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Rashmi Soni is an internationally renowned contemporary artist and curator with an impressive list of achievements. Her art is prominently featured in numerous national and international galleries, known for its realistic and figurative style, particularly in watercolour and oil mediums. Her work is proudly held in the permanent collections of esteemed institutions such as Delhi Lalit Kala Academy, Karnataka Lalit Kala Academy, Lovely Professional University, Indira Gandhi National Centre For Arts, as well as several other national and international art collections.
Furthermore, Rashmi Soni is the founder of Shiny Colours Fine Art Academy, an art school based in Bangalore that has thrived since its establishment in 2013. She is also a co-founder of the “Opus International Artist Forum,” a platform dedicated to women artists, initiated in 2022.
Rashmi Soni has curated more than 15 successful art exhibitions in various locations, including Bangalore, Khajuraho, Orchha, Chikmagalur, and Kashmir. Notably, she recently curated an exhibition at the Indira Gandhi National Centre For Arts. She has also held three solo shows.
Awards and Recognition
• In recognition of her outstanding contributions to the art world, Rashmi Soni was honored with the prestigious Karnataka Vishesh Samman ‘Kala Bhushan Award’ in 2023 by the Global Scholar Foundation in Belgaum.
• Honorable Mentioned Award Achieving Distingue Mention from IWS Budapest Hungary 2012.
• First prize at Karnataka Chitrakala Parishath, Bangalore for self-portrait competition 2015.
• Best Painting Award IWS Italy 2016
• Honored by Municipal corporation, Mauranipur Jhansi UP for her international achievements in Art 2019
• Top 200 Merit award from International Watercolors Masters 2022
• Mesmerizing Landscape Art Competition By Hina Bhatt Winner 2022
International Exhibitions And Recognition–
Fabriano 3 Times IWS Selection in Hungary, Hongkong, Nepal, Kosovo, Italy, Indonesia, Vietnam, Switzerland, Albania, Korea, Bangladesh and western Autralia Watercolors Sciety 2022 hold special significance in her illustrious career.
Demonstration and lecture Invitation
• National Institute of Fashion Technology Bangalore March 2016,
• Amruta College of Engineering Bangalore as an external faculty. April 2017,
• Global Watercolor Summit Shillong IWS India 2018,
• 1st Olympiart IWS India Watercolor Festival, 2019
• Lovely Professional University Art Camp February 2021
• Opus International Artist Forum – All Women Residential Art Workshop Kashmir 23rd -27th June 2022
• All Women Residential Art Workshop Khajuraho & Orchha November 2022
• IIM Kolkata February 2023
Books- She published three books
- Mastering Drawing Fundamental
- Beyond The Basics: Watercolors Portrait
- Mastering Facial Features: A Guide to Realistic Portrait
In a world where art is a reflection of the soul, Rashmi Soni’s journey stands as an inspiration to the transformative power of passion and dedication in the pursuit of artistic excellence. Her story continues to inspire aspiring artists and art lovers alike, creating a legacy that transcends canvas and color.
Education
Shiny Colors – Fine Art Academy
Demonstration and Lecture as Invited Artist
Awards and Selections
Solo Exhibitions
Art Shows/ Exhibitions
Education
- Gold Medal in Masters in Diploma of Painting from Ravindra Bharti University, Kolkata
- Gold Medal in Master of Political Science from Bundelkhand University
Shiny Colors – Fine Art Academy
Rashmi Soni who is a renowned artist, is successfully running her art school (Shiny Colors Fine Art Academy) in Bangalore. It was founded in 2013 with the mission to “Help all who wish to express their inner-self by learning the Joy of Painting”. Currently she teaches her skills to various age group students and gives workshops in watercolors and oil colors at her studio. She has been invited for the demonstrations in various institutes.
Demonstration and Lecture as Invited Artist
- National Institute of Fashion Technology Bangalore March 2016
- Amruta College of Engineering Bangalore as an external April 2017
- Global Watercolor Summit Shillong IWS India 2018
- 1st Olympiart 2019 IWS India Watercolor Festival
- Lovely Professional University Art Camp February 2021
- Opus International Artist Forum – All Women Residential Art Workshop Kashmir 23rd -27th June 2022
- – All Women Residential Art Workshop Khajuraho & Orchha November 2022
- IIM Kolkata February 2023
- Jawaher Lal Nehru Architecture and Fine Art University Hyderabad – February 2025
Awards and Selections
- In recognition of her outstanding contributions to the art world, Rashmi Soni was honored with the prestigious Karnataka Vishesh Samman ‘Kala Bhushan Award’ in 2023 by the Global Scholar Foundation in Belgaum.
- Received Gold Medal for her watercolor Painting from Royal Academy Award 2025
- Honorable Mentioned Award Achieving Distinguee Mention from IWS Budapest Hungary 2012.
- First prize at Karnataka Chitrakala Parishath, Bangalore for self-portrait competition 2015.
- Best Painting Award IWS Italy 2016
- Honored by Bundelkhand Municipal corporation, Mauranipur Jhansi UP for her international achievements in Art 2019
- Top 200 Merit award from International Watercolors Masters 2022
- Mesmerizing Landscape Art Competition By Hina Bhatt Winner 2022
Solo Exhibitions
- Karnataka Chirtakala Parishath 2016
- Karnataka Chirtakala Parishath 2018
- Sublime Galeria 2022
- Sublime Galeria 2024
Art Shows/ Exhibitions
- April 2015 – Group Exhibition – Akanksha Group Show at Chitra Kala Parishath, Bangalore
- August 2015 – Group Show Exprima Frais – Reves Art Gallery, Jayanagar, Bangalore
- March 2016 – Group Show Akanksha Group 2016 at Rangoli Metro, MG Road, Bangalore
- August 28- September 7 2016 at Darvar Art Center, Kerala Lalit Kala Academy by Worldwide Art Movement, Ernaculam, Kerala
- December 2016 – Chitra Kala Sangam – Group Show organized by Shiny Colors
- November 9-13 2017 – Chitra Kala Sangam Group Show organized by Shiny Colors
- December 9-14 – 2017 – 2nd biennale international Watercolors Society IWSIB Delhi
- February 14-18 2018 – Art For Cancer Care Show Venkatappa Art Gallery Bangalore
- March 2018 – 1st International Biennale Waves of Colors Bangladesh
- March 21-25 2018 – Group Exhibition Soulful Hues at Karnataka Chitrakala Parishath Bangalore
- November 2018 – Chita Kala Sangam – Group show organized by Shiny Colors
- November 1-5 2019 – Chitra Kala Sangam group show 2019 at Karnataka Chitrakala Parishath Bangalore
- December 2019- Olympiart International watercolor Festival IWS India, Delhi
- April 2021- Indonesia International Watercolors Online Competition and Exhibition
- Khajuraho Art Mart February 20-26 2023
- All India Portrait Exhibition March 7 th @ Karnataka Chitakala Parishath
- Euphoria_ An Exhibition Of Women Artist March 3rd– 7th 2023 @ Shiny Colors Art Gallery
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