Hearth Painting

Kalpana Soanes spent her childhood sketching pictures in the sand on the shores of East Africa. But this simple existence was short-lived. Her flamboyant style had begun to draw crowds. Naturally, she took commissions. Not for money, just cake, or simply, compliments. She developed her skills every single day, experimented with new techniques and frequently sketched pictures in public. Spurred on by the interest it generated, Kalpana started selling her artwork at a very young age. She liaised with local businesses and soon her work was scattered all over the world. Next, she enjoyed an exciting career in technology, worked and lived in different countries in Europe and abroad for several years. However, something was not right. She missed the good old days. Eventually, her inner artist broke free of corporate serfdom. Now based in England, UK, Kalpana Soanes is a full-time artist. Her work involves acrylics and oils on canvas, often accentuated with mixed media. I am a lover of abstract art. Painting is my way of expressing my thoughts. I have been involved in art from an early age but now I am a full-time painter. For me it is an addiction. I paint with passion and emotion. I approach a canvas with no particular plan. My work is instinctive. Spontaneous. It is my mood on canvas. I love painting atmospheric seascapes, landscapes and abstracts. My work is usually acrylics or oils on canvas. Earthy hues feature prominently in my paintings. Nevertheless, I occasionally like to have a blast with vibrant colours. Above all I just love painting. With canvas and paint I act on impulse and let the picture find a life of its own. I have roots in two cultures, Indian and African and I believe that this colourful and vibrant cultural heritage finds its way into my work. Love, peace and happiness are feelings that inspire me as do my surroundings at the British coast.