April Dolkar: Artist & Writer

04/14/2026

Pastel Underpainting
Dagyab Map, 4-13-26
©April Dolkar

03/07/2025

White Tara, 1979
Japanese watercolour on paper
©April Dolkar

My friend just sent me this photo of a painting I made for her back then. I had completely forgotten about it, as I had no camera at that time. How happy I was to see it again!

02/12/2025

A bit of a surprise this morning. Awarded for "Action" (2021), inspired by, given the gift of music to work with, and prodded along by our dear Hamish Kilgour. Visuals are from me to you. (all credits in youtube link)

Listen to the splendour of this music, immerse yourself for 20 minutes...https://youtu.be/BPU35M1h7RI?feature=shared

"We are delighted to inform you that you have been selected as the recipient of the prestigious Star of All Season award at the Gangtok International Film Festival....The Star of All Season award celebrates filmmakers like you who push boundaries and inspire audiences."

12/09/2024

Homage to Deshung Rinpoche, Part 2
Acrylic and mixed media on wood, 48" x 36" x 7"
©April Dolkar

06/16/2024

If you'd like to appreciate these videos, for which I'd made the visuals, with further depth ~ please view my YouTube channel...as I will be off the grid for a while. Enjoy!
https://youtube.com/?feature=shared

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03/20/2024

Untitled, 2024
Wooden stamp print
Collection: Martin Kean

03/08/2024

Her Eminence Jetsun Chimey Luding, Bodhgaya, 2002
©April Dolkar
In Honour of International Womens Day & Every Day

A Teaching on Tara https://hhsakyatrizin.net/tara-teaching/
This Interview was requested by P*e Lee, April and Gabriela and conducted by Inge Kunga Soedron at Drolma Podrang, Rajpur, India