Interested in starting your own entrepreneurial journey in arts but unsure what to expect? Then read up on our interview with Rituparna Panda, Founder of Ritu's FineLine Art School, located in New Berlin, WI, USA.

What's your business, and who are your customers?

I run art classes and am dedicated to teaching all kinds of sketching, watercolor, Oils, Acrylic, Pastels, and Charcoal. I mainly teach kids of all ages. I found that there are not many opportunities around for kids to learn all basic concepts of arts, so I thought of starting one in my home-based studio in New Berlin.

Tell us about yourself

I am an engineer by profession, and I work in Opentext. I am an artist by passion. I started my art school in November 2019 when my friends around asking me to teach their kids, and now I have kids from all over USA and India. I offer both in-person and virtual classes. Good creative artwork by my kids and the beautiful happy smile on their faces keeps me motivated each and every day. Please follow my Facebook page to see beautiful artwork by my kids.

What's your biggest accomplishment as a business owner?

My biggest accomplishment is reaching out to kids all over the USA with my virtual class offerings.

What's one of the hardest things that comes with being a business owner?

There is nothing called the hardest thing, as I believe that when there is a will, there is a way. I am a busy mom with two kids and a wife to take care lot of things and my art classes.

What are the top tips you'd give to anyone looking to start, run and grow a business today?

  1. Desire to achieve something big.
  2. Have the dedication to what you desire.
  3. Take action to fulfill your desire.

Where can people find you and your business?

Website: https://ritusfinelineartschool.com/
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100063502991440

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