ABOUT THE ARTIST
Hello, It's Me!
I'm Jinali (Patel) Bhavsar - an artist and engineer with a passion for creating meaningful, personal work.
By day, I work in engineering. By night, I paint. Art has always been my space to slow down, reflect, and express myself in ways words can't. What started as sketching cartoons and portraits as a kid has grown into a lifelong creative journey.
I'm a self-taught artist with a background in Biomedical engineering and minor in Psychology, often inspired by the connection between structure and emotion, science and creativity.
WHERE IT STARTED
Art has always been a constant in my life. Over the years, what started as a personal outlet has grown into something I can share with others. My passion for art began in childhood. I would spend hours in front of the TV, sketching cartoon characters from my favorite shows and recreating designs over and over again. From experimenting with different mediums to creating custom pieces, I've continued to evolve my style over the years.
As I grew more confident, I began creating custom pieces for friends, organizations, and clients which helped me improve my skills. Slowly as I created pieces for myself, I started to see how meaningful art can be when it's tied to a feeling or memory. It's a moment captured in a tangible way. More recently, after going through my own wedding experience, I've felt especially drawn to live event painting and custom painted jackets. There's something incredibly special about designing something that becomes a part of someone's most important moments. It's pushed me to grow in new ways and connect with people on a deeper level through my work.
INSPIRATION
My inspiration has always lived at the intersection of art and science. I've long been fascinated by the moon, stars, and human anatomy... interests that deepened during my academic journey. Through my studies, I developed a strong appreciation for how the body and mind work, which naturally began to influence my art. From sketching bones and brain structures to contributing to the design of medical devices, I found ways to connect creativity with technical understanding.
Now I'm inspired by the little things, moments in everyday life, places I've travelled to, and the emotions we don't always have words for. My inspiration for creating has come from artists like Casey Lynn Hancock, Inquisitive, and others, each influencing the way I approach creativity, emotion, and storytelling through art. A major turning point for me was discovering live painter, Cynthia Midori. The way she captures special moments with so much love, emotion and intention completely changed how I viewed art. Having the opportunity to work with her during my own wedding made the experience even more meaningful. Seeing her process up close and the way she translated a moment into something lasting stayed with me, and inspired me to purse live painting myself.
For me, art is about connection. It's about creating something that not only reflects my story but also resonates with yours. My hope is that each piece I create carries a sense of meaning, emotion, and connection.
