About the artist

I am Shiva - An artist, a mentor and a mother.

As a little girl I enjoyed drawing, painting, doing craft projects and writing poetries.

I wanted to be a doctor like my father but did masters in business administration. My husband encouraged me to pursue painting; little did I know that I would make a career in art. I started with oils but found my true calling in watercolors. 

I find inspiration all around me. My subject matter is varied but still life and florals are prominent. I was fortunate to grow up very close to nature and painting flowers bring back my childhood memories. I often come out of my comfort zone and try challenging subjects like glass and crystals. I arrange my own still life compositions and photograph them in sunlight to create reference material for my paintings. 

I believe my work is constantly evolving and I grow with every painting. I paint what fires my imagination, inspires me or challenges me. I am not sure where this journey is headed but I am passionately enjoying the ride.

My focused studio time is very important to me and so is my passion to share my knowledge with students of all levels .

When not painting I can be found spending quality time with my husband and two beautiful daughters. 

Its a privilege to live life as an artist, to see the beauty and artistic potential in everyday objects and to paint what I really love!