Ivy Stevens-Gupta

Ivy Teaches: Painting & Mixed Media Workshops

Ivy Stevens-Gupta is a contemporary artist from Ithaca, NY, USA. She is a lecturer in color theory, art instructor, and certified color therapist and certified color analyst with Color Me Beautiful.  Her artistic journey began with studies at Alfred University, followed by a degree in Business from SUNY CCC, a BS in Marketing, and an MS in Liberal Studies with a media focus from Empire State University. Ivy holds certificates in Interior Design and Art Therapy Life Coaching.

With a rich professional background, Ivy served as the Advertising Manager for Gannett Newspaper Division for 16 years and later as the Corporate Relations Director for the SC Johnson College of Business at Cornell University. Her artistic footprint extends globally, with exhibitions in Hong Kong, Germany, Italy, and Canada. Ivy's paintings, featured in international contemporary art books, have garnered global recognition and sales. 

As a recipient of the 2023 NYSCA grant, Ivy is the visionary behind "Somewhere WAY Over the Rainbow," a multisensory STEAM installation. Ivy enjoys combining art with science and has created a fabric made with acrylic paint that she shapes into sculptural paintings. Actively involved in the artistic community, she is a member of the Elmira Art Society, GNSI Finger Lakes Chapter of Scientific Illustrators, and the Greater Ithaca Art Trail. Ivy shares her expertise as part of the faculty at 171 Cedar Arts Center in Corning, NY. 

When not immersed in painting, Ivy dedicates her time to teaching others the joy of color and creativity through workshops. Connect with her on Instagram @Ivystevensgupta.art, explore her work on Ivycreativedesigns.com, or schedule a visit to her art studio/gallery in Cayuga Heights, Ithaca, NY, USA.