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by Malti B Lee
news, thoughts & resources on art making, creative inspirations, and the business of art
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- Trying something new with flowers: Arranging instead of PaintingThere’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 paintingsYou’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 PodcastAs 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 ArtistsI’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 careerAs 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 ListAs 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 SharksWhat 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 SharksHave 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 NetworkIn 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 & NowDuring 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 artist12 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: SessionsAs 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 CollectionAs 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 ArtAs 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’ paintingsThe 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 techOne 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
- On affordable art and supporting the communityTwo things that I’m deeply passionate about are (1) offering affordable original paintings and (2) uplifting my local community . During my life as a PhD student, there were times that I’d fall in love with an artist’s work and want to purchase an original piece from them. However, that… Read more: On affordable art and supporting the community
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