Hi, I am Apoorva!

I am a self-taught, mixed-media artist who lives in Ontario, Canada. I have painted my entire life but my career pursuits led me to a business school and I graduated as an MBA from Rotman School of Management in Canada. I specialized in UX Research and while I enjoy my day job, painting is something I go back to for replenishment, rest and joy.

My early memories involved attending art classes with my mother, also an artist. As I grew up, I did not get a formal art degree but continued to learn different art forms from multiple teachers back in India. Even my summer camps or free time as a teenager were all spent taking drawing classes.

During Covid, I reconnected with art. I started to do a lot of plain air painting and found my unique style. I would describe my art style as intuitive and experimental since it emerges based on the subject and takes form through mixed media. Though, using watercolours is how I express myself the best.

My work is inspired by my surroundings and travels. I like to capture the idea of ‘What is’ present today. I don’t aim for accuracy but try to capture the essence of a place so you leave with a familiar feeling.

How I capture this spirit indicates how I see the world. On one end, you would find bold colours, big lines and abstraction; on the other, you would find mute tones, warmth, and tiny details.