After bidding farewell to her 15-year career in corporate finance, Vartika embarked on a new journey into the realm of art. Specialising in oil and charcoal painting, she constantly refines her art after absorbing feedback every six months.

Vartika Sinha is a Chartered Accountant turned visual artist and a practising Natural Health Science Coach. She hails from Bengaluru.

Discussing her artistic endeavours, Vartika says she predominantly engages in oil and charcoal painting, specialising in the realism genre. She also does landscapes, portraits, and still life. Through her art, she strives to establish connections with her clientele. Additionally, she imparts knowledge and education to children about taking charge of their health. Operating her own YouTube channel and offering consultation services, she has extended her reach further.

During her corporate stint, she found herself consumed by the pursuit of climbing the corporate ladder, losing sight of her genuine happiness. The turning point came in her life while working on her son's school project, where she rediscovered joy in art.

Subsequently, she took the bold step of resigning from her job and enrolling at the Carder Art Academy to learn the foundational aspects of art before venturing into it professionally. Her learning journey in art and Holistic Wellbeing continues, and she now proudly identifies herself as a Professional Visual Artist and a certified Natural Health Science practitioner. She firmly believes that merging the worlds of business and art can contribute to the holistic development of individuals.

Reflecting on her upbringing, Vartika shares that being the daughter of an army officer led her to live in various parts of India, with a significant time spent in Jammu and Kashmir and the North East region.

Recalling her childhood in Nagaland, she reminisces about taking horseback riding lessons. Her family encouraged her to secure good exam scores to pursue a reputable profession. Following her schooling, she diligently prepared for and successfully cleared the Chartered Accountancy exams, complemented by obtaining a B.Com. degree. Although she pursued chartered accountancy for financial independence, the idea of pursuing art as a profession hadn't crossed her mind at that point.

Vartika attributes her courteous and grounded nature to the diverse cultural experiences she gained from living in different cities. She exhorts everyone to travel, immerse themselves in local cultures, and broaden their perspectives.

Acknowledging the challenges of transitioning from Finance to Art, she emphasises the significance of practice, particularly as adults, where our cognitive abilities decline and the learning process gets slower. Her mantra revolves around "practice, pause, and reflect."

Reflecting on her accomplishments, she shares that her growth as an artist is marked by absorbing client feedback and consistently improving her artwork every six months.

Regarding role models, Julia Cameron, an American author and artist, stands out as Vartika's role model. Cameron's belief that everyone is an artist resonates deeply with Vartika.

Vartika is inspired by Viktor Frankl's quote, "He who has a reason to live can bear with almost anything,"

Vartika encourages the youth of the country to embrace financial literacy and holistic well-being. Take small and consistent steps, as achieving goals takes time.