Swetha Avula is the parent of two Mahtomedi students, the founder of Acrylic Art Studio, and a popular community education instructor for students and adults.
“Fine art is my passion,” she explained. “I am constantly creating meaningful experiences through my art, which resonates with audiences globally. I also enjoy sharing my knowledge of the arts with my community.”
Swetha was born in India and moved to the United States in 2009. In addition to Mahtomedi, she teaches community education classes in White Bear Lake, Stillwater, Centennial, and several other school districts. Also, Swetha teaches and showcases her work at the White Bear Center for the Arts.
She said, “I have always had a deep love for the arts. My studio is my space to work independently, where I can paint and write about painting. My works are often recognized for their intense colors, intricate details, symbols, and personal expression. From a young age, I was drawn to art, and over the years, it has become a true passion. My interest in art was nurtured through experiences like participating in art competitions at the middle school level, though I am mostly self-taught.”
Bob Ross and Donna Dewberry are among her favorite artists. Her mediums for painting are watercolor, acrylics, and (occasionally) oils. Besides teaching, Swetha hosts private painting parties and paint-and-sip events.
Later this school year, she’ll teach a henna workshop, an adult-child paint date, and classes in flower pot painting and watercolor bookmarks. Registration at Mahtomedi Eleyo for winter and spring classes opens Monday, December 9, at 8:00 a.m.