My Story

Every work has a story, and I am happy to share mine here.
My roots lie in Jaipur, Rajasthan — a city known for its timeless grace and rich artistic heritage.

My relationship with art began at the age of four. Over the years, it grew from a childhood love into a way of understanding life itself.

I grew up surrounded by conversations and influenced by many forms of art — dance, painting, cooking, gardening, and even the way food was presented — all of which I inherited from my grandmother, mother, and father.

I was deeply shaped by my parents. My mother, a classical dancer and intuitive cook, introduced me to rhythm, grace, and sensory beauty. My father, both an artist and a doctor, showed me that creativity and science can coexist in harmony. From them, I learned that balance is the truest form of wellness.

Over time, I explored multiple artistic styles and mediums, created more than 3,000 artworks, and had the privilege of guiding students from diverse backgrounds and stages of learning, while also working closely with clients whose walls are adorned with my artworks. Art has always been therapeutic for me — a quiet space where emotions find colour and stillness finds expression.

Along the way, I pursued formal training in art therapy, deepening my understanding of art as a tool for healing and self-awareness.

My belief in sattvic living and traditional culinary wisdom comes from a deep respect for natural, mindful living. Food, like art, is most powerful when created with awareness and intention. Over the years, I have shared my culinary skills and witnessed the quiet joy and sense of wonder that arises from a well-cooked meal — not because of complexity, but because of purity, skill, and mindful preparation. These experiences were further enriched through professional culinary training, reaffirming my belief in time-honoured wisdom and in the idea that food, like art, speaks most deeply when it is honest and thoughtfully made.

I studied Nutrition and Dietetics and later became a certified IB and IGCSE art educator. This allowed my two lifelong passions — art and food — to come together naturally. I see them as twin expressions of balance: one nourishing the mind, the other the body.

Alongside this, there has always been a constant urge to learn, explore, and execute more — an inner drive that keeps me moving forward. It is a passion that goes beyond words and continues to shape everything I create.

Having lived across Singapore, the Philippines, Vietnam, and India for over two decades, my perspective blends Eastern serenity with a global sensibility.

HerbzenHues was born from this journey — a space where canvas meets cuisine, and creativity meets consciousness. Through my work, I invite people to slow down, reconnect, and experience wellness through art, colour, and conscious living.

This is not simply what I do — it is how I choose to live.

Sweta
Artist and Founder, Herbz en Hues