How Two Childhood Friends Turned Their Art Dream into Reality

How Two Childhood Friends Turned Their Art Dream into Reality

Monica and Shwetha have been friends since the 8th standard. Like many childhood friends, they grew up sharing ideas, dreams, and plans for the future. One such plan took shape when they created a vision board together—a list of things they wanted to experience before the end of 2025. Among those ideas was a simple but meaningful intention: to learn and create art together.

Almost serendipitously, as they were browsing Instagram and Google, they began coming across reels of Tanjore paintings—particularly Lord Balaji. The timing felt right.

That vision board entry soon became their first pin brought to life.

Choosing the Right Place to Learn Together

As they searched further, Monica and Shwetha were clear about what they were looking for. They wanted a professional studio environment—one that understood the depth of traditional art and, more importantly, knew how to teach it well.

“The first thing where we found the professional setting was here—they know what they’re doing, they know how to teach us.”

What stood out immediately was the calm confidence of the studio and the clarity with which the learning process was structured.

Building Strong Foundations

Over the months they spent learning together, the focus went far beyond finishing a painting. For both Monica and Shwetha, the emphasis on fundamentals became one of the most valuable aspects of the experience.

“They know that the basics should be strong so that we can do stuff on our own in the future.”

By strengthening their foundation, they found themselves not just following steps, but truly understanding the process—giving them the confidence and freedom to create independently.

Learning, Creating, and Growing Together

Completing the Balaji painting became a shared milestone. The journey wasn’t just about art—it was about companionship, patience, and learning side by side.

“I think we learned in the past three months where our basics are strong and we have freedom to create with you all.”

For Shwetha, the experience also became a deeper introduction to Indian art traditions.

“It’s a pleasure to work with you all, to get to know all of you and to have a nice exposure to this Indian art also.”

When Shared Dreams Take Shape

Monica and Shwetha’s story is a reminder that learning art can be deeply personal—and even more meaningful when shared. What began as an idea on a vision board became a lived experience, marked by learning, friendship, and a renewed connection to traditional Indian art.

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