From Pixels to Paint strokes: Unveiling the Artistic Journey - Ep. 33 - Manuela Mendonça Gomes

Hello, beautiful people. Welcome to episode 33 of photo country with Rajeev. This is usually the podcast, where I chat with photographers from around the world. And then occasionally I do talk to artists who straddle different mediums. One such artist is Manuela Mendonca Gomes. She is an artist from Goa India. I met her when I was working there. Her work is full of nature. It's very reflective of Goa where she lives. It's culture and its architecture. So I sat down to talk to her about her art. And her journey from being a tennis player to a successful commercial artist.  Thanks Manuela for coming on the Photo Country podcast.

My favorite memories of Goa, is during the monsoons. I really love Goa when it's raining and when it's really green. My wife and I used to to jump on a scooter and ride through the quaint Goan villages. Manuela has beautifully captured this beauty of Goa in her paintings - from the houses, the lush green foliage to the distinct colour palette of Goa. I could go on and on about her work. But it is best you have a browse through her instagram feed. Her work is available on sale and Manuela is open for commissions as well.

Her instagram - https://www.instagram.com/manuelarrrtista/

Thank you, Manuela, for coming on the show. It was inspiring to learn about your work ethic, in your artwork. I hope you enjoyed this episode. Thank you so much for tuning in. Do sign up for my newsletter on substack.com and be informed every time I release an episode. Till the next episode, stay safe and keep clicking. Thank you for reading Photo Country with Rajeev. This post is public so feel free to share it.

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