The Emotional Journey of Creating Art Inside My Studio

The Emotional Journey of Creating Art 

Before I lift a brush or mix paint, nothing is decided.

There is usually a general feeling or loose idea when I paint, but I do not try to control it. Painting, for me, is a journey of self-discovery. I work mostly at night, when the world quietens, often with music playing in the background. In that space, I let the brush guide me and allow the work to unfold naturally.

I wanted to write this to share what really happens behind the scenes in my studio. This is how an emotion slowly becomes an abstract painting, and why that process matters when you choose to live with one of my works.

Where My Paintings Begin

I have always believed that the world is shaped by colour. Colour creates energy. It carries emotion. It speaks directly to feeling.

When I start a painting, I am not thinking about subject matter or objects. Everything begins with an inner shift. It might be excitement, restlessness, calm, nostalgia, joy, or tension. That emotion is the true starting point. The canvas is simply where it settles.

Over time, I have noticed that my paintings tend to begin in two different ways.

Some are instinctive. These are moments when an emotion takes over quickly and guides my hand before I have time to analyse it. They are raw, intuitive, and often completed in a short burst of energy.

Others unfold slowly. These paintings stay with me for days or sometimes weeks. I return to them, live with them, change them, and allow them to reveal layers I did not expect at the beginning.

 When you stand in front of one of my large abstract paintings, you are not looking at a design. You are standing in front of a feeling that needed to exist beyond me, and the canvas became its home.

Turning Emotion into Colour

Colour is my language.

I do not paint objects. I paint states of mind. The colours I choose are always led by emotion first, and aesthetics follow naturally.

 When I work with cool blues and teals, I am often searching for space and calm. These paintings come from a desire to slow things down and breathe. They tend to bring a sense of quiet into a room, offering balance after a busy day.

When I reach for warmer tones like reds, oranges, and golds, I am responding to energy and movement. These works carry presence. They are meant to lift a space and fill it with warmth and life.

When softer neutrals, earthy tones, and mocha shades appear, I am usually exploring something more grounded. There is strength in restraint. These colours speak of depth, confidence, and quiet sophistication.

Every colour choice is my way of saying this is how that moment felt to me.

When someone connects with one of my paintings, it is often because the colour speaks to something within them. You may not be able to explain it, but you recognise it immediately.

Movement, Gesture, and Physical Energy

 Once the colours are in place, the process becomes physical.

I work on large canvases because I like to move. I want my whole body involved. My arm, my shoulder, my breathing all become part of the work. Emotion is not still. It shifts and changes, and my movements reflect that. And I love the challenge, the pull of the unknown.

In the studio, different techniques emerge depending on what I am feeling.

Bold, sweeping brushstrokes appear when there is urgency or excitement.

Layering and blending come into play when I am working with memory or time.

Soft transitions and blurred edges surface when I am exploring uncertainty or those in between emotional spaces that are hard to name.

Nothing is random. Each mark is part of an ongoing conversation between my inner world and the canvas. Even the moments that feel accidental often carry meaning.

Collectors often tell me they feel this energy straight away. Some describe how the painting brings the room to life. That sense of movement and presence is exactly what I hope for.

When the Painting Pushes Back

There is always a moment when the painting begins to guide me rather than the other way around.

At that stage, I step back. I look. I wait. I allow space.

I ask myself whether the work still reflects the emotion that started it. I pay attention to where it has taken me instead. Some of the most meaningful pieces are those that resist being simple. Emotion rarely arrives neatly, and the canvas reflects that complexity.

A bright area may be softened with layers, like a memory that changes over time. A chaotic section may be calmed with quieter passages, echoing the relief that follows inner tension.

This is why many people say they continue to notice new details in my work. The paintings are built in layers, both visually and emotionally. As your own experiences change, different parts of the painting may speak to you.

Knowing When a Painting Is Finished

I am often asked how I know when a painting is finished.

For me, it is not about perfection. A painting is complete when the emotion feels resolved.

There is a quiet moment when I look at the canvas and feel settled. I can breathe easily. I know there is nothing more to add. The painting feels honest. It has said what it needed to say.

When you buy an original piece from me, you are not just buying an arrangement of colour. You are bringing home that entire emotional journey.

Why This Matters When You Collect My Work

Understanding how I work changes how you experience the painting in your space.

What you are really inviting into your home or office is authenticity. Each piece begins with a genuine emotion, and that sincerity is what allows the work to continue speaking to you over time.

You are also choosing an atmosphere. You are deciding how you want a space to feel, whether calm, energised, reflective, or quietly confident.

Once a painting leaves my studio, its journey continues with you. It becomes part of your everyday life. In many ways, you complete the story.

That moment when someone feels an instant connection to a piece is where my process meets your response. That connection is why I paint.

How I Hope You Choose One of My Paintings

When you explore my collections, I encourage you to choose with feeling as much as with sight.

Start by asking how you want the space to feel. Notice which painting makes you pause without knowing why. Pay attention to the movement and layers, not just the colours. Imagine living with that presence day after day.

If a piece stays with you after you have closed the page, it is often for a reason.

Bringing That Journey Into Your Space

Through my paintings, I try to express how I experience the world and to create a quiet connection with the viewer.

Every original artwork on my website has followed the same path. It began as a feeling. It moved through colour, gesture, and reflection. It reached a point of emotional truth that I was willing to sign my name to.

If you feel drawn to bringing that kind of presence into your home or workspace, I invite you to explore my original abstract paintings and collections.

Thank you for taking the time to read this and for allowing me to share my process with you. I hope that when you stand in front of one of my paintings, you feel not only what you see, but everything that led it there.

Best, Paresh Nrshinga.