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  • Inspiration behind my new painting, ‘A Circle of Blessings’

    Inspiration behind my new painting, ‘A Circle of Blessings’

    August 14, 2026August 17, 2026 Exhibitions & Events, Studio Stories

    When I first read the concept for the GREEN show, I sat down to write what the color green meant to me. The first thing that came to mind, of course, was nature: green landscapes, trees, foliage, growth, and renewal that I am naturally drawn to in my…

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  • One Year In: My First Year as a Professional Artist

    One Year In: My First Year as a Professional Artist

    May 12, 2026May 13, 2026 Exhibitions & Events
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    This weekend, I stood inside a booth filled with my paintings at the Berryessa Art Festival alongside East Valley Artists. These works that once existed quietly in my studio were out in the world, being seen, felt, and welcomed into people’s homes. It felt surreal. And it felt…

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Abstract landscape artist exploring the quiet space where nature and emotion meet. Through layered textures and intuitive mark-making, I create visual meditations on stillness, transformation, and belonging.

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Thank you @ncwca and @arcgallerysf for including m Thank you @ncwca and @arcgallerysf for including my piece in the ‘GREEN’ exhibition. A special thank you to Christine for thoughtfully curating this beautiful show in collaboration with NCWCA and Arc Gallery. Grateful to be part of this wonderful exhibition and community! #acircleofblessings #arcgallerysf #green #bayareaartist #ncwca
The story behind ‘A Circle of Blessings’ In the The story behind ‘A Circle of Blessings’ In the new blog post, I’m unpacking the thought process, from the green glass bangles and the memories they carry, to the symbolism and technique that shaped the piece. Swipe to see a little process video. ✨ 📍 This is your last week to see the painting in person at @arcgallerysf on view through Aug 22 as part of the GREEN exhibition. Read the full story on the blog (link in bio). #behind the painting #Poojitharpatre #bayareaartist #contemporaryart #greenexhibition
Back in the studio after a few weeks away, and eas Back in the studio after a few weeks away, and easing back in. New blog post going up next week - a look at the story and process behind ‘A Circle of Blessings.’ More soon! #bayareaartist #southbayart #southasianartist #bipocartists #supportwomenartists
My artwork ‘First Light’ is now being showcased at My artwork ‘First Light’ is now being showcased at True Beauty - 2026 exhibition, organized by Exhibizone and powered by @Biafarin platform. To learn more, please go to: https://www.exhibizone.com/truebeauty2026?AW=AW127268652 @biafarin #biafarin #biafarinart #PoojithaRPatre #Painting #biafarinonlinesales
Circle of Blessings 💚 I’m so honored to have ‘Cir Circle of Blessings 💚 I’m so honored to have ‘Circle of Blessings’ selected for the GREEN juried exhibition with @ncwca at @arcgallerysf curated by @christinecianci and juried by @jd_beltran. Out of 203 submitted works, only 37 were chosen for inclusion, and I’m incredibly grateful to be among them. The exhibition opens Saturday, July 25, with a reception from 7–9 pm. While I’m bummed to be missing the reception, I’d love to see photos if you visit. Please tag me! This painting captures a traditional bangle ceremony, where green glass bangles adorn a henna-covered hand, symbolizing fertility, protection, and the transition into a new phase of life. It’s a quiet celebration of community, hope, and the rituals that carry us through life’s most meaningful moments. Grateful to share this work as part of this beautiful exhibition. 💚 #bayareaartist #bipocartists #southasianartist #supportwomenartists #emergingartist
Even from across the world, it’s a special feeling Even from across the world, it’s a special feeling to know one of my paintings has arrived safely for the GREEN exhibition @arcgallerysf with @ncwca 💚 A huge thank you to my friend @bleumayil for dropping it off while I’m away this summer. Grateful for the people who help make moments like these possible. Swipe to see the full painting and the exhibition details. I can’t wait to see this exhibition come together and to share it with all of you. If you’re able to visit, I’d love to hear what you think! #bayareaartist #contemporaryart #artexhibition #emergingartist #indianamericanartist
Found Along the Way Oil on Canvas | 24 × 36 in A Found Along the Way Oil on Canvas | 24 × 36 in A moment discovered mid-hike, where movement softened into stillness. Dense trees draw the eye toward a quiet pocket of light, reflected like a mirror in the water below. It captures the feeling of arriving somewhere you didn’t know you were looking for. This piece is part of my Letters to the Landscape collection, now live on my website’s Portfolio page. Explore the full series and discover the story behind the collection. ✨ Link in bio.
Visited the gorgeous Rainbow show at Whitney Moder Visited the gorgeous Rainbow show at Whitney Modern Gallery today, and it was such a joy. 🌈 Every piece felt playful, thoughtful, and full of delight. Thank you, @mariecameronstudio , for the wonderful tour and for walking me through the stories behind these beautiful works. It was such a pleasure meeting you and experiencing the exhibition through your insights.
What’s better than one painting? A diptych. Drawn What’s better than one painting? A diptych. Drawn to Horizon I and II were inspired by an evening in Valley of Fire State Park, where the desert slowly transformed under the last light of the day. I wanted to capture the feeling of being there, the pull of the horizon, the glowing light, and the stillness that settles just before dusk. These two paintings are meant to be experienced together, as a conversation across the landscape, each one completing the other’s journey toward the fading light. Which one speaks to you more I or II? 🌅 #bayareaartist #valleyoffirestatepark #contemporaryartwork #abstractlandscape #artistsofig
