Hey there! I'm Trupti Karjinni, your fellow watercolor nerd and Founder of Blue Pine Arts. I have first-hand experience of what happens when you follow your creative calling, and the good it can create in the world.

That is why I created Blue Pine Arts to be the creative sanctuary where artists and creatives are empowered at every stage of their growth with premium handmade watercolor supplies and educational resources.

I'm a multi-passionate soul (typical eldest-daughter-with-ADHD trait), but my biggest joy is in teaching watercolors and making high-quality watercolor supplies for romantics around the world.

Learning changed the entire course of my life for the better and I hope it does for you too!

Come, join me here. I can't wait to make art with you!

And if you’re sharing the art you’re making from my classes here, do tag me on Instagram so that I can cheer you on!

Exactly 7 years ago, I was working as a marketing associate earning less than $325/month in Pune, India. I did a daily painting challenge that July on a whim, simply to find every day watercolor joy.

That decision to paint everyday and share it on IG changed the course of my whole life. By the end of the month, I was accidentally an "artist".

Since then I've taught watercolors to over 40,000 souls around the world and I've created this beautiful creative business with a gorgeous team.

Life feels fulfilling when I create beauty and show you that big dreams VERY much come true, especially through your art.

As a Potterhead who grew up with her nose buried in books, I always dreamt of living abroad since I was 12.

Even though I grew up experiencing severe trauma and crippling poverty, my art helped me heal and generate over half a million dollars USD.

This journey allowed me to make my dream of living abroad come true!

In June, 2022 I moved to Calgary with my amazing husband business partner Nahush, and my two fur babies- Satsuki & Nokee.

I landed in the exact landscapes I used to paint in India! Ask anybody who's been with me since the beginning and they'll tell you how bonkers this is!

On our website you’ll find paper goods, handmade watercolors, artist accessories, education & experiences.

Get on our Insiders List to get totally free save-worthy education as well as early access to all BPA products.

We also have a free Facebook community for Watercolor & Water-Media Artists called Blue Pine Arts Creative Club.

BPA Creative Club is a safe-space for dreamers, romantics and curiosity seekers who want to gather and nerd out about all things watercolors. Slow, creative-living within a supportive community is our jam, and neurodivergents are especially welcome here!

Join the free Blue Pine Arts (BPA) Creative Club which is a nurturing space for you and your creative practice to thrive.

Have questions about your art? Need constructive feedback or a boost of inspiration? Want to share your latest masterpiece or discuss artistic techniques? This is the place for it all!

"I’m new to watercolor painting and this session was wonderfully taught! My piece came out beautifully! My confidence that I can actually be good at this is now sky high!" - Tilley Creary

"Thank you for your wonderful instruction. I was shocked at how good my artwork came out. I have tried to do fog and trees for years and finally I can do it!!!!! Thank you. You are a great teacher." - Lori Dimont

“I LOVE Trupti’s classes, all of them. She is a wonderful teacher, all steps are explained wonderfully and I’m always amazed by my own results. Trupti provides valuable techniques one can use and transfer to many other projects. If you ever have the possibility to attend one of her workshops, do so! I highly recommend her as a teacher. She has a wonderful shining personality. I’m lucky that I got to meet her in person and that I’m able to carry on my journey here with her classes on Skillshare!” - Lea Frölunda

Trupti Karjinni

Artist, Paintmaker, Entrepreneur

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