An artist by profession, Rukmini Maddikonda has seven years of experience in training students to make oil paintings, acrylic paintings, miniature paintings and charcoal sketches. She teaches basic and advanced levels in drawing, watercolour, poster colour, acrylic colour, glass and oil painting. Rukmini renders training to students of all age groups.
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Here is an excerpt from the interview with Rukmini Maddikonda
Q1. When and how did you start as a painting teacher?
After completing the Bachelor of Fine Arts (BFA) degree, I started my teaching career in 2013 as a hobby with three students. Gradually the strength of students increased and today I have a student base of 100. I teach them sketching, watercolour/acrylic/oil painting, etc.
Q2. What skills are required to become a painting teacher?
One should have an immense passion for teaching. Also, customisation should be made in learning techniques depending on the student’s ability and learning curve. Giving personal attention to students increases their interest in learning and also builds confidence in them.
Q3. What do you think makes you stand out from other painting teachers on UrbanPro.com?
My ranking in UrbanPro’s ‘Painting and Sketching category’ has consistently been on the top for the past four years. Students share their reviews on UrbanPro platform based on their experience and that indeed, makes a difference. I keep my UrbanPro profile updated by adding images of new paintings done by my students.
Q4. How did you come across UrbanPro.com?
It was through the internet, I came across UrbanPro, and I was very impressed to find a website which provides opportunities to budding professionals to reach out to the market.
Q5. What was the turning point in your career?
It was after enrolling at UrbanPro platform; I started receiving a lot of enquiries which opened doors to interact with various individuals. Parents who wish that their children participate and excel in creative subjects like fine arts, budding artists and even working professionals want to learn painting, enquire for classes. A lot of such enquiries extensively helped me increase my student base.
Q6. How did UrbanPro.com help you expand your teaching classes?
UrbanPro.com has helped me in various ways. It exhibits my profile and helps me showcase my students’ paintings and reviews. Besides, it has earned me the student’s trust, which is why I regularly get a significant number of enquiries. UrbanPro has indeed helped me expand my teaching classes.
Q7. What percentage of your work comes from UrbanPro.com?
About 50% of my work comes from UrbanPro.com
About the trainer: Rukmini Maddikonda is a painting teacher based in Bengaluru. She has seven years of experience in teaching oil paintings, acrylic paintings, miniature paintings and charcoal sketching. Rukmini teaches basic and advanced levels in drawing, watercolour, poster colour, acrylic colour, glass and oil painting.
