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About Us

Expression8 Art was established in the year 2008 and officially launched as a visual art institute in 2010 with the intention of providing good platform for new budding artists who can learn, explore different art forms using different techniques and medium at Expression8 Art.  Our program follows traditional approach with a modern touch where artists can learn various subjects and art forms under a professional guidance. Company is set for artists who can inspire each other and use the platform to demonstrate their artistic talent.


Art Director and Head Teacher Artist Prashanti's extensive knowledge and experience has made this company an opportunity for the community to indulge in the world of art. What started as a small learning center has now become a full-fledged gallery to sell art, train artists, and exhibit art works. Over the past 15 years, we have educated over 15,000+ students and we hope to continue the journey further.

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Our Art Gallery and visual Art Learning institute handled and managed from past 4 years in the hands of our young Manager Ms. Pritika Nekkanti who have taken all administration and execution responsibilities very well. Under her management institute survived during the Covid time and implemented all online courses for hundreds of students to continue their learning process. Her contribution will remain as a benchmark, and we are counting her support to keep our academy's reputation as one of the best Art institutions in the Bay Area since 2010.


Our staff is always full of enthusiasm and welcomes new artists to participate in different areas of art mediums and techniques. Our positive and creative atmosphere provides every artist to enjoy learning art and excel skills in different art forms and mediums. Our Advance level students get opportunity to join paid internship program where they will teach Art Level-1 course to young kids and get real time experience with experience certificate along with recommendation letter for college.

OUR FABULOUS TEAM!

Artist Ms. Prashanti

MS. PRASHANTI

CEO AND HEAD TEACHER

35 years of Experience in the field of Visual Art

Started her Career as an illustrator in 1995 and continued working as 2D animator, Graphic Designer, Web Designer, 2D/3D Game Artists, and 3D Animator for over 15 years. Started Expression8 Art 2008 and continued sharing her knowledge with students since then! 

Pritika Nekkanti

MS. PRITIKA N.

MANAGER AND ART TEACHER

8 years of Experience in the field of Visual Art

YOUNG TALENT WITH EXTENSIVE KNOWLEDGE IN THE MANAGEMENT AND TEACHING ART FOR OVER 8 YEARS AT EXPRESSION8 ART.

KEN SPARKS

MR. KENDRICK SPARKS

DIGITAL ART TEACHER

Over 8 years of Experience in the field of Visual Art

​Academy of Art University with a Bachelor of Fine Arts degree with a focus on Animation & VFX and is currently working remotely for several studios that produce short films and game projects.

Amanda Yim

MS. AMANDA YIM

ART TEACHER

Bachelor of Fine Arts Degree from Brigham Young University with a focus on painting and drawing. Currently working on commission and exhibiting work in multiple galleries.

Jordon K

MR. JORDON K.

ADMINISTRATOR

Working as an administrative position at Expression8 Art, managing all admin tasks, marketing, and helping with management side.  

Over 10years of Experience in Administration and Management

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MS. Vaishnavi T.

ART INSTRUCTOR INTERN

Learned art at Expression8 Art for over 5 years and reached to an Advance Level course. Now teaching as an Intern and sharing her knowledge to young artists.

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MS. Sahasra Chinta

ART INSTRUCTOR INTERN

Learned art at Expression8 Art for over 8years and reached to an Intermediate level course. Now teaching as an Intern and sharing her knowledge to young artists.

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MS. Deepika Rangaraaj

ART INSTRUCTOR INTERN

Learned art at Expression8 Art for over 7 years and reached to an Intermediate level course. Now teaching as an Intern and sharing her knowledge to young artists.

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MS. Sanjana Ventrapragada

ART INSTRUCTOR INTERN

Learned art at Expression8 Art for over 4 years and reached to an Intermediate level course. Now teaching as an Intern and sharing her knowledge to young artists.

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