“I started my professional journey as a physician. During that journey I discovered another instrument called a paint brush and a platform called canvas. There was no direction or light though till I met Minu Shukla around 5 yrs ago. Art of paint was not the only learning; I also learnt how to be patient and how I can grow as a better human being. Her positivity, creativity and depth of knowledge on the subject of Art are some of her biggest strengths. She is an amazing teacher and person and I am blessed to be her student! Thank you for all you do Minu! Om Sai Ram”

“I worked with Minuji for three years, and these three years has being transformative time for me as an Artist. Minuji’s passion for art is contagious and has been inspiration for her students like me over many years. She is humble and always approachable. Her innovative teaching approach is unique, I have learned amazing techniques and was always encouraged to develop original artwork. Minuji is a thoughtful and conscientious artist who shows incredible concern towards development of her students as a true artist. I feel privileged and fortunate to have Minuji as a teacher, mentor and a friend.”

“It’s an absolute joy being in Minu’s class. With a small size studio and a family environment she always makes one feel comfortable and assures everyone no matter how much of a challenge they have taken on, that they can do it. She imbibes this feeling from the youngest to the oldest students in her class. Her class is meditation to me. I look forward to her class weekly! Minu has a lot of patience with her students and for me especially how much ever I change my mind on the vision of the painting she will always be there to guide towards the right path and will make sure that one’s individuality is not lost in the painting!”

“Minu is a spectacular artist and an even special teacher, mentor and coach. Her studio is a special sanctuary for us to unwind, have unlimited discussions about art, experiment with new techniques, take risks and most importantly be bold. Minu is loving, humble and warm. She creates an environment that allows us to connect with our deeper selves with visual arts as our medium. My artistic journey has now spanned nearly 14 years, including studio lessons, painting camps and innumerable virtual discussions on overall vision and techniques of painting. My day job is that of a scientist, researcher and mentor. Lessons learnt from Minu’s studio have been invaluable in making the most of my talent and apply lessons learnt in the studio to my life and professional work. I now teach medical students to create art that now hangs in our Medical School.”

“My favorite time during my week is the time I spend at Sai Arts Studios, where the ART flows in all directions through the unlimited space. I started my journey of art at home through books and online videos and slowly took it to Minuji’s studio. I learned professional brushstrokes, wonderful color concepts, and compositions that my ‘Rama’ painting portrays. These techniques can only be taught by an experienced teacher, and real art can only be learned with the teacher’s guidance. Minuji always encouraged us to travel to ‘ART’ through our he’arts’. It is a beautiful journey. I never imagined that I can paint Krishna in so many beautiful and divine ways. I am blessed to be part of the ART class. Minuji, your studio is our home and a beautiful place to express ourselves. I look forward to creating more beautiful paintings under your guidance.”

“My journey as an artist started almost 20 years ago in Mumbai, India where I had been self learning and developing my own style of abstract paintings. My first professional art workshop experience was with Minu Shukla at Sai Arts Studios 2 years ago. Minu Shukla has been a very inspiring and motivational teacher. Minuji has played a very important role in my skill development while helping me maintain my style of painting.”