Growing up in Bangalore, India, Suchitra Bhosle was exposed to the world of painting through two artists in her family- her father and grandmother-who helped establish an early appreciation for art. At the age of nine Suchitra proved her aptitude for painting by representing India, and winning a global art competition sponsored by UNESCO. Through school and college Suchitra continued to paint and exhibit her work in Bangalore. Armed with a post-graduate degree in marketing Suchitra entered the corporate world for a few years before she moved to the USA in 2001.


She refocused her energy on her love for painting and made the most of the expansive learning opportunities available in the USA by studying with artists that have inspired her and are an integral part of her artwork. This includes Richard Schmid, Jeremy Lipking, Scott Christensen, Dan Gerhartz and Sherrie McGraw. Based in Fair Oaks, California, Suchitra is represented at established galleries in Santa Fe, Denver, Washington D.C. and Houston.


Suchitra has immersed herself in learning, experimenting, and developing her skills and style by studying the works of masters that appeal to her, such as John Singer Sargent, Anders Zorn, Joaquin Sorolla, Nicolai Fechin and Jules Bastien- Lepage. When she is not painting, Suchitra finds joy in teaching painting and drawing techniques in her community.


Recognition:

The Portrait Society Of America. 2010. 12th Annual International Portrait Competition: Certificate Of Excellence

Oil Painters of America, 2010. National Juried Exhibition: Finalist.

North Valley Art League, 2010. 26th Annual Juried National Show 2010: Award Of Excellence

Southwest Art Magazine 2009 : Top 10 artists to watch

The Portrait Society Of America, 2009.  11th Annual International Portrait Competition: Certificate Of Excellence

Oil Painters of America, 2009: National Juried Exhibition:  Finalist.

North Valley Art League, 2009: 25th Annual Juried National Show: Best Of Show