My Artistic Journey

Art has always been my quiet adventure.
Growing up in India, creativity was woven into everyday life for me — through vibranthandwoven silk sarees, intricate temple sculptures, painted ceilings, and the quiet poetry of handmade things. As a child, I spent hours lost in colour, copying illustrations from storybooks and newspapers simply for the joy of it.

I began as a self-taught artist, learning through observation, experimentation, and instinct. Though I never followed a formal art education, life became my classroom. Over the years, I was fortunate to learn from generous mentors and master artists during my travels across the world. Each experience shaped my artistic voice and deepened my love for visual storytelling.

Today, my work is a joyful patchwork of these influences — impressionistic in spirit, rich in colour, and rooted in the beauty of everyday life.

A defining moment in my journey came when inspiring women artists encouraged me to step into my confidence and claim my space as an artist. Since 2011, I have exhibited in juried shows across India and the USA. In 2023, I reached a cherished milestone with my first solo exhibition at theiconic Jehangir Art Gallery in Mumbai.

My own introduction to Zentangle came during a challenging phase of life while living in the USA. With two young children, little support, and a longing to stay connected to my creative self, I attended a four-hour Zentangle workshop that changed everything. The simplicity, calm, and joy of the process gave me instant clarity, confidence, and a deep sense of Zen. I was completely captivated, and I’ve been tangling ever since.

In 2011, I became India’s first Certified Zentangle Teacher. Since then, I have taught thousands of enthusiastic students through schools, private sessions, art associations, community colleges, group classes, international online workshops, and corporate programs. I’ve also had the privilege of working with organizations such as Texas Instruments, Wipro, Danfoss, Target, Marico, Kotak Mahindra, and Asian Paints, introducing Zentangle as a powerful tool for focus, stress relief, and creative well-being.

In 2020, during the global pandemic, I began sharing Zentangle Mini Projects online from home. These simple and accessible projects brought comfort and joy to people around the world, and they inspired me to create deeper learning experiences for students who wanted to grow in their practice with confidence and clarity.