Rusti Kurlawalla was born in British East Africa, Mombassa. As a child, he was enveloped by nature, where the love for shape and colour was ignited. Plucked from there he was sent to India for education, where he was inspired by his paternal uncle, who was a fantastic artist himself. ​As a young man, he entered the aviation world in the Middle East and served his work well with absolute perfection. After his retirement from the aviation world in 2001, he returned to Canada, where his love for art got ignited.. His paintings convey his individuality, and his spontaneous ideas. He felt extremely blessed to get up each morning and paint at his will. In Canada he had the opportunity to interact with other art organizations and artists. Painting is therapeutic to him Abstract art can be triggered by color, form, or shape. He works with acrylics, heavy mediums and pouring mediums. His biggest addiction is a blank canvas. ​As an artist, it is his aim to liberate the viewer a moment in time, and to transform the viewer to his world of art. When one likes a painting, it is the result of the energy that has touched the viewer and draws the person to watch it from a more personal level, appreciate it, and feel it. One buys a painting when there is a connection, struck between the canvas and the viewer. ​His inspiration has no boundaries. It comes from nature, objects, automobiles, home designs, and dresses. He is taught by inspirations and gut feelings. Uplifting music plays a huge role when he paints, and depicts his results.