Sanjay Tikkal is a prominent contemporary Indian painter based in Pune, Maharashtra, where he was born in 1981. He completed his art education with distinction at Abhinav Kala Mahavidyalaya in Pune, ranking sixth in the state, before earning his Master of Fine Arts from Marathwada University.

Tikkal’s unique, expressive painting style is deeply rooted in his love for nature, traveling, and traditional Indian art. Working primarily with acrylics, he uses textured brushstrokes, expressive forms, and vibrant color schemes to explore human emotions. His work captures the shifting feelings, hopes, and experiences of daily life, transforming them into inspiring, energetic visual narratives.