This week as my special guest from the arts I’m pleased to have in the studio Nidhi Chanani – artist, illustrator, writer and owner of Everyday Love Art. Known for creating art that captures the everyday romantic and whimsical moments in life, her work reminds people to stop and recognize those moments. Born in Calcutta and raised in suburban southern California, Nidhi actively creates work that represents diverse communities, projecting a strong female Asian voice within the arts. She has appeared on CNN’s Anderson Cooper 360 and BBC Radio and her work has been featured on Fab, Daily Candy, and Scoutmob. Nidhi has worked with Hasbro, Paramount Pictures, ABC, Microsoft, Disney, Boom Studios, and a variety of other clients. Her art takes many forms – wood burnings, one-off images, and a whole range of graphic representations. Everyday Love Art products are sold in retail shops across the country, including the American Museum of Natural History, San Francisco International Airport, Books Inc., Papyrus, and Therapy stores. Nidhi has produced two books featuring her art, Everyday Love Art Volumes 1 and 2, and has illustrated Misty, the Proud Cloud written by Hugh Howery. She is currently working on her debut graphic novel, Pashmina, to be published by First Second Books in 2016. In April 2012, Nidhi was honoured at the White House as a Champion of Change, an award that focuses on those bringing about positive change in their community.
Join me Saturday 9-10 PM to find out more about the life and art of Nidhi Chanani. For more info and to hear previous shows visit www.itsaquestionofbalance.com
