Ishaan Rajor

My name is Ishaan Rajor, and I work in expressive oil painting inspired by realism and modern impressionism. My paintings explore culture, emotion, and quiet moments of everyday life through bold brushstrokes and atmospheric textures. I am inspired by Indian traditions, rural life, music, animals, and human connection.
Using the alla prima technique, I create semi-abstract compositions that focus on mood, movement, and storytelling rather than fine detail alone. Through warm earthy tones and painterly expression, my artworks aim to capture the simplicity, beauty, and soul of a moment.

My formal education had nothing to do with studio art or painting. I built my foundation entirely on my own, mastering the core mechanics of drawing through independent study. Later, I sought out private instruction to specialize in the distinct techniques of oil and watercolor, learning directly from contemporary painters to refine my brushwork and color theory.

May 2022 - railways art exhibition, moradabad
May 2022 - railways art exhibition, moradabad
April 2023 - railways art exhibition, moradabad
December 2023 - miglani art exhibition, moradabad
June 2024 - railways art exhibition, moradabad
May 2025 - railways art exhibition, moradabad