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.
