Venba Munkutan

Venba Mukuntan, a 5th grader proud to call Sammamish home has loved art, nature, and reading story books since at a young age. Now, she enjoys reading novels (especially fantasy ) for hours together; to her stories are a way of sharing and learning. Venba started learning art at the age of 6 and has loved it ever since then, she tries to make sure that all of her art holds a meaning and brings her, and anyone who looks at it joy and happiness. She also has a deep interest in music. She has learnt Carnatic music since a young age and loves its soulful rhythms. Venba is also a good pianist and an aspiring violinist in her school district orchestra. Painting and music gives her a great sense of joy and peace.

Nature is also something Venba takes great interest in. She wants to make sure that every animal is safe and protected. Venba strongly believes that everything and everyone should be valued and given an opportunity. Additionally, all people should have the chance to experience the joys of making art and stories. Through Pastel Souls, Venba aspires to create opportunities and to have easy access to art enabling them to express themselves.