Usha Shukla Paintings
Indian, b. 1970
Usha Shukla was born and brought up in New Delhi, India. From early childhood she was fascinated by the outdoors. The vibrant colors of the Indian countryside left a strong impression on her. In 1996 when she moved to San Francisco, California, with her family, she found everything different except her interaction with nature. Today, when outdoors, she once more feels the same breath of fresh air that she felt in her childhood and her past and present become one. After a visit to the Louvre museum in Paris, she found her true passion for art, and started her formal art education. She completed her Graduate program at the Academy of Art University, San Francisco, focusing on painting. She has participated in several solo and group shows across the west coast and has won many awards. Her work is collected by several private collectors and businesses. She has been selected for a public art commission by the Alameda County. Two lamppost banners of her paintings are currently placed in the Inner Sunset, San Francisco. Combining her love of nature and passion for art, she paints large abstract paintings in vibrant colors. Her paintings distill the light, the intense colors, and the constant movement in nature. The final visual is pure, ethereal, and cosmic with no physical references. She has a unique process of mark making: Instead of conventional tools like brushes and palette knives, she moves diluted paint on wood panels using an air blower.to
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Artist: Usha Shukla
Sunshine Blue
By Usha Shukla
Located in Boston, MA
Artist Commentary:
I create abstract paintings inspired by memories of my interactions with nature. When I was a young girl, I enjoyed walks along the Indian countryside, taking in ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Usha Shukla Paintings
Materials
Oil, Wood Panel
Blue Star, Original Abstract Painting, 2020
By Usha Shukla
Located in Boston, MA
Artist Commentary:
I create abstract paintings that distill the light, the intense colors, and the constant movement in nature. The final visual is pure, ethereal, and cosmic with n...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Usha Shukla Paintings
Materials
Mixed Media, Wood Panel
Blue Moon Wisteria
By Usha Shukla
Located in Boston, MA
"Artist Commentary:
I create abstract paintings that distill the light, the intense colors, and the constant movement in nature. The final visual is pure, ethereal, and cosmic with no physical references. With a thought-out color palette and my unique process, I start on a journey of creation. It is always a balance of letting go and being in control. My head, heart, and hand become one and something pure and personal happens. Vapor-like shapes appear and disappear on the panel, leaving only traces of the initial layer, like the mere reverberation of a memory.
Words that describe this piece: Dreamy, Dreamlike, Bold, dynamic, Abstract, Contemporary, meditative, nature, white, colorful, blue, green
Artwork Details:
- This is a hand painted, original painting
- Created in California, USA
- Professional grade oil paints on Wood...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Usha Shukla Paintings
Materials
Mixed Media, Wood Panel
Zinnia, Abstract Oil Painting, 2020
By Usha Shukla
Located in Boston, MA
Artist Commentary:
I create abstract paintings that distill the light, the intense colors, and the constant movement in nature. The final visual is pure, ethereal, and cosmic with n...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Usha Shukla Paintings
Materials
Oil, Cotton Canvas
Sunshine Blue, Abstract Oil Painting, 2019
By Usha Shukla
Located in Boston, MA
Artist Commentary:
I create abstract paintings inspired by memories of my interactions with nature.
When I was a young girl, I enjoyed walks along the Indian countryside, taking in the beauties nature had to offer. Twenty years ago I moved to California, a place so different from my native land. I felt out of place and disoriented. That is when I found sanctuary in nature.
I have a unique technique of painting: Instead of conventional tools like brushes, I paint with air. I dilute the oil paints, pour them on a wood panel and blow air with an air blower or a leaf blower. Vapor-like shapes appear and disappear on the panel, leaving only traces of the initial layer. There is a constant process of adding and subtracting layers of paint until I get the final composition.
Words that describe this piece: Abstract, Colorful, Flower, Nature, Blue, White, Serene, Peaceful, Contemporary
Artwork Details:
- This is a hand painted, original painting
- Created in California, USA
- Professional grade oil paints on Wood Panel
- Wood Panel with Birchwood face and 1 5/8"" Poplar wood cradle
- Ready to hang with wires and D ring
- Signed on the back
- Professional-grade paint
- Certificate of authenticity included with original
Artist Biography:
Usha Shukla...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Usha Shukla Paintings
Materials
Oil, Wood Panel
Reverberation 04, Abstract Oil Painting, 2020
By Usha Shukla
Located in Boston, MA
Artist Commentary:
I create abstract paintings that distill the light, the intense colors, and the constant movement in nature. The final visual is pure, ethereal, and cosmic with n...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Usha Shukla Paintings
Materials
Oil, Wood Panel
Glow in the Dark, Abstract Oil Painting, 2021
By Usha Shukla
Located in Boston, MA
Artist Commentary:
This painting is part of the series "Silver Linings". This series is inspired by my days in "Shelter in Place" during the pandemic. Silver Linings, in situations otherwise dull and depressing, gave me emotional and physical balance. The limited color palette emphasizes the value of using limited resources to fill our lives with colors.
Words that describe this piece: B&W, Black and White, Contemporary, Modern
Artwork Details:
- This is a hand painted, original painting
- Created in California, USA
- Professional grade oil paints on Wood Panel
- Wood Panel with Birchwood face and 1 5/8"" Poplar wood cradle
- Ready to hang with wires and D ring
- Signed on the back
- Professional-grade paint
- Certificate of authenticity included with original
Artist Biography:
Usha Shukla...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Usha Shukla Paintings
Materials
Oil, Wood Panel
Freesia, Abstract Oil Painting, 2019
By Usha Shukla
Located in Boston, MA
Artist Commentary:
I create abstract paintings inspired by memories of my interaction with nature.