A little look at the seven small paintings in my n A little look at the seven small paintings in my new collection, Letters to the Landscape. 🌿 This week has been all about the behind-the-scenes work at my desk. Building out the portfolio page on my website, organizing artwork, and preparing this month’s newsletter, which goes out on next week. If you’re not on my email list yet, now’s a great time to join. ✨ Link in bio, or DM me your email and I’ll add you to the list. #bayareaartist #artcollectors #artistsofig #landscapeartist #abstractlandscape
Whispers of the Peak, 24×48” - SOLD Oil on Canvas Whispers of the Peak, 24×48” - SOLD Oil on Canvas I lived in Colorado for five years, and the mountains never left me. I’ve hiked two of the fourteeners myself and if you’ve ever stood at that altitude, you know there’s nothing quite like it. The air, the stillness, the sheer scale of it all. This painting was born there in my Colorado studio in 2019, my largest oil painting to date. I wanted to capture the whisper of the peak, the way the mountain holds you in light and shadow long after you’ve descended. It found its forever home this weekend at @themusemarkets, and I’m so happy it’s going somewhere it’ll be cherished. #bayareaartist #artcollector #oilpainting #landscapeart #abstractlandscape
What a day in Muse Market!🌻 My first time as a ven What a day in Muse Market!🌻 My first time as a vendor at this Los Gatos market, set beneath the redwoods in the heart of downtown. A beautiful backdrop for art and community. So grateful for everyone who stopped by, asked questions, and connected with the work. A huge moment for me: my largest oil painting to date found its new home. I’m so happy knowing it’s going somewhere it’ll be loved. Thank you to the @themusemarkets team for putting together such a wonderful community event, and to everyone who showed up to support local artists. ✨ #southbayartist #losgatos #supportlocalartists #bayareaartist #originalpainting
A few moments from Friday’s reception for In Dialo A few moments from Friday’s reception for In Dialogue. ✨ It was wonderful to spend the evening surrounded by artists, conversations, and stories. Thank you to everyone who came out to support the show and spent time with my piece, Rooted in Values. Grateful to be part of this thoughtful exhibition curated by @salmaarastu and the creative community @artistsiaaa In Dialogue runs through July 25. If you’re in the area, the gallery @artworksdowntownmarin is open Wednesday–Sunday from 11 AM–5 PM. #bayareaartist #contemporaryart #artexhibition #emergingartist #indianamericanartist
A little gallery wall moment before I pack up thes A little gallery wall moment before I pack up these paintings for @themusemarkets and head out to In Dialogue reception ✨ Letters to the Landscape is a collection inspired by places that invited me to slow down, look closer, and stay awhile. Feeling equal parts excited and grateful. Hope to see some of you there. #bayareaartist #southbayart #oilpainting #oilpaintings #abstractlandscape
One of my favorite parts of the process is varnish One of my favorite parts of the process is varnishing day! A good audiobook, a quiet afternoon, and these little paintings getting their final layer of protection before they head out into the world. A selection from my 8x10 florals from Letters to the Landscape collection will be available at the @themusemarkets in Los Gatos this Saturday. Hope to see you there! #bayareaartist #oilpaintings #southbayartist #losgatostown #musemarket
Prepping paintings for @themusemarkets 🎨 I was at Prepping paintings for @themusemarkets 🎨 I was attaching D-rings and wire to canvases, while my son turned the extra screws and D-Rings into a miniature city beside me. Studio days are not always quiet, but they’re surely memorable. ❤️ See these pieces in person at Muse Market on June 13! #artiststudio #californiaartist #southbayart #bayareaartist #artiststudiolife
Love how these greetings turned out. Which one is Love how these greetings turned out. Which one is your favorite? 💌 I’ll be bringing them to @themusemarkets on June 13 #fineartgreetingcards #bayareaartist #artistsoninstagram #fineartist
A throwback to one of my favorite gouache painting A throwback to one of my favorite gouache paintings of the Alviso marshes. This little gouache painting of the Alviso marshes was one of the most loved pieces I brought to an art festival and quickly found a home. I loved hearing the memories and connections people shared with this landscape. The original is sold, but I’ll be bringing a small number of prints with me to @themusemarkets next week!
A Joyful Stillness Oil on Canvas, 24 x 24 Inspire A Joyful Stillness Oil on Canvas, 24 x 24 Inspired by a summer stroll around Stowe Lake in Golden Gate Park, this painting is a reflection on those rare moments when everything feels calm, present, and enough. The gentle light on the water, the quiet rhythm of the landscape, and the feeling of being fully immersed in the moment stayed with me long after the walk was over. Through soft layers of color and movement, I wanted to capture that sense of peaceful joy. Available on June 13 at @themusemarkets @townoflosgatos #bayareaartist #artcollectors #losgatos #oilpaintings
One week until the show opens! I dropped off ‘Roo One week until the show opens! I dropped off ‘Rooted in Values’ at @artworksdowntownmarin today, and it feels so exciting to see this piece become part of the exhibition. I’m honored to be included in this exhibition, thoughtfully curated by @salmaarastu The show opens June 5, and I’ll be at the reception on June 12. I’d love to see you there! Swipe for exhibition details ✨ #artexhibition #artgallery #artlovers #artcollectors #downtownsanrafael @downtownsanrafaelartsdistrict

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