A certified art instructor, Neelima Ganta is an Indian born and raised artist, currently residing in Richmond, Virginia USA. Her artistic progress began as a child as she grew up in a family of Artists. She began picking up in various kinds of arts and crafts since she was 6 years old. Though she did masters in fine arts she preferred to say she was self- taught. Her art is characterized by vibrant colors and bold composition. Most of her works are with acrylics and oil paintings but will enjoy working with other mediums like  Oil pastels and pencil and Charcoal also.