"In art, the hand can never execute anything higher
than the heart can imagine". -Ralph Waldo Emerson
How true, art begins with imagination - and that is how it
began for Sumangala. Although by profession a Chartered Accountant, Sumangala
was never too far removed from her creative side. At a young age she found
herself attracted to colors and forms and taught herself to paint. Painting
became a passion. Her first major creative project was designing her own home,
followed by various painting projects she undertook over the years - be it
fabric painting, training her children in art or terra-cotta painting for her
Zen garden. After retirement from her hectic corporate job, Sumangala started
pursuing Painting as a more serious hobby. She started taking classes at Chitra
Kala Parishat and familiarized herself with techniques in painting and
sketching. Today she showcases her work at exhibitions while continuing to hone
her skills. She believes that Painting is a form of self expression, a great
stress buster and a beautiful opportunity for one to be alone with their
imagination. One day she hopes to share her knowledge with budding young
artists and help them discover their passion.
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