--- title: Op Ki Artshala description: >- Fine Artist creating realistic portraits, traditional artworks, and expressive graffiti art. url: 'https://www.artsume.com/a/artist-op-singh-chandel' type: artist createdAt: '2026-08-13' updatedAt: '2026-09-29' disciplines: - Drawing - Painting - Realism - Graffiti Art - Commercial Art location: 'Delhi, India' birthYear: 1994 --- # Op Ki Artshala *Fine Artist creating realistic portraits, traditional artworks, and expressive graffiti art. | Drawing, Painting, Realism, Graffiti Art, Commercial Art | Based in Delhi, India* ## Artist Statement I am passionate about sharing over 10 years of my fine art experience with students to enhance their artistic skills and introduce them to various art forms that will make them more curious, passionate, enthusiastic, creative, and confident. I will create an artistic environment where students can visualize their wonderful thoughts and translate them into confident drawings and paintings fueled by creative ideas. Students will also learn creative ideas for making decorative items from waste materials, paper crafts and clay modeling. My methods are easy, interesting, and simple to understand and apply. Students achieve the best results by grasping the deep concepts of various art forms and mediums. I will mentor to the students to successfully represent their art skills from the state to the national level. ## About O.P. Singh Chandel is an Indian visual artist working across portraiture, realistic and hyper-realistic painting, drawing, mural art, graffiti and thematic public art. His artistic practice encompasses traditional and contemporary media including oil colour, acrylic, watercolour, soft pastel, graphite, charcoal and colour pencil. His body of work explores human portraiture, Indian cultural and spiritual themes, wildlife and nature, patriotic and historical subjects, and large-scale mural and wall art. ## Curriculum Vitae ### Education - **2025** - Bachelor of Fine Arts, Pracheen Kala Kendra, Chandigarh, India, *1st Division with distinction in practical* - **2024** - Technical Art, U.P. Board, Uttar Pradesh, India - **2023** - IGD Bombay Art (Drawing Teacher Diploma In Art), Kala Sankaya, Sikandrabad, India, *A Grade* - **2023** - Master in Drawing and Painting, Raja Mansingh Tomar Music & Arts University, Gwalior, India, *1st Division with distinction in practical* - **2021** - Bachelor of Arts, School of Open Learning (D.U.), Delhi, India - **2018** - Commercial Art, Industrial Training Institute, PUSA, Delhi, India, *1st Division* ### Group Exhibitions - **2025** - *Ganesh Utsav Art Exhibition*, Kala Sankul, New Delhi, India - **2025** - *Akshar Mahotsav*, National Museum, New Delhi, India - **2025** - *Sewa Parv / Viksit Bharat Art Competition*, National Gallery of Modern Art, New Delhi, India - **2025** - *Ganesh Utsav Art Exhibition*, Kala Sankul, ITO, Delhi, India - **2025** - *Akshar Mahotsav 1 month Art exhibition*, National Museum, Delhi, India - **2024** - *3 Days workshop and exhibition in India international Ramayan Mela*, Purana Qila, Delhi, Delhi, India - **2024** - *Painting exhibition at Bikaner House*, Bikaner House, Delhi, India - **2023** - *Krishnavali – An Epoch Making*, Kala Sankul, New Delhi, India - **2023** - *Delhi Kala Utsav*, Ravindra Bhavan, New Delhi, India - **2023** - *Krishnawali Group Art Exhibition*, Kala Sankul, ITO, Delhi, India - **2023** - *Group Art Exhibition in Delhi Kala Utsav*, Ravindra Bhavan, Delhi, Delhi, India - **2022** - *Shaurya Gatha Chitrakala Pradarshni on the occasion of Kargil Vijay Diwas*, War Memorial India Gate, Delhi, India - **2022** - *Art exhibition at Satpuli, Uttarakhand in a national art workshop on the occasion of Kargil Vijay Diwas*, Satpuli, Satpuli, India - **2021** - Roerick Art Gallery, Naggar, India - **2021** - Lalit Kala Akademi, New Delhi, India - **2021** - Roerick Art Gallery, Naggar, Naggar, India - **2019** - *Art for Odisha*, AIFACS Gallery, All India Fine Arts & Crafts Society, New Delhi, India ### Awards, Grants & Fellowships - **2025** - Second Prize, Sewa Parv / Viksit Bharat Art Competition, New Delhi, India, $50,000, Professional Artists Category - **2025** - Prize Winner in the professional artist category on Sewa Parv, National Gallery of Modern Art, Delhi, India, Among all over 15000 Indian artists ### Lectures & Presentations - **July 26, 2022** - Lalit Kala Akademi, Satpuli, India, *National Painting Workshop — Satpuli, Uttarakhand* Note from the artist: O.P. Singh Chandel participated in the National Painting Workshop at Satpuli, Uttarakhand, organised by Lalit Kala Akademi in collaboration with the Culture Department of Uttarakhand on the occasion of Kargil Vijay Diwas. The workshop included participation by 31 artists. Chandel created an acrylic painting depicting an emotional moment between a soldier and his mother before the soldier leaves for the border to defend the country. ### Artistic Specialisations - Cultural & Spiritual Art - Decorative & Interior Wall Art - Drawing - Graffiti Art - Hyper-Realistic Painting - Mural Painting - Patriotic & Historical Art - Portrait Painting - Realistic Painting - Thematic Public Art - Visual Storytelling - Wall Painting - Wildlife & Nature Art ### Art Media & Techniques - Acrylic Colour - Charcoal - Colour Pencil - Graphite - Large-Scale Wall Painting - Mural & Graffiti Techniques - Oil Colour - Soft Pastel - Watercolour ## Portfolio ### Role of Tagore in Bangla Literature (2026) *Acrylic on canvas* This artwork presents a contemplative literary scene inspired by Rabindranath Tagore and his profound contribution to Bengali literature. The painting portrays a distinguished elderly writer seated at a desk, surrounded by books and manuscripts, with a glowing representation of Bengal and Bangladesh behind him. The Bengali text at the top adds a strong cultural and literary dimension to the composition. The warm golden map, deep earthy background, candlelight, antique clock, and carefully rendered figure create a thoughtful atmosphere of knowledge, creativity, and cultural heritage. Executed in acrylic on canvas, the artwork celebrates Bengali literature and the enduring influence of Tagore through a rich, traditional visual narrative. --- ### Nataraja & Bharatanatyam – A Divine Dance of Devotion (2026) *Acrylic on canvas* This vibrant devotional artwork beautifully brings together the spiritual presence of Lord Nataraja and the graceful tradition of Bharatanatyam. A traditionally adorned dancer is shown in an expressive classical pose with folded hands, standing beside Nataraja against a dramatic cave-like setting illuminated by a luminous blue waterfall. The rich green, red, gold, and blue tones create a powerful visual contrast, while the Kannada devotional verses add cultural and spiritual depth to the composition. The artwork combines Indian classical dance, Shaivite devotion, traditional symbolism, and detailed figurative painting into a harmonious scene. The intricate costume, jewelry, dance posture, Nataraja sculpture, brass lamp, flowers, and surrounding natural textures demonstrate careful attention to detail and atmosphere. The presence of the artist’s signature and original artwork elements preserves its identity as a distinctive creation by O.P. Singh Chandel. --- ### Ganesha Metal texture Painting (2026) *Acrylic on canvas* This artwork presents a powerful and devotional depiction of Lord Ganesha, portrayed in rich bronze and golden tones against a dramatic dark background with swirling reddish-orange forms. Ganesha is shown standing gracefully with an ornate crown, traditional jewelry, multiple arms, and symbolic objects in his hands. The strong contrast between the glowing figure and the deep background gives the painting a dramatic, spiritual, and majestic character. The detailed rendering of Ganesha’s face, ornaments, trunk, hands, clothing, and pedestal reflects careful attention to form, texture, and light. The warm metallic tones combined with the fiery background create a sense of divine energy and strength, while the centered composition keeps the artwork visually balanced and commanding. The piece carries a distinctly traditional Indian devotional-art aesthetic and is presented as an original artwork by O.P. Singh Chandel / OP Ki Artshala. --- ### Bal Krishna (2025) *Pencil Colour On Bristol Velom Paper* This realistic fine-art portrait captures the innocent and expressive face of a child looking gently from behind a softly draped fabric. The large, detailed eyes create the main focal point, while the red jeweled tilak on the forehead and the dark, finely rendered hair add character and emotion. A vibrant green, blue, and yellow peacock feather adorns