STAR"TISTS SPRING FLOWERS ISSUE | Page 85

STAR : What mediums do you work in and why? STAR: What’s integral to the work of an artist? ANUJA.S: I use fevicryl acrylic convention for themselves, one that fits his particular individuali- ty.Definitely a creative artist, she comprehends life and its signif- icance. colors, nib. Because these colors are bright and perfect for my work. ANUJA.S: Passion and Vision.The artists have to discover a STAR: What obstacles do you face in making and ex- hibiting your work? ANUJA.S: Some of my paint- ings are huge and bulky, so it’s tough to store them and transpor- tation is an issue. While I am painting, I cannot afford to lose the time in waiting, as the paint dries quickly and I need to stay focused for hours on my work at a stretch, working on small and minute details, it is a tedious process. I cannot afford to repeat mistakes. .Though it has built my patience and ability to paint for long, sometimes it is stressful to the eyes. But finally, when the outcome is great, it gives me true satisfaction. STAR: What are your fa- vorite works you have creat- ed? ANUJA.S: All my works are my favorites (smiles) Like the Radha-Krishna series occupy my heart and soul.The goddess Laksh- mi painting, I enjoyed working on this latest one! STAR : What is your average day like? ANUJA.S : My family is my first priority .My morning starts with cooking for family. As the day progresses I finish my routine work. Then I indulge in my creativity. Always trying to create new works. It has become my daily routine. It gives me tremendous happiness STAR: Could you tell us some interesting facts about your life? ANUJA.S: The more I got involved with art the more I started appreciating art, not only my work but other people’s work also inspired me. Being a homemaker and pursuing my dream as an artist was also a challenge but the support and appreciation gave me the strength to keep working on my dream 85