HI FRIEND,
I'm Debasree Dey - Mixed Media Artist & Educator
I help curious, overwhelmed, and quietly creative people reconnect with art— not through perfection, but through presence, gentle guidance, and mixed-media exploration.
Do you feel you don’t know what your passion is? I didn’t either.
I grew up in a home where life was centered around discipline, achievement, and doing what was expected. There was structure, routine, and a strong focus on performing well—but very little space to pause, feel, or express emotions.
Creativity was encouraged—but mostly as an activity, not as a place of rest or self-connection.
When academic pressure increased in my teenage years, art quietly disappeared from my life. Without realizing it, I lost access to the one space where I felt most grounded and present. It would take nearly two decades—and the discovery of mixed media art, for me to return to creativity in a way that felt safe, honest, and truly my own.
The “Successful” Life That Felt Incomplete
At 21, I joined one of India’s leading IT companies and built what looked like a successful life—travel, financial independence, and a stable career. From the outside, everything appeared accomplished. Inside, something was missing.
For almost fifteen years, I followed a conventional career path, believing fulfillment would eventually arrive. It didn’t—until creativity found its way back through art.
Leaving Certainty to Follow What Felt True
Eventually, I left my corporate career to pursue art full-time. I began hosting painting experiences in Pune, introducing thousands of people to creativity through workshops and community events.
In just 4 years, I facilitated more than 700 sessions and taught nearly 10,000 students. While this work brought growth and visibility, I was still creating primarily for others—meeting expectations rather than fully expressing myself.
Moving Online and Expanding My Creative Practice
In early 2020, my work shifted online during covid.
What began as a challenge slowly became an opening. Teaching online allowed me to slow down, reflect, and redesign how I wanted to work.
It also connected me with students from across the world—people who resonated not just with techniques, but with the quieter, more intuitive way I approach art.
Coming Home to My Own Creative Voice
By 2023, I reached another turning point. After years of painting landscapes, I felt something changed within me. I still love them—but they no longer held everything I wanted to express.
I began exploring mixed media art journaling, working more intuitively, and letting go of external expectations. This wasn’t about reinventing myself—it was about finally allowing space for honesty, curiosity, and emotional presence in my work.
This phase taught me that creativity doesn’t need pressure to evolve. When we feel safe enough to listen inwardly, new directions naturally emerge.
Today, my work is rooted in creating spaces where art feels supportive rather than demanding—where technique serves expression. This is the approach I bring into my classes and workshops, guiding you gently while leaving room for your own voice to emerge.
Reflections from Students
My Creative Philosophy
Here are the principles that guide my work and help me create from a place of strength and joy:
1. RELAX
Slow down. Create without urgency. Allow art journaling to become a grounding ritual in your day.
2. RELEASE
Let go of expectations, old conditioning, and the need for perfection. Mixed media art invites experimentation and emotional honesty.
3. GIVE BACK
Creativity is meant to be shared. When you create and offer your work authentically, it inspires others to reconnect with their own creativity.
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Start Creating
Hands-on mixed media art journaling classes with step-by-step guidance, focused on intuitive process and layered textures.
Read Blogs
Thoughtful blog posts sharing techniques, creative insights, and practical ideas to support your art journaling practice.
Free Goodies
Free classes, printables, guides and creative prompts to help you explore intuitive art journaling at your own pace.
My Teaching Experience
After teaching close to 10,000 people in physical workshops, I’ve transitioned to online teaching on Udemy and Skillshare during the 2020 lockdown. Since 2024, I’ve been teaching through my own platform, creating a more intimate and intentional learning space.
