The Blog
by Malti B Lee
news, thoughts & resources on art making, creative inspirations, and the business of art
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- 2 Years in the Art Business: An Emerging Artist’s Journey
This July marked two years since I embarked on my journey as a full-time artist. For those who have been with me, you’ll know it’s been an incredible adventure. I’ve discovered my creative voice, held my first solo exhibition, worked on public and corporate commissions, and even moved across state… Read more: 2 Years in the Art Business: An Emerging Artist’s Journey - Trying something new with flowers: Arranging instead of Painting
There’s something magical about stepping out of your comfort zone and trying something new. It activates a different part of your brain and brings a childlike joy and wonder into your life. That’s exactly how I felt during a recent 2.5-hour floral arranging workshop with McQueen’s Floral School in Seoul,… Read more: Trying something new with flowers: Arranging instead of Painting - Inspirations behind my new collection of paintings
You’ll know I love to travel and my paintings are a visual journey, documenting my experiences working, living, and traveling across the world. In this newest collection, Remnants of Forgotten Histories, I lean into intricately decorated interiors as I travel across Europe & Asia, immersing myself rich and diverse histories.… Read more: Inspirations behind my new collection of paintings - The 100 Day Project: Why I’m Joining & What I’m Doing
#the100dayproject Hey creative friends! 🎨 This week marks the kickoff of something pretty exciting – my first-ever 100 Day Project. In this blog post, I’m sharing my thinking on why I’m diving into this challenge, the plan, and my expectations for the next 100 days. Motivation I didn’t start this… Read more: The 100 Day Project: Why I’m Joining & What I’m Doing - In Conversation With Happy & Human Podcast
As a full-time British Indian artist who holds a PhD in Biophysics and worked at Boston Consulting Group as a management consultant for a number years – it’s safe to say that I’ve pivoted careers a *few* times. As such, I love sharing my experiences, journey and what I’ve learned… Read more: In Conversation With Happy & Human Podcast - Selected & Published: An International Art Magazine for Emerging Artists
I’m super excited to have been selected & publicised in the Suboart Magazine December 2023 Edition (Nr.15). You can find my work among a selection of brilliant artists and creators in this magazine focusing on celebrating and amplifying emerging artists. I’ve said this before and I’ll say it again, there’s… Read more: Selected & Published: An International Art Magazine for Emerging Artists - A year in numbers: An Emerging Artist’s career
As a new calendar year starts, I take time to reflect back on the previous year, the art I created, the lessons learned, the highlights & lowlights too. Just 18 months ago, after moving from England to California, I started showing and selling my artwork to the public. As an… Read more: A year in numbers: An Emerging Artist’s career - An Artist’s Year in Books – My 2023 Reading List
As the year draws to a close, I find myself reflecting back on the rich tapestry of stories that have colored my world and expanded my horizons in 2023. This year has been a literary journey filled with tales that have sparked my imagination, challenged my perceptions, and, most importantly,… Read more: An Artist’s Year in Books – My 2023 Reading List - Launching soon: I’m Starting My Art Mailing Club!
[Update] My Art Mailing Club is live! Read all about it & join here. There’s something rather special about receiving something via snail mail. When I was younger and travelling the world, I loved writing postcards to friends and family back home. Recently, I’ve been thinking a lot about how writing… Read more: Launching soon: I’m Starting My Art Mailing Club! - Celebrating Diwali on the Ice With the San Jose Sharks
What an exhilarating night at the SAP Center, celebrating Diwali with the San Jose Sharks! Seeing my artwork prominently featured at a national league game and to find myself interviewed on the colossal screens surpassed even my wildest dreams! It was an absolute thrill to see the crest I’d meticulously… Read more: Celebrating Diwali on the Ice With the San Jose Sharks - Celebrating Diwali: My Exclusive Crest Design for the San Jose Sharks
Have you heard? The San Jose Sharks are hosting a Celebration of Diwali and I designed the crest and shoulder patches!! Earlier this year, a unique opportunity to submit a proposal to the San Jose Sharks, my local NHL team. I’d been to the SAP Center for games (where I… Read more: Celebrating Diwali: My Exclusive Crest Design for the San Jose Sharks - A Candid Conversation on “Work, Life, No Balance”
I had a great conversation with Prash Raval on his podcast, “Work Life No Balance”. In this candid discussion, we dove into my transition from my corporate job as a management consultant to building a thriving career as a working artist. No frills, no gloss, just an open conversation about… Read more: A Candid Conversation on “Work, Life, No Balance” - Awards & Artistic Opportunities: Navigating Life’s Distractions With Your Network
In the whirlwind of life’s many demands, from organizing a wedding in under 3 months to purchasing my first home, my personal life has been the center of my attention lately. Amidst these significant life changes, I’ve had to make tough decisions about how I allocate my time between my… Read more: Awards & Artistic Opportunities: Navigating Life’s Distractions With Your Network - Setting Up My Art Festival Booth: Then & Now
During art festival season, fellow artists often ask me about my booth setup journey. How did I get started? What gear did I pick? How do I hang my artwork? Let’s dive into my booth evolution, from a rushed start to a well-oiled setup. Getting Started: The Unexpected Adventure Back… Read more: Setting Up My Art Festival Booth: Then & Now - A rollercoaster first year as a full-time working artist
12 months ago I started selling my artwork to the public. I released my very first collection on my home-made website. As I did this, I was nervous about putting myself out there and how I’d be perceived. What if no one wants my work? What if I don’t sell… Read more: A rollercoaster first year as a full-time working artist - An Interview with Art of the Bay: Sessions
As a working artist, I get energy from sharing my experiences, journey and what I’ve learned so far with wider audiences – doing so in conversation with someone else makes it that much more enjoyable! Tune into my interview with Nando at Art of the Bay: Sessions. We talk about… Read more: An Interview with Art of the Bay: Sessions - Unveiling the Muse: Inspirations Behind My Latest Art Collection
As my debut solo exhibition, Lost in Color, adorns the walls of the Lindsay Dirkx Brown Art Gallery in San Ramon, CA, I am excited to take you on a journey into the heart of my creative process. In this blog post, I share the inspiration behind the collection, weaving… Read more: Unveiling the Muse: Inspirations Behind My Latest Art Collection - Exploring the World Around You: How to Find Inspiration for Your Art
As an artist, finding inspiration for that next painting can be a real challenge. At times, it feels like there are no good ideas out there and you just don’t know where to start. We’ve all been there! In this blog post, I share some of my favourite ways to… Read more: Exploring the World Around You: How to Find Inspiration for Your Art - The creative process behind my ‘Lost in Colour’ paintings
The most common question I’m asked when sharing paintings from my ‘Lost in Colour’ collection, is how I create them and what the creative process involves. My ‘Lost in Colour’ paintings are distinct style; they characteristically feature line-drawn architectural details and expressive flowers against vivid abstract backgrounds. You can see… Read more: The creative process behind my ‘Lost in Colour’ paintings - Podcast interview: Exploring my creative process, tools and tech
One of my favourite parts of being a working artist is the conversations I have with fellow creatives, collectors and the wider public. The back-and-forth that comes with dialogue and the connections that are built, nourish and motivate me in this career. This is probably why my calendar seems filled… Read more: Podcast interview: Exploring my creative process, tools and tech
