{"product_id":"reach-the-top","title":"Reach the Top","description":"\u003cp\u003eOriginally from India, Shruti Kashikar moved across the world for her husband's career. While settling into new places was often overwhelming, art became her constant anchor. To deepen her practice, Shruti completed a Visual Arts certification in 2025 at TAFE. She specialises in watercolor, drawn to its freshness and translucent quality; finding calm in capturing everyday moments and nature's beauty.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNow active in her arts community, Shruti has exhibited at Recovered Futures, the Watercolour Society, Artwest, and shows at Ipswich, Mt. Gravatt, and Brookfield, winning several awards. She also loves volunteering at local galleries, connecting with visitors, and sharing stories with fellow artists.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFollow Shruti on \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/artsbyshruti\/\" title=\"Follow Shruti on Instagram\"\u003eInstagram\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis painting is about the focus, balance, and quiet mindfulness it takes to climb. It captures the steady, slow rhythm of moving upward, one step at a time. Beyond the physical challenge, climbing demands emotional resilience and builds a deep connection with nature and the community. The piece invites you into the journey - the intense focus needed on the rock face, and the incredible feeling of looking down at what you have just conquered from the summit.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Shruti Kashikar","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46098545836239,"sku":null,"price":275.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0590\/3073\/3007\/files\/SHRUTI-3.jpg?v=1788743151","url":"https:\/\/recoveredfuturesshop.rfq.com.au\/products\/reach-the-top","provider":"Richmond Fellowship Queensland","version":"1.0","type":"link"}