Priya Mutha
Name some artists that have influenced you: Yvette St. Amant, Nikki, Nerrisa Pratt, multiple local artists in India and my mom.
Share an artistic accomplishment you are proud of: While I was pregnant, in my 3rd trimester, I completed decorating one whole wall with stencil painting and shelf designs, I created 3 fruit paintings for the kitchen and also created floral paper decorations for my baby shower. :D
Why do you teach art? Art and craft has brought me immense joy and healing, creating something with your own hands provides tools for self expression, mindfulness and taking a break from the digital world. I wanted the community to experience this as well, and make art and craft more approachable.
Priya is a software engineer with a passion for building—both in code and by hand. By day, she designs and develops digital solutions, turning ideas into clean, functional software. Off-screen, she dives into the world of crafts, creating handmade pieces that blend creativity with precision. With being exposed to crafts since childhood, she decided to convert this hobby into a fulfilling profession. Whether it's a line of code or a line of thread, Priya loves the process of bringing things to life.