Let’s chat with Malaysian artists and sisters over at @artsyspaceenterprise! Vilashene and Shalini work together as partners to run their arts, crafts, and sensory play workshops for kiddos in their community. Read on to find out more about their creative journey so far.

How did you discover your inner artist? Was it a gradual process or a surprise discovery?

We have always been very passionate about colours, drawing, and painting at a very young age. We won trophies for school art competitions and so on. Therefore, it was definitely a gradual process, but the surprise was making a career in the same path.

What’s the best piece of advice you’ve been given?

What’s something that you’re proud of, that you don’t often get to talk about?

We are beyond proud to share that, from kicking off our journey with a leap of faith and leaving behind our corporate careers, we have integrated our services into five international school curriculums within two years. Our personalised programs are designed to cater to individual needs, empowering kids by bringing the learning experience directly to the comfort of their own homes.

What tips do you have for creating with kids and managing mess?

What would you say to a beginner artist who might be a little scared to leap take the leap into creativity?

We’ve all gotta start somewhere. Whether you’re just starting out or trying to see where you can improve, learn to love the whole process. I think being patient and appreciating the journey of creating goes a long way for a beginner artist.

Where do you find creative inspiration?

What would your dream creative space look like?

Our dream creative space would be overlooking the beach with huge transparent sliding doors and lots of greens around. Our biggest inspiration would be from nature outside. Painting while watching the beach would be such a feast for the soul.

What' s your guilty pleasure?

We have two guilty pleasures – eating good food and travelling. Food is art in itself and travelling takes us to new places while teaching us about people, their culture, and history.

Do you like to plan a creative project or jump right in?

We like to plan a creative project as a team of two. We try to gather as many ideas as we can and utilise them to find the best way to approach a project.

Who inspires you the most?

My mom! She raised both me and my sister, single-handedly. She taught us that anything can be achieved when you are hardworking. We both took this leap of faith in creating Artsy Space knowing that hard work can’t go wrong.

If you feel inspired by Vilashene and Shalini’s creative passion, carve out some time this week to explore arts and crafts. Whether you’re a kid or a grown-up, creating is good for the mind and soul! If you do make something, #montmarteart or tag us @montmarteart on Instagram or Facebook to show us what you come up with.

See more about @artsyspaceenterprise by checking out our gallery, where their art journey is featured! Stock up on art supplies like Acrylic Colour Paints, Craft Paper, and Brushes so you can create like this dynamic duo!

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