"Hello. My name is Alka Jhamb and I was born in September 1961. Through college, I studied in convent schools. As a child I was very good at academics and often got good grades. I was also very keen on art and, more often than not, I would find myself indulging in this...
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"Hello. My name is Alka Jhamb and I was born in September 1961. Through college, I studied in convent schools. As a child I was very good at academics and often got good grades. I was also very keen on art and, more often than not, I would find myself indulging in this mesmerizing world.
"I use to participate in art exhibitions while in school, including the famous Shanker's art competition, and also won. However, I was not able to realize my passion for art. Nobody objected to my desire to paint, but somehow it was lost within me. I got married in 1983. A year later, I took Montessori training. Then I held a string of jobs but they didn't satisfy me. Finally, I let my heart decide what it wanted. And my heart chose painting, my first love.
"My calling began in 1998 when I entered art school. I suddenly felt complete and thus my journey into the world of art began. I trained under the guidance of Rameswar Broota. He is truly a master in all senses. He brings out the talent within you so each one develops his or her own style. In 2004, I won the All India Fine Art Council (AIFAC) award.
"Today, painting has made me a satisfied person. I love anything and everything to do with colors. I enjoy experimenting, but my favorite style is figurative. I've been painting for six years now and I couldn't be happier. My husband and my children have been very supportive. My youngest daughter is my greatest critic and I welcome her genuine opinion. It's been smooth sailing so far, but I know I have a long way to go before I quit. In fact I'd love to paint until the end of my life."
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