Artist Feature and Interview
Ranjeeta Shroff
(India/USA)
"My artwork is a true reflection of who I am in the moment. It also reflects growth and evolution as an artist and as a person.
I primarily use fluid art techniques with acrylic paints as I love the unpredictability and movement of colors on the canvas. The best part is being able to work through the composition while paint is flowing on the canvas. Fluid art's dynamic nature and vibrancy have kept me engaged and intrigued with this style.
My paintings are abstract works inspired by nature, with emphasis on the vastness of the skies, depth of the oceans, stillness of the mountains, movement in air or freshness of spring. They reflect my emotional state ranging from fierce bold florals, orange skies and ocean tides to the quiet and deserted landscapes with sand and sky.
I pay attention to the abundance that nature and nurturer have provided us, bringing focus to gratitude, respecting others' perspectives, finding strength in pain and making conscious choices through colors and the flow of paint.
I strive to share the joy and peace I receive from art with the viewers. My work reflects my state of mind to arrive into a new piece without setting any template or boundary, not knowing the end result while using colors to express my emotions."
"Spring in Bloom," Fluid art techniques with acrylic paints and acrylic pens, 20 x 20 inches
🎤When did you first realize that you wanted to be an artist?
Please share with us the beginnings of your creative journey.🎤
"Since childhood I have been blessed with creative instincts to build, create, craft and paint. I started pursuing art as a profession in 2023, when I found a garage full of canvases and desire to paint more and more."
"Emergence - 1," Fluid art techniques with acrylic paints, 16 x 12 inches
🎤Do you wait for inspiration, or do you work on a schedule?
Please share what makes your creative process unique.🎤
"I find inspiration in nature on my daily walks, morning tea on patio or hiking with family on vacations. The visuals or emotions linger and make it to canvas when I want to paint. I start my artwork with some ideas but I don’t know how exactly it will be. That’s the most thrilling part of the journey, not knowing the end result."
"Devi - The Divine Feminine," Mixed Media (fluid art techniques with acrylic paints, acrylic and alcohol ink markers), 20 x 16 inches
🎤In your own opinion, what is something people
misunderstand about being a contemporary artist?🎤
"Although abstract art is becoming popular, there are biases like it takes less time and effort which is not true.
Also, for some of the more contemporary artwork, there is no template, so different skills and creative instincts to evolve your artwork is required."
"Ganesha - New Beginnings," Fluid art pearl technique with acrylic paint, 16 x 12 inches
🎤What is something new you've always wanted to try in your body of work?🎤
"I have been wanting to do more three dimensional work, and will arrive at something that will align with my style and speak to me in time."
"Touching the Sun," Mixed Media (acrylic paints with silicone), 36 x 24 inches
🎤If you could give your younger artist self a piece of advice, what would it be?🎤
"I would say this to every creative--do not hesitate or wait for others to acknowledge you as artist."
