--- title: "Ahmedabad Mural Artist: Blending Medicine and Art" description: "Discover my journey from dentistry to murals. I create custom, soul-soothing wall art in Ahmedabad for homes and offices. Let's design your space together." canonical: https://mytribe.in/artistic_roohja/custom-mural-painting/my-story-from-white-coat-to-paintbrush last_updated: 2025-09-02 --- # From Dentistry to Murals: My Creative Path Tribe Verified · Ahmedabad artist teaching over 6,000 students By [The Artist](https://mytribe.in/artistic_roohja) · On-site service in Ahmedabad · ₹250 Per Sq. Ft. (estimate) Part of [Custom Mural Painting](https://mytribe.in/artistic_roohja/custom-mural-painting). [View full gallery](https://mytribe.in/artistic_roohja/custom-mural-painting/gallery) I traded the clinic for the canvas, and I haven't looked back. Here is the story of how my medical background shapes the way I approach art in Ahmedabad homes and offices. ## Photos and videos - ![I used to wear a white coat, now I hold a paintbrush. This is my story of leaving dentistry for art, a choice that was soul-level honest and a return to myself.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/14ae9fd9-bd76-4de3-b5f7-2309346b40ce) - ![A full-length photo capturing the person I am today: an artist who is building her own path, one brushstroke at a time.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/29043226-34ed-4ab7-813b-9c85692d84c9) - ![Speaking at a business event about my journey. It was a reminder that reinventing yourself is powerful and can inspire others to follow their own passions.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/04e866cb-c1f0-459b-8677-00f4f2534683) - ![Taking a moment to connect with myself and nature in Mysore. This journey as an artist is also about finding peace and inspiration in the world around me.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/deb140ba-f61b-440e-bfb9-b22be43c5e59) - ![At a networking event, sharing my story. I've learned that my art isn't just about expression, it's about connection, emotion, and purpose.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/f77c8ca1-684f-4de7-bfe1-73ae05d0885b) - ![A candid photo reflecting my mindset: I'm not chasing perfection, I'm chasing progress. Every day is a new opportunity to grow as an artist and an individual.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/b13cfcae-1c6e-4d79-af7b-fe28e41ed96d) - ![Another shot from the same day, feeling confident in my journey of self-development and artistic evolution.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/e30e9fa3-b3cb-45ab-9c8b-56d89fdde232) - ![This journey is about real work, self-love, and the grind that no one sees. One step at a time, always evolving.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/7351d77e-92d0-4c57-8026-32af240de223) - ![Leaning into the future, embracing the path I've chosen.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/6960c1aa-9189-4f76-889d-337e4e061250) - ![A smile that reflects the joy I find in my work and the progress I've made.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/77ed39f6-5731-4e63-8fea-887beebc9367) - ![Holding my jacket, ready for the next step. This is my journey, and I'm in it for the long run.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/c221fe41-3121-4641-a19a-96528ebee71b) - ![A wider view of my meditative pose in Mysore, showing the beautiful mural and the spacious, calming environment that inspires me.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/5c859465-d444-4568-b307-e1ef84e2a6b2) ## About My Story: From White Coat to Paintbrush People often ask if I miss the clinic. The truth is, my medical training did not leave me, it just changed its medium. Whether I am sketching a mandala or planning a large office wall, I approach the project with the same clinical precision and empathy I used for my patients. I do not just paint walls, I diagnose the needs of your space and prescribe the right visual remedy. When I tell people I am a doctor who paints murals, there is always a moment of silence. It is a shift from the life everyone expected of me to the life I actually wanted. My transition was not an escape from work, but a pursuit of a different kind of healing, one that happens on walls rather than in exam rooms. Living in Ahmedabad, I found that my background in medicine gave me an edge in mural art that I did not anticipate. My dental training taught me patience, steady hands, and an obsession with detail. When I am working on a complex project, like a traditional Pichwai or a 3D illusion, I view the wall as a patient. I analyze the light, the texture, and the viewing angles before I even pick up a brush. I do not just paint a space, I analyze what the room is lacking. My style is intentionally messy and raw. I believe art should feel alive, not sterile. Whether I am creating a quiet botanical mural for a bedroom or a vibrant, motivational piece for a startup office in Ahmedabad, I want the final result to resonate with the people who inhabit that space every day. My process is transparent, we start with a conversation, move to a digital sketch, and then I get to work. I have since taken this approach into teaching, helping over 6,000 students find their own flow. If you are looking for an artist who understands structure as well as soul, let's talk about what we can create on your walls. ## About The Artist I am a doctor by trade and an artist by choice. I bring a steady hand and a deep, clinical respect for detail to every mural I paint, ensuring your space gets exactly the transformation it needs. 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