About Arpita

From Data Analyst to Full-Time Artist

I'm Arpita Das, the artist behind Hues by Arpita. I'm a Singapore-based fine artist originally from Dibrugarh, Assam — a region in Northeast India defined by the Brahmaputra river, rolling tea gardens, and the foothills of the Eastern Himalayas. Those landscapes were the first "hues" I ever knew.

For years, I worked as a data analyst in advertising and media, believing art wasn't a practical career. But when the pandemic brought the world to a standstill, I picked up a brush again and discovered that the only thing standing between me and a creative life had never been practicality — it was fear.

What I Paint

My work is rooted in the landscapes and seascapes that move me most. Sunsets over rocky coastlines, turquoise tropical lagoons, waterfalls hidden in green valleys, and the quiet drama of a night sky. The golden hour appears throughout my collection — not merely as a lighting condition, but as a philosophy: a reminder that transitions hold their own beauty, and that endings always carry the promise of something new.

I work across acrylic, oil, watercolour, and mixed media. My style is bold and expressive, with rich colour and visible, textured brushwork that gives each painting a sense of movement and energy.

Exhibitions and Recognition

In August 2025, my painting Stillness in Motion was featured in the "Home, Heart, Heritage — 60 Years of Singapore" exhibition organised by LivingwithArt Singapore. The gallery described the work as capturing "how home is not just a place, but a feeling of calm and connection."

I regularly participate in art markets across Singapore through my creative studio, Halvi Collective, including the Arts Corner Market at NAFA Campus.

Commission Work

I welcome commissions for custom paintings. Whether you'd like a landscape from a place that's meaningful to you, a specific colour palette to match your space, or a unique gift for someone special, I'd love to create something just for you. Please visit my Commission Work page or email me to discuss your vision.