Interested in capital markets, art, writing, and philanthropy.

My name is Sameer. While I am not a professional or formally trained artist, I firmly believe that creativity and skill from one field can influence and enhance other areas when pursued with passion. In this sense, skill can transcend domains. I am inspired to create paintings that don't fit into conventional categories, representing uncorrelated artwork that resonates with my pursuit of alpha—the edge. Through art, I aim to capture memories in their most simplistic form, fossilizing them on canvas before they are dwarfed by something more brilliant.

Beyond the canvas, I have established a successful career in trading and software engineering. With expansive leadership experience, I drive global teams to innovate in the face of challenges that demand creative problem-solving and time-sensitive execution in capital markets.

Outside of work, I make time for wellness, connecting with people, tennis, bouldering, cooking (I'm skilled in the kitchen), traveling, strength training, poker, writing, synthesizing humor, interior design, and, most recently, surfing.

When it comes to art, my experience of relearning it has been fantastic. The oil medium is entirely new to me. I have enjoyed the glorious art surrounding us for many years, but I wanted to experience the labor, skill, thought process, and creativity in making art myself. I have intentionally confined myself to an orange hue to explore value and chroma while keeping the hue fixed. For me, value is the primary focus, with hue being secondary. That said, I don't have a distinct style yet—the art I've created is all over the place and fragmented. I'm drawing inspiration from different artists and their styles to find something unique, eliminating all the “um" s and “ah" s. In 2025, I plan to broaden my techniques while narrowing my focus on value.

I have begun drafting brief excerpts from a place of deep tranquility and heightened clarity about the human experience. The current atmosphere is ripe for this writing style, with human idiosyncrasies more accessible than ever. The work remains intentionally cursory and experimental.

*Everyone has access to my paintings at no cost.