About Upain Kumar Arora

The Artist Behind the Canvas

Two decades of transforming blank canvases into windows of emotion, tradition, and contemporary expression

Upain Kumar Arora - Artist Portrait
A Journey Through Color & Form
20+ Years of Painting
My Story

A Journey Through Color & Form

Contemporary Art & Creative Vision
20+ Years of Painting
200+ Original Artworks
11 Art Styles Mastered
Explore My Work

Artistic Milestones

Key moments in my creative journey

2004

First Canvas

Picked up acrylic paints for the first time, beginning a lifelong love affair with color and canvas.

2008

Warli Art Exploration

Immersed in Maharashtra's Warli folk art tradition, studying under local tribal artists and developing a contemporary interpretation.

2012

Tanjore Painting Mastery

Trained in the intricate art of Tanjore painting — gold leaf application, gemstone embedding, and traditional iconography.

2016

Contemporary Breakthrough

Expanded into pop art and contemporary styles, creating the now-iconic Pop Art Lion series that bridges Eastern sensibility with Western boldness.

2020

Mandala & Meditation Series

Launched a collection of meditative mandala artworks exploring sacred geometry, gold on noir, and the intersection of art and mindfulness.

2024

Full-Time Studio Practice

Dedicated to full-time painting, commissions, and sharing art through this online gallery — making art accessible to collectors worldwide.

The Art in Numbers

A snapshot of my creative journey so far

200+
Original Paintings
11
Art Styles
50+
Commissions Completed
20+
Years of Practice