I love to paint elements from nature and I primarily paint in watercolors.
Recently, I hosted an art fundraiser to support local charities working to tackle food insecurity and making art accessible to people with differing abilities at the Pittsburgh Centre of Arts and Media annual yART sale. A little while ago, I donated my artworks to an art auction for supporting families in need of child care and early childhood education.
I am always on the lookout for opportunities to create and teach art. Additionally, I am interested in contributing my artworks to ongoing fundraisers seeking participation from local artists. You can reach me at msood[at]cmu[dot]edu.
Here are some photos of my stall at the yART Sale. All proceeds were donated to 412 Food Rescue, the Pittsburgh Center of Arts and Media, and the Creative Citizens Studio.
Recently, I hosted an art fundraiser to support local charities working to tackle food insecurity and making art accessible to people with differing abilities at the Pittsburgh Centre of Arts and Media annual yART sale. A little while ago, I donated my artworks to an art auction for supporting families in need of child care and early childhood education.
I am always on the lookout for opportunities to create and teach art. Additionally, I am interested in contributing my artworks to ongoing fundraisers seeking participation from local artists. You can reach me at msood[at]cmu[dot]edu.
Here are some photos of my stall at the yART Sale. All proceeds were donated to 412 Food Rescue, the Pittsburgh Center of Arts and Media, and the Creative Citizens Studio.
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I occasionally write about what inspires me to paint here: Art Blog and Instagram . I wrote a small piece for the CMU Dietrich Diaries and the CMU BIPOC Journal 'The colors we carry' describing how painting elements from nature has helped me survive through the pandemic. Last fall, I organized a 'Paint a Fall Leaf' virtual paint night. :)
Here's a collection of my recent paintings- a visual journal of my encounters with nature.
Here's a collection of my recent paintings- a visual journal of my encounters with nature.
© Mansi Sood 2020
Back in my undergrad days at IIT Bombay, I was an active member of the Fine Arts Club, eventually leading it as the Institute Cultural Secretary. I led and initiated several art events for campus residents from all walks of life. Some of the events that I cherished organizing were the Annual Photography and Fine Arts Exhibition and weekly art classes for the children of transient migrant laborers from the Aman Daycare Centre at IIT Bombay and the adjoining slums of Phulenagar. Keeping with my vision of inclusiveness, I redesigned the exhibition space to accommodate a larger number of exhibits including a dedicated section to showcase works by these children.
Here is a glimpse into some of the painting events that we organised and art installations and exhibitions that we set up. :)
Here is a glimpse into some of the painting events that we organised and art installations and exhibitions that we set up. :)
