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Deepa Shah, MD

Pediatrics

“I was inspired by my mom and would watch her paint
murals and landscapes for hours,” Dr. Deepa Shah says.
“After taking some formal classes in oil, I soon had a
regular hobby. During medical school and especially during
the hectic residency schedule, I looked forward to quiet
time with my painting.” As much as she looks forward
to her time spent painting, having the time to enjoy her hobby is rare.
“I try my best to spend a couple of hours each weekend on my artwork. What used to take days to
finish now takes months—but absolutely no regrets.”

Anisha Malhotra, MD

Emergency Medicine

“I’ve always had an affinity for drawing the human form, especially
drawing portraits and catching the expression that is unique
to each individual,” says Dr. Anisha Malhotra. In the future,
Malhotra hopes to learn more about painting landscapes and
abstract art. Like many physicians, her schedule has kept her
from having a lot of time to enjoy her artistic talents, but
she is making room for it now. “I was able to publish a few
medical illustrations in medical school and residency and I have started taking
classes again,” she says with enthusiasm. “Art is meditative and is a fun way to
experience the wonder of our world.”

Christopher Chenault, MD

Retired, Orthopedic Surgery

“I started working with wood in my father’s shop as a
teenager and I learned to sail with friends in college,” Dr.
Chenault says. “So, in the 1960s, I started creating these
ships and boats out of the wood used to make guitars.”
Chenault continues to create with wood when he has the
time and is inspired. And he doesn’t limit himself to wood
sculpture—he also dabbles in drawing, photography, and
music. “It is always interesting to see a project at the beginning and then see
where it goes. Art is a way to get away from routine and regular schedules.”

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