Meghana Mitragotri
A resident of Livermore, California, I am a Watercolor Artist that draws inspiration from quaint countryside landscapes, flowers and birds. Lighthouses and windmills are also among my favorite subjects. My style is often realistic, and sometimes impressionistic. I was born in a family of scientists and grew up in Kalpakkam, a township in southern India. Growing up in a diverse community elevated my creative interests in Art, Languages, Classical Music and Dance. While in grade school, I took art classes and was introduced to media like colored pencils, pastels, watercolors, acrylic, and oils. However, watercolors became my choice of medium because of the sheer versatility of water resulting in an array of shades, movement, textures and hues, that bring to life my idea of natural beauty and a level of serenity in a painting.
I started to develop my own techniques over a period and continue to learn tricks and tips to include wet-into-wet, negative painting, lights vs. shadows, color theory into my artwork. I love using a variety of bold and subtle colors alike in my paintings and must have a shade of green in ALL my pieces! I closely follow the work of renowned artists whose art style and compositions have inspired me. Painting has always been my favorite hobby. I have been encouraged by family and close friends to take this hobby a notch up, and this has made me a full-time artist allowing me to become a member of organizations including Pleasanton Art League, Livermore Art Association, Dublin Arts Collective, and California Watercolor Association. I also enjoy demonstrating my art style for various audiences! In addition to being a Watercolor Artist, I am also a crafter. My company is titled “DaintlyMade”. I am actively involved with participating in numerous Art & Craft shows and Fine Art events & competitions throughout the East Bay year-round. My artwork has been exhibited at venues including Museum on Main, Harrington Gallery of Firehouse Arts Center, Alameda County Fairgrounds in Pleasanton, and juried shows at Lindsay Dirkx Brown Gallery and City Hall in San Ramon, Bankhead Theater, Bothwell Arts Center and City Hall in Livermore, Blackhawk Plaza in Danville, Delicato winery in Manteca, other fine art shows in Dublin, Tracy, Fremont, Hayward and more. I have also been accepted into CWA’s 53rd National Show. I am pleased to receive awards and accolades for my work at national and international levels. |
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