Priya Gore - A Dash of Wilderness

Priya Gore - A Dash of Wilderness

From Artful Painter by Carl Olson

May 21, 2022 · 1h 15m · Episode 70

About this episode

Priya Gore discusses her journey from engineering to becoming a full-time fine art painter inspired by the Australian wilderness.

Priya Gore's extraordinary paintings of birds and wildlife are breathtaking. Her paintings are full of color, vibrancy, and energy. She says painting large allows her whole body to become fully engaged in the flow and gesture of painting. The process of painting is like a joyous dance, each lyrical movement breathes life into the birds that are often the subject of her art. It was against improbable odds that Priya would become the artist she is today. She came from a large family in a small village in India. In India, she says much of your future is already decided before you are conceived – either you must become a doctor or an engineer. Though as a young child she had a deep love for art, she became an engineer. Despite the challenges of a highly technical career, she sought out time to sketch wherever her work took her. She eventually settled in Australia where she currently resides. The Australian wilderness and its unimaginable landscapes, tropical rainforests, and diversified wildlife inspired her to paint. Now as a new mother, she has finally left her engineering career to pursue as she calls it - "a new bold and beautiful phase" of her life as a full-time fine art…

People in this episode

Guest: Priya Gore

Topics covered

  • painting
  • wildlife
  • art
  • Australia

Keywords

  • birds
  • wildlife art
  • color
  • vibrancy
  • creative process

Mentioned in this episode

Books & works: A Dash of Wilderness

Places: India, Australia

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