
Meet Chinmayi
Dr. Chinmayi is a contemporary fine artist, author, educator, and designer whose work masterfully explores the intersection of emotion, colour, and texture. Driven by a deep passion for both contemporary Indian and Western art, she works across diverse surfaces and mediums, creating pieces that resonate deeply with the human experience.
Her artistic inspiration draws from nature, landscapes, emotions, Indian heritage, and the rich tradition of palm leaf etching. Each painting is a narrative, bridging cultures and feelings through diverse styles—ranging from realistic portraits and landscapes to contemporary abstract expressions and traditional Indian forms. Chinmayi’s commitment to quality ensures every piece is created using museum-grade materials designed to remain vibrant for generations.
Beyond her studio, academically, Chinmayi holds a PhD in Geology from Utkal University, India, and a Level 3 Diploma in Art & Design from the University of the Arts, London, UK. Based in Essex, she has exhibited widely across the UK and internationally over the past two decades.
Her multifaceted career includes commissioned art projects, writing, book design, delivering comprehensive art workshops for all skill levels and exploring jewellery and fabric art. A significant area of expertise is the ancient palm leaf etching art of India, which she explored through her published work, “Expressing & Experimenting with Palm Leaf Art,” a resource now housed in the British Library.
Creative Process
Inspiration
Every painting begins with an emotion — a fleeting moment of beauty observed in nature, a colour harmony that demands to be explored.
Composition
Thumbnail sketches and colour studies establish the mood and structure. This phase is about finding the perfect balance of elements.
Creation
Working with premium oils on Belgian linen canvas, each piece develops through layers of colour, texture and light over days or weeks.
Refinement
The final stage involves stepping back, living with the painting, and making subtle adjustments until every element sings in harmony.
Exhibitions
Exhibited paintings in the 19th Suffolk art exhibition which was inaugurated by Ipswich Mayor.


Part of the annual exhibition with other Suffolk artists.

Designed a new year greeting card for the organisation Ipswich & Suffolk Council for Racial Equality. The painting " Dreams of Innocent Hearts" narrates that people's dreams won't change with their skin colour, race, religion, gender or disability.
Exhibited paintings to showcase Indian art and culture at an India fair organised at Wellington Children's Centre.
Art Workshops
Join hands-on workshops to learn traditional and contemporary art techniques directly from Chinmayi.

Palm Leaf Etching Workshop for Festival of Learning
An interactive session around my new book, Expressing & Experimenting with Palm Leaf Art, which showcases a stunning collection of UK landscapes and cityscapes alongside traditional Indian themes. The book also includes step-by-step techniques, making it an excellent guide for art lovers eager to try this rare medium. Participants will create their own intricately etched palm-leaf bookmark to take home—a meaningful keepsake from this captivating workshop.
📍 The Forum, Southend Library
Commission a Custom Piece
Want something uniquely yours? Chinmayi accepts commission requests for bespoke artwork tailored to your vision and space.
Get in Touch