About the Artist

Kamael (Kam) Mishra is a Washington D.C.-based artist who subscribes to an intuitive process of painting whereby colors and shapes defining her work are determined in-the-moment and inspired by both her immediate surroundings and upbringing in rural New England. Using a variety of tools, she layers vibrant acrylic hues to create a wide array of canvases that evoke abstract landscapes to which she is connected.

Kam’s work began on the heels of the pandemic after leaving her decades-long work as a dental hygienist and reigniting her long-standing passion for painting. From her studio, she today produces original and commissioned works ranging in size from 8X10 to 36X48. Kam is currently on the board of Chevy Chase Art (Ch/Art), as well as a member of Montgomery Art Association, both nonprofit community arts organizations serving the Washington area.

A native Vermonter, Kam now resides in Washington’s Chevy Chase neighborhood along with her husband, three children, and their dog, Beau.