Malaya Bengel is a Brooklyn-based multidisciplinary artist who creates expressive paintings and drawings inspired by everyday scenes and natural spaces. She recently earned a BFA in Fine Arts from Parsons School of Design and a BA in Visual Studies from Eugene Lang College, drawing much of her inspiration from New York City parks like Central Park and Prospect Park. With a warm, encouraging approach, Malaya helps beginner painters feel relaxed, supported, and confident as they explore and enjoy the process.