ABOUT ARTFUL ESCAPES

At Artful Escapes, we curate soulful, thoughtfully designed experiences that invite you to slow down, soften the noise of everyday life, and gently reconnect with yourself through art.

Our journey began with Shilpa’s deep passion for sharing the healing and expressive power of creativity, and VJ’s natural gift for hosting with warmth, grace, and heartfelt care, making every guest feel seen, valued, and truly special.

Together, we envisioned a space where art and hospitality could come together beautifully, creating not just events, but meaningful moments of calm, connection, and quiet joy.

We’re Shilpa and VJ.
Creative partners, dreamers, and the hearts behind Artful Escapes. What began as a small, simple dream grew from one beautiful question: what if we could create a space where people could come together, slow down, and experience the joy of making art in a way that feels relaxed, playful, and deeply fulfilling?

With every gathering we host, from art parties and cozy workshops to corporate team building sessions, we show up side by side, balancing each other’s strengths, uplifting each other’s ideas, and pouring care and intention into every little detail. It’s this shared love for creativity and heartfelt hospitality that shapes every experience we create.

We truly believe that everyone is creative; sometimes, you simply need the right space to remember it. Our hope is to offer that space, a calm, welcoming environment where you can be yourself, explore freely, connect with others, and leave not only with a piece of art, but with a lighter spirit and a full, happy heart.

We’re so grateful to share this journey with you, and we can’t wait to welcome you into the world we’re building, one brushstroke, one laugh, and one beautiful moment at a time.

Our mission is simply to create spaces where you can slow down, breathe, and feel at ease. Through art, conversation, and connection, we gather people together to relax, express themselves freely, and experience the quiet joy that creativity brings. We want every guest to leave feeling lighter, calmer, and a little more inspired than when they arrived.

We dream of a world where creativity feels safe, welcoming, and accessible to everyone, not intimidating or rushed. We envision Artful Escapes as a gentle sanctuary people can return to whenever they need peace, joy, or a moment to reconnect with themselves. A place where art heals, hearts open, and meaningful connections are made.

We hope to keep creating beautiful, thoughtful experiences that feel warm and personal.

We aim to welcome every guest like a friend and make them feel seen, valued, and comfortable.

We want to make art simple, joyful, and accessible, no pressure, no perfection.

We strive to build a community filled with laughter, kindness, and genuine connection.

And above all, we want to continue growing with gratitude, sharing a little more calm, color, and happiness wherever we go.

Shilpa is a full-time painting artist, educator at heart, and the founder of Artyshils. Her artworks live in private collections around the world, but for her, art has always been about something far deeper than where a painting hangs, it’s about how it makes someone feel. She believes in the quiet, healing magic of creativity and the way it gently brings us closer to ourselves and to one another. Painting has been her lifelong companion, a place where she feels most grounded, most alive, and most at peace.

Alongside her personal art practice, she founded Artyshils Art Brushes and Artyshils Art Academy to make creativity more accessible and welcoming for everyone, whether through thoughtfully crafted tools or nurturing learning spaces. Her intention has always been simple: to help people feel confident picking up a brush and expressing themselves freely.

With over 15 years of teaching and hosting workshops, Shilpa is known for her gentle guidance, patience, and easygoing warmth. She doesn’t believe you need to be “good” at art, only open to the joy of creating. Through every class, gathering, and experience at Artful Escapes, she creates safe, relaxed spaces where people can slow down, connect, and simply be themselves. Nothing makes her happier than watching someone light up with pride at what they’ve created.

For Shilpa, painting together isn’t just about art, it’s about presence, connection, and shared joy. And she feels truly grateful to create alongside you.

You can find her on Instagram as @Artyshils, or find her original artworks at Artyshils.com.

By day, VJ is a passionate and driven tech sales professional with over eight years of experience building meaningful relationships and helping people find exactly what they need. She thrives on connection, conversation, and the simple joy of bringing the right people and ideas together. But beyond her 9–5, she has always carried a deeper, more soulful dream, to create something intentional, heart-led, and rooted in community. That dream gently blossomed into Artful Escapes.

VJ brings warmth, energy, and thoughtful care into every space she touches. From finding the perfect venue to curating the smallest details, she has a natural gift for making people feel welcomed, comfortable, and truly seen. Her eye for aesthetics and her intuitive sense of flow help shape each gathering into something beautiful, relaxed, and meaningful.

At her core, VJ is a community builder and a gentle space-holder who believes deeply in the power of togetherness. For her, Artful Escapes is not just about organizing events, it’s about creating moments of calm, joy, and belonging. And she feels incredibly grateful to welcome you into this little world she’s helped bring to life.

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