About me
About Akangsha
Akangsha Chakraborty is a self-taught artist with a Bachelor’s degree in Architecture. Her education sharpened her sense of proportion, spatial harmony, and the play of light and form. She works primarily in oils on stretched canvas, creating seascapes, landscapes, and occasional subjects such as swans, ships, and cats. Based in Delhi, India, she divides her time between painting, teaching, commissions, and showcasing her work to collectors worldwide.
Inspiration & Motivation
Akangsha’s work is shaped by her ongoing curiosity about the natural world, especially the sea and the emotions it evokes. She aims to capture the quieter moments in life, the ones that often pass unnoticed yet linger in memory. She sees painting as a way to slow down, observe, and create something lasting from fleeting moments. While art started as a personal outlet, it’s grown into a practice she hopes others can connect with. Through her Instagram, she shares both finished pieces and behind-the-scenes glimpses of her process, offering a realistic view of building a creative practice over time.
Akangsha's Journey
2005-2015
The Hobbyist
Her interest in art began with sketching using pencils and black ink. Gradually, oil pastels became her favorite medium to work with.
Painting classes soon followed. She also started taking part in various art competitions.
2015-2020
The Student
She enrolled herself into an architecture college and found herself doing multiple sketches related to architecture.
She also tried her hand at oil painting and since then she knew there was no going back!
2020-Present Day
The Professional
After college, she started by taking on commissions and selling her paintings to friends, which led to the launch of 'Akangsha's Palette' on Instagram. Soon after, she opened an Etsy shop to offer her paintings.
Fast forward five years, she now sell both original art and prints through her own website. She also teaches through her online beginner oil painting course, where she guides students through the fundamentals of working with oils.