About the Book:

"Shades of Petals" is a captivating journey through six decades of Sadhna's artistic evolution. This collection showcases a diverse range of themes and styles, from delicate watercolors to vibrant glass paintings, each piece reflecting her boundless creativity and deep connection to life’s beauty.

For her painting is a normal habitual activity of living. The trigger to paint or just sketch was never premeditated-it came spontaneously. Sadhna epitomises the famous words of the master artist Pablo Picasso:

“Every child is an artist. The problem is how to remain an artist once we grow up”

With a blend of traditional techniques and creative  storytelling, the book invites readers to explore the artist's profound love and artistic passion and calls the reader to embrace the joy of creative expression and nurture the Nature’s gift of art in them. Everyone is an artist, and in every artistic creation, there is a bit of everyone. 

About the Artist:

Sadhna is a painter and a dance and music teacher. After 26 years in Air Force Bal Bharti School, New Delhi, she has her own academy . While imbibing the subtleties of abhinay and swaras in the children she has developed a very keen understanding of the purity and beauty of life itself that gets reflected in her work as a painter.

She started painting in her childhood; some of the works in this book are from her school days. Her early exposure to art laid a strong foundation for her diverse and extensive portfolio. Sadhna is a follower of the old school, deeply inspired by the works of masters like Nand Lal Bose and Raja Ravi Verma, whose influence is evident in her meticulous approach and thematic choices.

Sadhna’s journey exemplifies the harmony between tradition and innovation, discipline and freedom, teaching and learning. Her life and work serve as a motivation to the transformative power of art, inspiring others to explore their creative potential and appreciate the beauty that surrounds us.

About the Designer :

Nikita Tripathi, a dedicated graphic designer and illustrator, brings her unique vision and passion for visual storytelling to her work. From a young age, she has been drawing and refining her craft, transforming a passionate hobby into a professional career. As the designer behind the book Shades of Petals, Nikita brilliantly uses storytelling to weave a visual tale, combining paintings and the artist's journey into an emotive theme. She loves experimenting continually challenging herself with each project. Through her designs, she conveys profound messages in a subtle yet with a lasting impact.