After leaving India in 1990, I settled in Victoria and worked at a variety of jobs. In 2002, I graduated with a Bachelor of Science in Nursing from University of Victoria. Currently I’m a cardiac nurse at the Royal Jubilee Hospital.

As a young child, I was always interested in art, but didn’t have a chance to paint. What changed my life was taking a water colour painting course in 2004. I was surprised by how much I enjoyed this medium and I took it up as a relaxing hobby. In 2009, I decided to become more serious about my desire to become an artist. I now participate in juried shows and display and sell my art in local businesses, and galleries.

A watercolour medium is unforgiving and complex, but there is softness to it. This medium has taught me patience, perseverance and acceptance. It reminds me to let go and just be. When I paint I become fearless which allows me to look at life from a different perspective.

Accomplishments

-Accepted in NWWS 72^nd Annual International Art show (juried), Seattle, Washington, USA, April 2012

-Received signature membership at Federation of Canadian artist (FCA), March 2012.

-Camberwell Rotary Art Show (Juried), Melbourne, Australia, March 2012

-Sidney fine art show (juried), Sidney BC, Received, Best in Show Award, 13 – 16 Oct, 2011

-Fall Show, Victoria Chapter of Federation of Canadian Artists (Juried) Received Honorable mention Award, Oct 2011,

- Annual International Representational Show (Juried), Vancouver, BC, 4 – 23 Oct, 2011

-Sooke Fine Arts Show (juried), Sooke BC, 2011

-Open Juried Show, Thompson Nicola Shuswap Chapter of FCA, Kamploops, BC, 17 April, 2011,

-Spring Show, Victoria Chapter of Federation of Canadian Artists, Victoria, BC. Received, Award of Excellence Award, March 2011

-Sooke Fine Arts show (juried), Sooke BC, 2011

-Sidney fine art show, Sidney BC, 15 – 17, Oct 2010,

- Fall Show, Victoria Chapter of Federation of Canadian Artists, Victoria, BC. 3 – 13, Oct, 2010,

-Annual International Representational Show, Vancouver, BC, 31 Oct, 2010