Daily Inspiration: Meet Sangati Shah

Today we’d like to introduce you to Sangati Shah.

Alright, so thank you so much for sharing your story and insight with our readers. To kick things off, can you tell us a bit about how you got started?
I have held a brush in my heart for as long as I can remember. Aside from a single transformative summer art class in India, my true education came from my mother. She is an extraordinary artist, and my passion for creating is rooted in the bond we share; there is a special kind of magic in the conversations we have about my latest pieces.

While I have faced seasons of frustration where I stepped away from the canvas, I have always found my way back. What started as a childhood joy—gifting handmade art to friends—has evolved into a lifelong calling. Now, after years of contemplation, I’ve moved to the Bay Area to finally turn my “someday” into a reality. I am officially launching my art business with the goal of one day becoming a full-time artist.

We all face challenges, but looking back would you describe it as a relatively smooth road?
Many of my struggles have been internal; the two that keep resurfacing are one that I’m not good enough and the second that I don’t know how my relationship to art will change if I start to commoditize it. I walk this road of starting an art business cautiously; I want to make sure that I am putting in my best effort while still honoring that art should be accesible to all.

Alright, so let’s switch gears a bit and talk business. What should we know about your work?
I am a painter that specializes in creating landscape and food paintings. I love when art brings people together or shows love and community in some way. I created a series called Painted Love Letters, where I made 12 individual paintings for my friend group that all come together to make one big potluck table, and I’m so so proud of it! As I continue to reform my style, I’m learning what I like and dislike in this journey.

In terms of your work and the industry, what are some of the changes you are expecting to see over the next five to ten years?
AI is the ‘big scary word’ in the creative world right now. As someone who works in tech, I recognize the genuine excitement surrounding this technology. However, I also see the shift where people who once commissioned human artists are now settling for AI-generated images. My concern is more personal: I worry that if I rely on AI to ideate for me, I’ll lose the ability to push through the most vital part of the process—the struggle. Figuring out composition and bringing a vision to life manually is what builds artistic muscle. In an era of automation, using your own brain and intuition is more important than ever, and I hope we don’t lose sight of that.

Contact Info:

• Website: https://www.sangatistudios.com/
• Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/sangatistudios/
• Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/sangatistudios
• Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@SangatiStudios
• Other: https://www.tiktok.com/@sangatistudios