the hair, bringing a distinctive Indian artistic element to the composition. The soft white, blue, and lavender fabric surrounds the face beautifully, creating depth and a calm, dreamy atmosphere. The child gently holds the fabric with one hand, adding a natural and emotional touch to the artwork. The combination of delicate tonal shading, realistic facial rendering, detailed eyes, natural skin tones, and vibrant feather colours creates a balanced and sophisticated visual effect. The painting is presented in a premium dark wooden frame with a gold inner border and cream-coloured matting, giving it an elegant gallery-style appearance. The overall artwork combines realistic portraiture with traditional Indian visual elements, creating an innocent, peaceful, elegant, and slightly mysterious mood. ThePortraitMart branding is visible in the lower-right area, making the piece suitable for a professional fine-art portfolio, gallery display, or commissioned artwork presentation. --- ### Bal Krishna (2025) *Colour pencil on bristol velom sheet* This artwork beautifully portrays Bal Krishna (Baby Krishna) in a peaceful, sleeping pose while gently holding his beloved flute. His soft blue complexion, closed eyes, delicate facial expression, traditional jewelry, tilak, and the vibrant peacock feather create a deeply devotional and serene atmosphere. The rich combination of purple, blue, orange, and golden tones adds warmth and visual depth, while the detailed textures of the fabric, ornaments, flute, and decorative cradle highlight the artist’s careful handwork and attention to detail. The painting captures the innocence, beauty, and divine charm associated with Lord Krishna’s childhood. The composition is further enhanced by the graceful arrangement of the peacock feather and colorful fabrics surrounding the figure, creating a harmonious balance between spirituality and artistic expression. Presented in an elegant classic frame, the artwork becomes a refined piece suitable for home décor, devotional spaces, art collections, and gifting, while preserving the character and identity of the original artwork by O.P. Singh Chandel. --- ### Realistic Eye — Window to the Soul (2021) *Acrylic on canvas* This artwork is a highly detailed realistic study of a human eye, created in acrylic on canvas. The rich brown iris, natural reflections, fine eyelashes, skin texture, and subtle tonal variations showcase careful observation and precise brushwork. The warm earthy palette and close-up composition bring remarkable depth and realism to the subject. The painting captures the expressive character of the eye while highlighting the artist’s attention to fine details and realistic rendering. --- ### Lata Mangeshkar – The Nightingale of Indi (2020) *Graphite & Charcoal on bristol paper* This hyper-realistic portrait captures the timeless grace and expressive presence of Lata Mangeshkar through detailed graphite and charcoal work. The artwork focuses beautifully on her facial expression, eyes, natural wrinkles, hair, bindi, earrings, and traditional drape, creating a deeply realistic and emotionally engaging portrait. The monochromatic treatment gives the artwork a classic and dignified character. The careful shading, fine tonal transitions, and intricate facial detailing demonstrate strong observational and portrait-drawing skills. Created in Graphite & Charcoal on an 8 × 11 inch format, the artwork celebrates the legacy and iconic presence of one of India’s most celebrated voices through the language of traditional portrait art. --- ### Goddess Saraswati — Divine Grace of Knowledge & Music (2019) *Acrylic on canvas* This devotional artwork portrays Goddess Saraswati seated gracefully beside flowing water, playing the veena with a calm and serene expression. Adorned with traditional jewelry, a beautiful crown, and a peacock feather, she is surrounded by peacocks and a peaceful natural landscape, symbolizing wisdom, creativity, music, learning, and purity. The soft halo, flowing waterfall, vibrant colors, and detailed traditional attire create a divine and tranquil atmosphere. The composition beautifully captures Saraswati as the embodiment of knowledge, art, music, and spiritual enlightenment. ## Links - **instagram:** https://www.instagram.com/theportraitmart - **youtube:** https://youtube.com/@myartjourneyopsi=_-OI7crNpdpUkc8i