When I was a young girl, I enjoyed walks along the Indian countryside, taking in...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Usha Shukla Paintings
Materials
Cotton Canvas, Oil
Empyrean #3, Abstract Oil Painting, 2020
By Usha Shukla
Located in Boston, MA
Artist Commentary:
I create abstract paintings that distill the light, the intense colors, and the constant movement in nature. The final visual is pure, ethereal, and cosmic with n...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Usha Shukla Paintings
Materials
Oil, Wood Panel
Hop On Hop Off, Abstract Oil Painting, 2021
By Usha Shukla
Located in Boston, MA
Artist Commentary:
This painting is part of the series "Silver Linings". This series is inspired by my days in "Shelter in Place" during the pandemic. Silver Linings, in situations ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Usha Shukla Paintings
Materials
Oil, Wood Panel
Reverberation 02, Abstract Oil Painting, 2020
By Usha Shukla
Located in Boston, MA
Artist Commentary:
I create abstract paintings that distill the light, the intense colors, and the constant movement in nature. The final visual is pure, ethereal, and cosmic with n...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Usha Shukla Paintings
Materials
Wood Panel, Oil
Yarrow 04, Abstract Oil Painting, 2020
By Usha Shukla
Located in Boston, MA
Artist Commentary:
I create abstract paintings that distill the light, the intense colors, and the constant movement in nature. The final visual is pure, ethereal, and cosmic with no physical references. With a thought-out color palette and my unique process, I start on a journey of creation. It is always a balance of letting go and being in control. My head, heart, and hand become one and something pure and personal happens. Vapor-like shapes appear and disappear on the panel, leaving only traces of the initial layer, like the mere reverberation of a memory.
Words that describe this piece: Dreamy, Dreamlike, Bold, dynamic, Abstract, Contemporary, meditative, nature, crimson, red, white, colorful, blue
Artwork Details:
- This is a hand painted, original painting
- Created in California, USA
- Professional grade oil paints on Wood Panel
- Wood Panel with Birchwood face and 1 5/8"" Poplar wood cradle
- Ready to hang with wires and D ring
- Signed on the back
- Professional-grade paint
- Certificate of authenticity included with original
Artist Biography:
Usha Shukla...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Usha Shukla Paintings
Materials
Oil, Wood Panel
Hellebore, Abstract Oil Painting, 2020
By Usha Shukla
Located in Boston, MA
Artist Commentary:
I create abstract paintings that distill the light, the intense colors, and the constant movement in nature. The final visual is pure, ethereal, and cosmic with no physical references. With a thought-out color palette and my unique process, I start on a journey of creation. It is always a balance of letting go and being in control. My head, heart, and hand become one and something pure and personal happens. Vapor-like shapes appear and disappear on the panel, leaving only traces of the initial layer, like the mere reverberation of a memory.
Words that describe this piece: Dreamy, dreamlike, B&W, Bold, dynamic, Abstract, Contemporary, meditative, nature, white, black
Artwork Details:
- This is a hand painted, original painting
- Created in California, USA
- Professional grade oil paints on Wood Panel
- Wood Panel with Birchwood face and 1 5/8"" Poplar wood cradle
- Ready to hang with wires and D ring
- Signed on the back
- Professional-grade paint
- Certificate of authenticity included with original
Artist Biography:
Usha Shukla...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Usha Shukla Paintings
Materials
Oil, Wood Panel
Empyrean #5, Abstract Oil Painting, 2020
By Usha Shukla
Located in Boston, MA
Artist Commentary:
I create abstract paintings that distill the light, the intense colors, and the constant movement in nature. The final visual is pure, ethereal, and cosmic with n...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Usha Shukla Paintings
Materials
Oil, Wood Panel
Empyrean #2, Abstract Oil Painting, 2019
By Usha Shukla
Located in Boston, MA
Artist Commentary:
I create abstract paintings inspired by memories of my interaction with nature.
When I was a young girl, I enjoyed walks along the Indian countryside, taking in the beauties nature had to offer. Twenty years ago I moved to California, a place so much different from my native land. I felt out of place and disoriented. That is when I took sanctuary in nature.
I have a unique technique of painting: Instead of conventional tools like brushes, I paint with air. I dilute the oil paints, pour them on a wood panel and blow air with an air blower or a leaf blower. Vapor-like shapes appear and disappear on the panel, leaving only traces of the initial layer. There is a constant process of adding and subtracting layers of paint until I get the final composition.
Words that describe this piece: Abstract, Colorful, Flower, Nature, Blue, Edgy, Vibrant, abstract, Contemporary
Artwork Details:
- This is a hand painted, original painting
- Created in California, USA
- Professional grade oil paints on Wood Panel
- Wood Panel with Birchwood face and 1 5/8"" Poplar wood cradle
- Ready to hang with wires and D ring
- Signed on the back
- Professional-grade paint
- Certificate of authenticity included with original
Artist Biography:
Usha Shukla...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Usha Shukla Paintings
Materials
Oil, Wood Panel
Achillea 02, Abstract Oil Painting, 2020
By Usha Shukla
Located in Boston, MA
Artist Commentary:
I create abstract paintings that distill the light, the intense colors, and the constant movement in nature. The final visual is pure, ethereal, and cosmic with n...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Usha Shukla Paintings
Materials
Oil, Wood Panel
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