  were  Scientists.  I  learnt Hindustani Classical music for twelve  years  and  Indian Classical Dance - Bharatnatyam, and Drawing & Painting for almost ten years, day-after-day, week-after-week!

In  addition, my  sister  Nandita  (now  a  Lifestyle & Accessory Designer & my personal curator!) and I had the advantage  of  learning  several  languages as  we  spent all our childhood in the midst of a diverse community with  people  from  all  around the country. We  were  brought up in a very protective yet competitive environment  with very limited access to a lot things that I consider unnecessary; we were happy. It's only when I left the township  and  got into the "Real World", that I realized what a secured lifestyle I had, and how not easy it was once out of the cocoon. 

I  was  a  Learning & Development Professional for a long time, but something was missing. I began reminiscing about the teachers and mentors who  were a part of that important up-bringing, and started painting again. It brought  purpose  to  my  life, my identity,  and  I  have  been  painting  every  single  day  since then! I'd like to thank  all  the teachers in my creative  world, including my Art teacher, Mrs. Ramani Purniah, for teaching me how to  hold a brush and laying a strong foundation that helped me develop my own techniques over a period. They  were  not  just  after-school classes,  they were stepping stones to an absolutely rewarding Artist in me! It's not mundane anymore; the process is  therapeutic and the result organic! Thanks to the two heroes of my Art World -  Roland Lee  and  Fabio Cembranelli,  for inspiring  and  guiding  me with their  amazing skills and continued  feedback.  I  have  been  following  their  work  since 2007,  and had  the privilege of meeting them after twelve years! I am very grateful to my friends who gave me the initial nudge to share my artwork with the world. Thanks to the wonderful people who have and continue to come to the various art & craft events that I participate in. The support and encouragement truly keeps me going! And then,  there are two very important people that stand by me today - my husband Ameya  and  daughter  Diya, without whom none of this is possible.  It's an  ocean out there;  hardwork,  practice,  and  determination can truly make dreams come true! 



Landscape Paintings Hero!
Roland Lee  is  not  only  one  of  the  best landscape artists I know, but  he  is an amazing human being!  Roland's  paintings make me want  to  go  to  those places;  he can make any ordinary scene look extraordinary. I  attended  his workshop in January 2019, and then another  in  February  2020,  in  St. George, Utah.  I learnt concepts like  lights,  shadows,  soft  &  hard  edges,  negative  painting,  and more.  What  a  wealth of knowledge I received,  and what fabulous friends  I made! Roland encouraged me to visit Zion National Park. I  was  in awe of Zion  and  took a lot of pictures. I was very excited to  paint  from one  of  them  at  his  Master  Class.  Roland  continues  to share  his  feedback  about  my  work,  and  guides me every step of the way. More about Roland at www.rolandlee.com

Floral Paintings Hero!
Fabio  Cembranelli  is  one  of  the  finest  impressionist painters of flowers.  I  attended  his  workshop  in  September  2019 in Folsom, California.  I  was  always  terrified of loose watercolor techniques, but Fabio's lessons were made to look so  simple  and  fast,  and  in no  time  I  learnt to  paint  what  always  seemed  complex  to me - Roses!  The  way  Fabio  controls  water  on  paper  is  magical;  and now,  I  can apply  the technique to any flower!! Thanks Fabio! The average  age  of our wonderful  group  in Folsom was probably 65-70, and I learnt so much from them!
More about Fabio at  www.fabiocembranelli.com

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A Prized Possession - "DaintlyMade"
I religiously send every painting of mine to my sister Nandita in great anticipation of her feedback. As a designer, she has a perfect sense of  perspective,  including  lights and shadows.  Her critique has  helped me improve my technique with every painting.  Little did I know, that she was compiling all my paintings in the form of a  beautiful book titled "DaintlyMade". One of my most prized possessions, as the Preface to this book was written by my mother Rita and Late father Bidyut Saha. Nandita also  helped me design this website! 
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