Ovya, Malleshwaram: The Art Academy That Unleashed My Inner Picasso

You know how life sometimes nudges you in the most unexpected directions?

Well, mine shoved me, gently, of course, right into the world of sketching, sculpture, and strokes of genius at Ovya.

Nestled in the heart of Malleshwaram, Ovya isn’t just an art academy, it’s more like a creative sanctuary that somehow manages to ground you and let your imagination run wild.

I’ve always admired art from a distance, like you admire a swan, graceful and serene, while you’re the awkward duck flapping around in the pond.

But Ovya changed that.

It didn’t just welcome me. It challenged me, inspired me, and dare I say, made me feel like I could someday paint my magnum opus (even if for now it’s just a half-decent coffee mug doodle).

And let me tell you this: walking into Ovya doesn’t feel like entering a classroom.

It feels like entering someone’s creative mind, filled with colour, clay, canvas, and a lot of warmth.

So if you’re even mildly curious about what happens when talent meets training in a beautiful, non-judgmental setting, you’re going to want to keep reading.

Quick Information: Ovya at a Glance

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Here’s your crisp, no-fluff snapshot of the entire article. But hey, if you’ve got a few minutes, I highly recommend scrolling down.

The good stuff (and my dry humor) lives in the details. 🙂

Aspect	Details
Name	Ovya Art Academy
Location	Malleshwaram, Bangalore
Founded By	Sangeetha Srikishen & Percussionist Gopi
Courses Offered	Painting, Sculpture, Sketching, Fine Arts
Levels	Sub Junior to Senior (Ages 6+)
Special Offer	25% off for first 5 monthly sign-ups
Website	ovya.in
USP	Affordable Fine Arts Education with Passionate Mentors
Art @ Your Campus	Yes – Art classes at homes/offices/apartments

How I Ended Up at Ovya (Hint: Instagram Made Me Do It)

(Source: Ovya Facebook Page)

It started, as most modern love stories do… with a scroll. 🙂

There I was, aimlessly flipping through Instagram, pretending to be productive (you know the drill).

Between memes and food reels, I came across this gorgeous time-lapse of someone painting a Ganesha idol from scratch.

The strokes. The finesse. The calm.

I watched it thrice before I even realized I wasn’t breathing.

Curious, I clicked on the tagged location: Ovya Art Academy, Malleshwaram.

And down the rabbit hole I went.

Within minutes, I was binging on their reels like it was a Netflix series.

Live sketching sessions, clay modelling, kids confidently holding palettes like tiny Picassos, it was addictive.

Next thing I knew, I was filling out their Apply Online form faster than my brain could process.

I didn’t even ask for directions. I just showed up the next day like an excited school kid.

And the rest, as they say, is a well-blended mix of charcoal smudges and accidental paint splatters.

A Wholesome Approach to Art (Minus the Snootiness)

Now here’s something I need to stress.

Ovya is NOT your typical highbrow, art-is-for-the-elite kind of place. Nope.

There’s no gatekeeping here.

Whether you’ve been sketching since you were three or you’ve only ever drawn stick figures (with questionable anatomy), you’re welcomed with open arms, and an apron.

The vibe?

Think more ‘warm chai and community laughter’ than ‘awkward silences and gallery glares.’

The founders, Sangeetha Srikishen and Percussionist Gopi, have built Ovya around one simple idea: art is for everyone.

And it shows.

The courses are layered, structured for every age and level, and the instructors actually want you to improve.

They aren’t there to intimidate you with obscure theories and abstract metaphors.

They meet you where you are, help you unlock your unique style, and gently nudge you when you’re getting too comfortable in your “I can’t draw a straight line” shell.

Here, progress is celebrated more than perfection.

And that’s what makes learning at Ovya not just enriching, but downright joyful.

What You Can Learn at Ovya (Spoiler: Pretty Much Everything)

(Source: Ovya Facebook Page)

From traditional sketching to modern art styles, the Ovya curriculum is refreshingly diverse.

I personally signed up for canvas painting and coffee painting (which, by the way, smells divine, yes, it’s a thing!).

Here’s a quick breakdown:

Junior Level (Ages 6 to 18)

• Focus on basics
• Abstract, still life, creative exercises
• Opportunities to exhibit artwork

Senior Level (Ages 19+)

• Advanced work with different mediums
• Sculpture, live model sketching, and traditional painting
• Workshops and real-world exhibitions

Art @ Your Campus

• For lazy folks like me who sometimes want art to come to us
• They send the materials AND the mentor. It’s like Zomato, but for creativity.

The Mentors: Masters with Humble Hearts

(Source: Ovya Facebook Page)

What truly elevates the learning experience at Ovya is the faculty.

These are not just artists, they’re storytellers, visionaries, and above all, patient human beings (thankfully, because my first clay sculpture looked like a melted potato).

Here are a few who deserve a standing ovation:

Bharath Gowtham

A magician with everything from wall painting to tattoo design. Also chants Sanskrit shlokas and skates. Honestly, I want to be him when I grow up.

Ramyashree R

Sculptor, painter, teacher, and all-round creative powerhouse. Her classes are where technique meets fun. And her pottery sessions? Therapeutic!

Manju Krishna

Visual arts meets community work. His murals can be seen across Bangalore. His sketching sessions are the real deal—graphite never looked so graceful.

Wanna Unleash Your Inner Artist?

If you’re still wondering whether you should give Ovya a shot, let me help you out.

Yes. Yes, you should!

Whether you’re 6 or 60, whether you want to casually sketch your pet cat or dream of holding your own art exhibition one day, Ovya is a place that gives you space to be.

You’ll find mentors who care, peers who cheer you on, and an environment that practically begs you to pick up a brush and just… start.

Plus, have I mentioned their Art @ Your Campus initiative?

Yep, they’ll literally come to you.

Be it your apartment, your workplace, or maybe even your weekend retreat (manifesting it, okay?), they bring the studio right to your doorstep.

And hey, the first five students each month even get a 25% discount.

If that’s not a sign from the universe to stop procrastinating and start painting, I don’t know what is.

So go on, click that apply button on ovya.in.

Who knows, a little brushstroke today could become your masterpiece tomorrow.

👉 Apply Online and Get 25% Off

Ovya Address and Location

You can get in touch with Ovya as follows:

Address

#42/4, East Park Road,
Between 17th & 18th Cross,
Malleshwaram, Bangalore – 560055

Email

ovyaartacademy@gmail.com

Phone

080-2344 8400, +91 98452 52320, 96862 68115

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

Signing Off: Why Ovya Is My Kind of Canvas

Ovya isn’t just a place where you learn to draw or paint.

It’s where you start looking at the world a little differently, where every shadow becomes a story, and every blank wall feels like an invitation.

I came here hoping to pick up a hobby.

What I found instead was a community, a creative spark, and a deep, meditative joy that only art can bring.

And I’m not just saying that because my fridge is now proudly covered in “exhibition-worthy” sketches.

Whether you’re a closet creative, an aspiring artist, or someone who just wants to learn how to hold a brush properly, Ovya Art Academy in Malleshwaram welcomes you with open arms and a palette full of possibilities.

See you at the easel?

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