Education

• 1992-2001: Cornell University: Sanskrit Language, Classical Indian Philosophical Systems, Urdu, Islamic Art & Architecture, Studios in Drawing, Painting & Botanical Art
• 1991: Syracuse University: M.A. Education
• 1971: Delhi University: B.A. (English Honours); B.Ed.

Experience:

• 2000-Present: Teaching English as a Second Language, Learning Partners of Tompkins County
• 1995-2002: Original cataloger, Cornell University Library
• 1993-1995: Research Support Specialist, Division of Nutirtional Sciences, Cornell University
• 1986-1992: Illustrated for Cornell & Ithaca College publications, The Bookpress, NYS Baroque; wrote & illustrated a children’s book
• 1983-1985: Educational Consultant: Academy of Educational Development & NYC Board of Education
• 1979-1982: Research & Teaching Assistant, Syracuse University

Awards

• American Society of Botanical Artists
  • Lifetime Achievement Award, 2011
• American Society of Botanical Artists / Horticultural Society of New York
  •  Award of Excellence, 2011: Prunus cerasus (cherries & blossoms)
  • Best of Show, 2008: Kniphofia uvaria (red hot poker)
  • Best Painting, 2005: Lathyrus odoratus (sweet pea)
• Susan Kathleen Black Foundation in Naples, Florida—BLOSSOM: Art of Flowers
  • Best Botanical 2011, Three Spring Flowers
  • Juror’s Award for Excellence 2007, Tropaeolum majus (nasturtium)

Publications & Affiliations:

• The Ramayana for Young Readers, Harper Collins, 1998
• The Illustrated Mahabharata, HarperCollins (under contract)
• Dragon Parade
• Gautam Buddha (in progress)
• Kaleidoscope, South Asia Newsletter
• Plantations Newsletter, The Bookpress
• Member of American Society of Botanical Artists, Learing Partners/Literacy Volunteers, Community Arts Partnership