Studio Visit and Demonstration with Raj Chaudhuri

Raj Chaudhuri (b 1967): My work comes from my life as a human being. I paint what is around me, what I love and try to find beauty in it.

Capturing people and their interaction with the environment interests me—be it urban or rural, cityscape or landscape. Growing up in India, I feel my work is enriched by the depth of culture, vibrant colors and energy there. Twenty-seven years ago, Colorado became home, giving me a longstanding enjoyment of the mountains, the brilliance of people here and the rich history of the west. I truly enjoy traveling and painting on location; I thrive in painting subjects with which I have a deep connection and understanding of people, structures and landscape.

To me painting is about finding beauty, balance and something visually engaging. The design of a painting to me is paramount, and I try and find something beautiful, simple and clear in the composition and then build in layers upon layers of complexity. I want to lead the viewer through a visual journey and have them stay connected to the painting.