Manushree Mishra is the artist, designer, and illustrator behind The Whimsical Creative. She specializes in original watercolor paintings, hand-painted stationery products, and surface patterns. A self-taught artist with a flair for whimsy, Manushree combines creativity and self-expression to create joyful and calming art. She breaks down intricate art concepts into easy-to-understand techniques, while helping creatives find and evolve their style. Manushree has taught thousands of students, both in person and online. A computer science engineer and an experienced designer until recently, she quit the corporate world to pursue her passion and launch her freelance career. Manushree creates surface-pattern design and illustrations for papercraft collections, textiles, and paper products. She also takes on project-based collaborations with like-minded companies and individuals. She is currently a full-time artist living in Bangalore, India. When she's not painting watercolor florals, you can find Manushree cuddling with her cat or indulging in a creative activity. Otherwise, she can be found embracing slow living, appreciating cozy afternoons and sunsets, and sharing pictures of flowers. A lot of what she's up to can be found on Instagram @thewhimsicalcreative.