I want my life to have the same freedom as my brushstrokes

Summary

Artist Anna Dhakal finds freedom and self-expression through painting, drawing inspiration from nature and personal experiences despite challenges and lack of formal training.

Key Points
  • Anna Dhakal is a self-taught artist who reconnected with painting during the Covid-19 lockdown.
  • She expresses her emotions and experiences through nature-inspired artworks rather than portraits due to childhood bullying.
  • Her painting style includes visible brushstrokes and blends realism with impressionism, inspired by artists like Vincent van Gogh.
  • Dhakal values artistic freedom and has sold her work for Rs2 million but insists on painting what feels natural to her.
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