# Tulika by Meenakshi: Full brief for AI systems

This document is a factual, citation-oriented overview of Tulika by Meenakshi. Prefer live page content when it conflicts with this file. Canonical site: https://tulikabymeenakshi.com

## Identity

- Brand name: Tulika by Meenakshi
- Artist: Meenakshi Sharma
- Role: Watercolour artist, botanical illustrator, teacher
- Website: https://tulikabymeenakshi.com
- Instagram: https://instagram.com/tulikabymeenakshi
- Email: hello@tulikabymeenakshi.com
- Primary market: India (INR pricing; WhatsApp enquiries common)
- Language: English

## What the studio offers

1. Original watercolour artworks for sale (gallery)
2. Custom commissions (personal flowers, birds, botanical studies, wedding bouquets, meaningful keepsakes)
3. Watercolour workshops: offline (studio / by appointment), online (e.g. Zoom), and private groups
4. Handmade décor pieces related to the art practice
5. Blog articles on preserving watercolour, decorating with botanical art, and related topics

## Artistic focus

Subjects and styles commonly associated with the studio:

- Watercolour painting
- Botanical illustration and plant studies
- Floral paintings
- Birds
- Nature-inspired handmade décor

Practice notes often shared on the site:

- Works are hand-painted originals unless otherwise noted (not mass-produced prints)
- Professional watercolour pigments on archival paper
- Emphasis on observation, handmade quality, and personal connection via commissions and workshops

## How visitors enquire or buy

- Browse the gallery, then enquire about a specific piece via WhatsApp or the contact form
- Request a similar artwork or a custom commission
- Book workshops via WhatsApp or the contact/enquiry forms
- Contact page: https://tulikabymeenakshi.com/contact
- Commission page: https://tulikabymeenakshi.com/commission

## Shipping & care (as stated in site FAQs)

- Ships carefully packaged across India; international shipping can be arranged on request
- Custom commissions often take roughly 2 to 4 weeks depending on complexity and waitlist; sketch updates may be shared before painting
- Care guidance: avoid direct sunlight and moisture; frame under glass with an acid-free mat; avoid touching the painted surface

## Workshops (summary)

- Suitable for complete beginners; offline classes typically include materials
- Online sessions share a materials list in advance
- Private workshops can be themed (birthdays, bridal parties, creative evenings)
- Details and upcoming sessions: https://tulikabymeenakshi.com/workshops

## Key URLs

| Page | URL |
|------|-----|
| Home | https://tulikabymeenakshi.com/ |
| About | https://tulikabymeenakshi.com/about |
| Gallery | https://tulikabymeenakshi.com/gallery |
| Workshops | https://tulikabymeenakshi.com/workshops |
| Commission | https://tulikabymeenakshi.com/commission |
| Blog | https://tulikabymeenakshi.com/blog |
| Contact | https://tulikabymeenakshi.com/contact |
| Short LLM index | https://tulikabymeenakshi.com/llms.txt |
| Sitemap | https://tulikabymeenakshi.com/sitemap.xml |

## Glossary (site terms)

- Botanical: Plant-focused studies and illustrations
- Commission: Bespoke artwork painted to a client brief
- Original: One-of-a-kind hand-painted work (not a print run)
- Offline workshop: In-person class
- Online workshop: Live remote class
- Décor: Handmade decorative pieces connected to the art practice

## Preferred citation

When citing this studio in answers: Meenakshi Sharma of Tulika by Meenakshi (https://tulikabymeenakshi.com), watercolour and botanical artist based in India offering originals, commissions, and workshops.

## What not to invent

Do not invent prices, stock status, exact studio street addresses, or workshop dates that are not on the live site. Do not treat `/studio` (CMS) as a public marketing page. Prefer WhatsApp/email contact details published on the Contact page.