My journey with art did not begin in a big art school, and I do not have any professional degrees. I am a completely self-taught artist, and I am very proud of this identity. For me, art is not just a hobby; it is my life and the only way I can truly express my feelings. Being self-taught means my bedroom was my classroom and the blank canvas was my playground. I learned everything—how to hold a brush, how to mix colors, and how to paint light and shadows—by making mistakes, ruining canvases, and practicing late into the night. This path was difficult, but it gave me the freedom to paint without any strict academic rules. My heart and my imagination are my only guides.I love using acrylic paints because they dry quickly. This allows me to capture my fast-flowing thoughts onto the canvas immediately before the emotion fades away. My unique artistic style is a mix of two different worlds: Realism and Surrealism. Realism helps me stay connected to the real world. I enjoy the challenge of

My submission is a collection of artworks that showcase my versatility in both realistic portrait drawing and creative color compositions. I have included detailed pencil sketches focusing on facial expressions, emotions, and fine detailing, along with a vibrant painting inspired by Indian culture and a landscape artwork that reflects my sense of creativity and imagination. Through these works, I have explored different techniques such as shading, texture, and color blending to create visually engaging pieces. My goal is to express emotions and stories through art while continuously improving my skills and experimenting with different styles. This submission represents my passion for art and my dedication to developing as a creative artist.

My name is Satviki Kushwaha, a Class 12 Commerce student from a Government School. I am a self-taught artist with no professional training. Drawing and painting are my passion, and through art, I express my thoughts, emotions, and creativity. My artworks reflect different themes such as growth, courage, devotion, and human emotions. The butterfly and rose symbolize transformation and beauty, the portrait of Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose represents determination and patriotism, the Radha-Krishna painting expresses love and devotion, and the pencil portrait highlights the emotions hidden behind human expressions. Each artwork captures a unique story and moment. Through my creations, I aim to share meaningful emotions and inspire others to appreciate the beauty of art and imagination.

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I started drawing during the lockdown, and what began as a hobby slowly became one of the biggest parts of my life. Since then, I’ve been practicing consistently and improving my skills with every artwork I create. Now, at 17 years old, I mainly focus on hyper realistic artworks using color pencils and charcoal. I enjoy creating realistic portraits and detailed drawings because I love working on textures, smooth shading, lighting, facial features, and tiny details that make an artwork look alive and realistic. Color pencils are my favorite medium because they allow me to layer and blend colors carefully to create depth and realism, while charcoal has helped me improve my understanding of contrast, shadows, and texture. Art has taught me patience, consistency, focus, and observation over the years. I enjoy every part of the process, from the first sketch to the final details, and I continue practicing regularly to improve further as an artist.

SvacchandaBhairav, the supreme realisation in Trika Śaivism. Iconographically, Siva is depicted to have five heads; Ishana(bottom), Aghora(left), Sadyojata(centre), Vamadeva(right) and Tatpurusa(top). Three of the heads are symbolic of the cosmic functions/powers commonly ascribed to Brahma, Visnu, Mahadeva, but the remaining two heads, interestingly, represent powers that are seemingly unique to Saiva traditions; obscuration & revelation.