Priyanka Parmanand
Art Mediums: Acrylics, ink, pastels
www.priyankastudio.com
I am a self-taught artist living in Issaquah, WA. While growing up, I frequently captured the world around me in sketches that spanned across various art forms. As a child, Art was something I loved to do in my free time but I never thought it could be anything more than that. I was part of a society where everyone around me was pursuing a career in science, engineering or medicine. I didn’t pursue the callings of my heart and conformed to the path that society had laid out for me. I pursued my Masters in Business Management and worked in the corporate world for few years. Little did I know that I would ultimately pursue my passion as a profession. In 2008, I moved to the US and met my Art mentor who was an epitome of someone following her heart. She encouraged me to answer my calling and I immersed myself in studying different art forms. This process solidified my liking for abstract form that gave me the freedom to reflect my thoughts and emotions which is not bound by the visual reality.
I carved out a unique abstract style that is bold and vibrant. My art is full of exciting colors and textures which represents positive energy and spirit towards life.
Today I am artist at “Women Painters of Washington Gallery” located at Columbia Center, Seattle. I actively participate in local art exhibitions, paint murals, contribute towards community art projects and love being an art instructor in schools, local art galleries and senior centers. I am also the founder of Crimson Canvas Arts, a company that mentors budding artists and is present in more than 10 different schools in Issaquah and Redmond. In today’s busy world where art has taken a backseat, my goal is to nurture budding artists to become future creative thinkers and problem solvers!
