I grew up watching my mother paint, never really thinking about how much patience and skill went into every little detail. To me, it was simply something she loved doing. Now, I want others to see what I’ve been lucky enough to see all these years.

My mother, Anuradha, draws inspiration from traditional art forms originating in different states across India, each with its own history and style. Every piece is made by hand, with her own choices of colors, details, and composition.

Her Painted India began with a simple thought: why should something I’ve admired my whole life only be seen by a handful of people?

These paintings tell stories of India’s heritage. But for me, they also tell the story of my mother.

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