The Artist Bala Nivetha was born and raised in Tamil Nadu, India. Ever since childhood, she has been interested in arts and crafts, which made her choose fashion design as her major in college, and she later graduated with her master’s in fashion design. Bala knew she always wanted to do something creative. But life got in the way when she took a break once she began busily supporting her husband’s business.
“Taking art as a profession started during my post-graduation days when I used to market and sell my handcrafted products, like personalized gifts and jewelry, via Facebook,” says Bala.
The 2020 COVID-19 outbreak and the following quarantine period gave her the moment to reflect, which reignited her passion for her art career, and then the Instagram platform allowed her to do just that.
After the COVID-19 pandemic, Bala became an art educator, teaching her students art styles such as acrylic paintings, mandalas, and resin. Her current interest in sculpture painting techniques led her to include them in her sessions.
“To teach art has been a newfound passion – for the past couple of years, and it feels even more joyful to transform the magic I know to others as well. To see someone, enjoy the same thing that I do is a blessing. Interacting with new people and exchanging ideas and perspectives on art is something beautiful,” says Bala.
She proudly states that her students range in age and country, with an estimated 2000+ pupils taught in her offline and online classes.
“I also custom make decor pieces like Clocks, name boards, and mirrors with sculpture painting, resin & other mixed media,” says Bala.
Bala strongly believes that “art is the freedom to explore.”
Art is more about being not restricted, doing what we feel is best on the canvas, irrespective of worrying about the results. Bala enjoys creating new pieces and revamping old ones to give them a new look. A day never ends for her without making or thinking about creating something new. Art completes her day, making it merrier and giving her a feeling of contentment.
Bala hopes to create more art and impart her knowledge and experience in art to more people.