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Sheela Becton

Painting, Visual / Media

Art to me is a language that transcends boundaries and brings people together. In my Artistic journey I find inspiration in the delicate dance between natures serene beauty and the rich tapestry of my cultural heritage.

My works capture the moments and memories I treasure from my travels in India. These memories serve as my muse guiding my brush to capture the essence of tranquility and balance. Through my paintings I seek to evoke a sense of serenity and contemplation.

Through color, form, and texture I blend the elements of nature and cultural heritage on my canvas, and aim to create a space where viewers can reflect on their own connection to the world around them. My art is an invitation to explore the universal themes of harmony, balance, and interconnectedness that transcend cultural boundaries.

In essence my Art is a celebration of the timeless dance between humanity and nature, a visual symphony that resonates with the echoes of cultural heritage fostering a sense of unity and appreciation for beauty that surrounds us.




About the Artist

Sheela Becton was born and raised in India and moved to the US in 1997. She lives in Silver Spring, Maryland, where she embraces her love for painting. The brushwork in her art often tells the story of her memories from life and travels in India, showcasing the richness and beauty of Indian culture. Painting is therapeutic to her, giving her focus and peace. Her creativity is also inspired by the incomparable beauty of nature. Sheela believes in painting with a purpose; to spread positivity, encourage healing through art, and uplift others. In her efforts towards that end, she has been collaborating with Hope Works of Howard County. The organization’s mission is to support and advocate for people affected by sexual and intimate partner violence and engage the community in creating the change needed to end violence. Sheela’s work has been featured in the Hope Works’ arts magazine, Dragonfly, four times since 2015. In 2021, Hope Works requested the use of her painting “Love” to be featured as the cover of Hope Collected, an anthology celebrating the best of Dragonfly entries since its inception in 2014. Sheela’s Art work has been shown in exhibitions in Maryland including “Dragonfly, poetry reading and art exhibit” in 2019, ‘Colors of India - People, Places, Festivals and Landscapes’ at Bernice Kish Art Gallery at Slayton House in 2022 and ‘Colors of Nature’ at Brookside Gardens in 2023. Sheela presented a Salon Style gallery talk on the ‘Color culture of India’ at Bernice Kish Art Gallery. Her work ‘Soulmates’ was juried into the Love themed Exhibit at ‘Girls who paint’. Currently she has an Ongoing Exhibit ‘Blossoms of Hope’ at Columbia Art Center.    

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Featured Work

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Nature keeps giving us endlessly and unconditionally. Sunrays gently kiss the earth each morning, awakening the dormant beauty of nature with their golden embrace and surround us with silent beams of love.
Inspired by nature and the simple daily lives of women selling flowers in the bazaar. Scented serenity is an invitation to pause, inhale deeply, and let the calming fragrances transport the soul to a realm where worries dissipate, and a profound sense of peace blossoms like petals in the gentle breeze.
This painting was inspired by the Floating flower market in Kashmir, India. Vendors come together on the Dal Lake to sell beautiful blossoms in their boats. It also shows the 4 seasons in Kashmir, Winter, Spring, Summer and Fall. This is depicted in the trees
I find inspiration in the delicate dance between natures serene beauty and the rich tapestry of my cultural heritage. In the heart of a pristine forest, where sunlight filtered through the lush canopy, nature's abundance revealed itself in a harmonious dance of life.
The Divine feminine is favored and familiar subject I paint, she has an inquisitive parrot perched on her shoulder. The serene expression on the woman’s face and the ease with which both creatures negotiate the shared space suggest a sense of harmony and balance.
Within the heart of the tranquil grove, a sacred silence reigns, punctuated only by the whispered secrets of rustling leaves and the occasional song of a bird. In this haven of tranquility, time seems to stand still, inviting introspection and a profound connection with the soothing pulse of nature. The tranquil grove becomes a sanctuary for weary souls, a place where the worries of the world gently dissipate, and the spirit finds solace in the simplicity of being.