Bula Barua is an award-winning, internationally acclaimed Fine Artist and a published author of short stories and poetry. She has won several prestigious global and national awards for her ability to capture and communicate emotion and aesthetics through her beautiful artworks. Her works are included in many private and public collections and galleries around the world. Bula's works are very high in demand, as collectors wait in anticipation for her next piece. Bula has created her own style of fine art, called Blown Glass on Canvas. Those not yet familiar with her work will recognize an illustrious and ethereal energy bursting from her colorful paintings. Layers of artist blown glass, precious gems, crushed minerals, 24-karat gold, Swarovski crystals, raw floral pigments and resin create an undeniable 3-D effect. Each of her paintings is stunning and changes with the angles and placement of the viewer.

Artist Biography

I started my career as a traditional painter, using oils and acrylics on canvas. I love painting so much, but I always felt like something was missing. In 2016, I was introduced the art of blowing glass. That moment changed my life and the trajectory of my career as a Fine Artist. 

I fell in love with the way glass reflects light and creates a visual dance for the viewer. I had an epiphany and realized that I had to find a way to incorporate blown glass into my paintings. I experimented relentlessly for many months with various techniques and materials, until I found the exact method that created the effect I was trying to achieve. That is how my style, "Blown Glass on Canvas" was realized.

Blown Glass on Canvas is very elegant, striking, vibrant and playful. The colors are bold, because I use raw pigments, which I never dilute. In every artwork, I use a combination of luxury materials to bring my vision to fruition. These include 24-karat gold leaf, genuine silver leaf, semi-precious stones (amethyst, topaz, sapphires and emeralds), blown glass, and more. Each painting sparkles, shimmers and changes as the sun sets. My art is very jeweled and has a royal quality about it, making it an elegant statement piece for any space. The result is a very abstract, emotional and fluid scene, leaving ample room for interpretation and imagination. There is a feeling of motion, space and freedom in every bespoke artwork. One of the most frequent comments I hear from visitors to my gallery is, “I’ve never seen anything like this before!” 

I take a lot of time to plan out my paintings before I pick up a brush. I first start with a sketch and then graduate to pigments and paints. It often takes hundreds of layers of color to bring my vision to life. Once I have completed painting and am satisfied with the overall composition and color, I add luxury materials to the canvas. My final step is to add epoxy resin to the canvas and use a blow torch to smooth the glossy layer into a glamorous sheen.

After 72 hours, my canvas is fully cured, at which point, I paint the sides of my canvas in a metallic gold, black or silver. It is important to me that my collectors have the option of hanging my paintings straight onto their walls without having to frame them. Painting the sides of the canvas gives the artwork a finished look, so no frame is required. This entire process from start to finish can take weeks or months, depending on the size of my canvas and which materials I use.Each artwork is unique and tells a story, with hidden and deep meanings behind every painting. They are not just decorative pieces to adorn your walls but are meant to resonate on a deeper level.What sets me apart from others is the technique I created and perfected over eight years. My art is unlike anything you have ever seen before, and it must be seen in person to be truly appreciated. My artworks create motion and life; they are not flat or stagnant.

I have been painting artworks since I was a small child, growing up in the Midwest. I used to paint over artworks that my parents bought, adding flowers to the mountains or rain to the sky. I also used to paint their vases, sculptures and anything else I could get my hands on.

Today, my bespoke Blown Glass on Canvas artworks have increased in market value by over 10 times since the day I created my first artwork. Each masterpiece is an investment that will grow exponentially, leaving a beautiful generational gift for those you love.

For me, the most rewarding aspect of being an artist is the profound sense of living my purpose. I wake up every day excited and energized, knowing that I have the power to shape the future through my creations. What I do doesn’t feel like work; it feels like a continuous act of creation.Being able to express myself authentically through my art allows me to be true to my own vision and, in turn, to connect authentically with others. There is a deep fulfillment in knowing that my work resonates with people and can evoke genuine emotions and responses.Every piece I create is a reflection of my true self, and this authenticity extends beyond my art into my interactions with others. It’s incredibly rewarding to see how my work not only fulfills me personally but also makes a meaningful impact on those who experience it.

The joy I find in the creative process and the satisfaction of bringing something new into the world are what make being an artist so deeply fulfilling for me.Art has always been a part of my life. It is my greatest joy to share my artworks with you. 

Exhibits / Awards

Dec 2024 - Imagine Museum Contemporary Glass Auction
St. Petersburg, FL 

July 2024 - Hamptons Fine Art Fair
Southampton, NY

June 2024 - Graphic Worlds Exhibition: Exploring Comic and Anime Art 
Imagine Museum
St. Petersburg, FL 

April 2024 - Art in the Park 
Naples, FL

Dec 2023 - Imagine Museum Trunk Show
Imagine Museum
St. Petersburg, FL 

Aug 2023 - Imagine Museum Contemporary Glass Auction
Mahaffey Theater
St. Petersburg, FL 

Aug 2023 - Young Professionals Group
Fifth Third Bank
St. Petersburg, FL 

June 2023 - Artful Pairings
Birch and Vine
St. Petersburg, FL 

Dec 2022 - VIP Collectors Event
The Bula Barua Gallery
St. Petersburg, FL 

Dec 2021 - VIP Collectors Event
The Bula Barua Gallery
St. Petersburg, FL 

Dec 2020 - VIP Collectors Event
The Bula Barua Gallery
St. Petersburg, FL 

March 2020 - Solo Exhibit
The Bula Barua Gallery
St. Petersburg, FL 

Feb 2019 - Group Exhibit
NYA Gallery
New York, NY

Jan 2019 - Laguna Art Gallery Exhibit
Laguna Art Gallery
Laguna Niguel, CA 

May 2015 - La Biennale di Venezia
Venice, Italy