Raji Musinipally
My love for art and painting started after taking some weekend painting classes when I was in high school in India. I was immediately hooked and went on to receive a Fine Arts degree in college. Since then, painting has brought me great joy over the years, alongside careers as a mom and an educator. Since moving to California, my painting styles have evolved into a fusion of Eastern and Western cultures. One week I am immersed in painting a turbaned man from India, and the next week I am inspired to paint a row of houses after visiting my kids in San Francisco.
My Indian heritage, traveling, and life in California influence my paintings which are filled with emotion. I love painting with a bright color palette to excite and engage the eye. Indian folk art, Pop Art, Impressionism and Cubism all influence my work. Every scene I see is transformed into a canvas in my mind.
I create paintings in acrylics and mixed media on canvas in a variety of styles.
After working in education for 20 years, I am currently a full-time artist. I am learning and growing every day and thoroughly enjoying the journey!
The full repertoire of my work can be viewed on my website at www.rajiartstudio.com
Follow me on Instagram @rajizcanvas to see my latest work.
I accept commissions.
Exhibitions:
2019 – Present - Silicon Valley Open Studio
2021 - JCOS Art Haus, Los Gatos, CA
- Pacific Art League, Palo Alto, CA
2022 - Present - ArtSpan San Francisco Open Studio
Commissions:
Private Collection
Background:
B.A in Fine Arts, Stella Maris College, Chennai, India
Media Communication, Sophia College, Mumbai, India
Multiple Subject Teaching Credential
Masters in Educational Leadership
Educational Administrative Credential
Contact:
Email: [email protected]
Website: www.rajiartstudio.com
Instagram: @rajizcanvas
