My Story

Thank you so much for visiting my website. My name is Sheela Becton and I am an Indian American Artist based in Maryland. I want to share my journey of resilience and unwavering determination in the face of adversity. However, it is also a journey illuminated by moments of triumph and strength, where resilience shines brightest in the darkest of times.

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I was born and raised in India and was drawn to Art at an early age. Although I learnt dance, music and Art being in the Arts Program the last 2 years of my high school, choosing Art as a career was not encouraged. I got married at a young age and after a bad divorce came to the United States in 1997. I remember the day I landed in Dulles Airport a single Mother with 2 young kids, a suitcase of clothes and $10. What I had was a determination to give myself and my children a better life.  I worked hard pursuing a career in IT and had a successful career in IT and Higher Education for 25 years.

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During my IT career I felt the void of being a creative so in 2008 I bought a canvas and some oil paints and started painting to help be relive some of the stress from my job and life. I never looked back. My kids chose successful career paths and had recently moved out. I converted one of the bedrooms to a studio and I have been pursuing my passion for Art in my home studio.

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In 2021 at the age of 58, I decided to quit my job and purse my passion as a full-time professional Artist. I take pride in saying that I call myself a self-taught Artist. I enjoy the meditative studio practice and take the opportunity of pursuing my Art as a blessing to express myself on canvas. I had my first Solo Exhibition in 2022 and continue to participate in group and Solo exhibits in and around Maryland.

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I take inspiration from a strong line of Matriarchs including my mother who instilled the values of perseverance and determination in me. The feminine form is central to my practice and I take inspiration from my own life and my heritage to explore themes of strength, resilience, harmony, and interconnectedness.

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My Art journey thus far has been personally rewarding for my mind and soul and I strive to share my art with you in the pursuit of inviting you to find common connections. I Thank you for being a part of my journey.

 

Sincerely,

Sheela Becton