Kalpana Soanes

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.