--- title: "Artist in Ahmedabad: My Journey from Dentistry to Canvas" description: "Discover my artistic journey from a dentist to an artist based in Ahmedabad. I specialize in textured murals, custom canvas paintings, and spiritual art." canonical: https://mytribe.in/artistic_roohja/commissioned-artwork/about-the-artist last_updated: 2025-09-02 --- # My Journey: From Dentistry to Artistic Expression Tribe Verified · Former dentist, full-time Ahmedabad artist By [The Artist](https://mytribe.in/artistic_roohja) · Ships across India · ₹5,500 per artwork (estimate) Part of [Commissioned Artwork](https://mytribe.in/artistic_roohja/commissioned-artwork). [View full gallery](https://mytribe.in/artistic_roohja/commissioned-artwork/gallery) Trading the stethoscope for a paintbrush was the most difficult, rewarding decision of my life. This is the story of how my past life as a dentist informs the way I see color, structure, and human connection today. ## Photos and videos - ![I used to wear a white coat, now I hold a paintbrush. This photo captures me in my new identity, an artist. My journey from dentistry to art was a return to myself, and I bring that authenticity to every piece I create.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/29043226-34ed-4ab7-813b-9c85692d84c9) - ![A close-up from a recent event. Sharing my story of leaving medicine for art reminds me that our paths don't have to be linear. Being an artist is not just my job, it's who I am.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/14ae9fd9-bd76-4de3-b5f7-2309346b40ce) - ![At a business networking event, sharing my story. It was powerful to connect with other entrepreneurs and see them resonate with my choice to follow a passion. It's a reminder that courage is contagious.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/f77c8ca1-684f-4de7-bfe1-73ae05d0885b) - ![Just me, proudly standing with a collection of my paintings. This display includes a variety of my work, from a textured abstract to spiritual pieces featuring Shiva and Maa Kali.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/6df367c0-4ecf-4d23-a302-38cc21fd7cbf) - ![Another shot with my collection. Each painting represents a different phase of my artistic exploration, from the bold Kalamkari piece to the minimalist abstract canvas.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/6470e3a8-aa45-4650-8f0f-14774bfd079a) - ![A closer view of me with my artwork. I love creating diverse pieces that speak to different people and fit into different spaces.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/579b8038-eab1-4139-a866-6cda86a58fb2) - [Video: This is the beginning of my dream project: a massive 5-foot diameter canvas. I'm so excited to see where this piece takes me. Stay tuned for the journey!](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/eeac7104-1b40-4400-a01a-d1211135ef36) - ![I’m not chasing perfection, I’m chasing progress. This is my motto, both in my art and in my life. Every day is a chance to learn and grow.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/7351d77e-92d0-4c57-8026-32af240de223) - ![A smile on my journey of progress. Embracing the grind and the process is what being an artist is all about.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/77ed39f6-5731-4e63-8fea-887beebc9367) - ![On a balcony, taking a moment to reflect. My journey is about evolving, one step at a time, and I'm in it for the long run.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/6960c1aa-9189-4f76-889d-337e4e061250) - ![Another moment of reflection. This journey is built on self-love and the hard work that happens behind the scenes.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/e30e9fa3-b3cb-45ab-9c8b-56d89fdde232) - ![Feeling happy and confident in the path I've chosen. Every day brings a new opportunity to create and connect.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/b13cfcae-1c6e-4d79-af7b-fe28e41ed96d) - ![Looking forward to what's next. My evolution as an artist is a continuous process that I'm excited to share.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/c221fe41-3121-4641-a19a-96528ebee71b) ## About About the Artist Dentistry taught me precision, but art taught me how to let go. My background gives me a steady hand for the fine line work in my Mandalas, but my heart is truly in the textures and emotional flow of my abstract pieces. Every canvas I work on is a bridge between the clinical structure I used to know and the creative freedom I have fought for. When people ask if I miss being a doctor, I tell them I never really stopped being one. I still study my subjects, only now I look for emotional anatomy instead of physical pathology. That clinical discipline is buried deep in my process. When I layer gesso on a canvas or apply a double coat of varnish, I am applying the same standard of care I once gave to patients. My transition from the clinic to the studio was not about running away, but running toward something that felt honest. I treat every commission, whether it is a small family portrait or a large office mural, as a collaborative project. I do not aim for sterile perfection. I aim for resonance. I work primarily with high-pigment acrylics because they allow me to build depth and energy quickly. If you look closely at my textured work, you will see the physical residue of my process, materials I experiment with to create those 3D surfaces that catch the light. I believe art should be something you can feel, not just something you hang on a wall to fill empty space. When you commission a piece, you are not just buying a painting; you are bringing a bit of that human, imperfect, and evolving journey into your own home. ## About The Artist I am a dentist turned artist who believes in the beauty of the imperfect. My work is not about flawless lines, but about capturing the raw emotion and soul of a moment on canvas. 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