Artist Swapnil Nevgi presents a portfolio of detailed and romantic paintings of Australian wildlife. See more art by visiting his website.
![painting of green parrots by Swapnil Nevgi](https://www.artsyshark.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/12/Morning-Chores-Swapnil-Nevgi.jpg)
“Morning Chores” oil on linen, 47” x 39″ x 1.5″
My art journey began back when I was three years old in the coastal town of Goa, India. My mum saw me scribble perfect circles on paper. She had an intuition that I could become an artist someday. My parents encouraged me to create art, and I won many awards at National and State level. My art was appreciated. I kept getting more and more passionate about it.
![painting of a cormorant by Swapnil Nevgi](https://www.artsyshark.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/12/cormorant-the-great-Swapnil-Nevgi.jpg)
“Cormorant the Great” oil on linen, 36” x 59″ x 1.5″
However, as I grew up, working towards a well-paying career became paramount. Art took a back seat and eventually became history. After graduating with a degree in advertising in 2001, I moved to Australia where I completed my post-graduate work in communication design and IT.
![painting of Australian parrots by Swapnil Nevgi](https://www.artsyshark.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/12/the-royals-Swapnil-Nevgi.jpg)
“The Royals” oil on linen canvas, 24″ x 24″ x 1.5″
I fell in love with Australia and decided to call it my home. As the years passed, my work life took over. It seemed that I was never able to find time to make art. This was very frustrating, as my need to create was very strong.
![painting of Australian birds by Swapnil Nevgi](https://www.artsyshark.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/12/break-free-Swapnil-Nevgi.jpg)
“Break Free” oil on gesso board, 16” x 12″ x 1.5″
One Christmas, twenty years after graduating, I treated myself to some art materials and did a painting purely for fun. It made me so happy that I could not resist painting another one and then another. It did not take me long to realise that the happiness I found creating art mattered more to me than the financial security I had with my career.
![painting of black swans by Swapnil Nevgi](https://www.artsyshark.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/12/black-magic-Swapnil-Nevgi.jpg)
“Black Magic” oil on canvas, 59” x 36″ x 1.5″
I continued to work full-time, but began successfully selling my art at local weekend markets. Three years later, I took a leap of faith. With the encouragement of my incredibly supportive wife, I embraced my love for art full-time.
![painting of two birds on a fence post by Swapnil Nevgi](https://www.artsyshark.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/12/just-friends-Swapnil-Nevgi.jpg)
“Just Friends” oil on gesso board, 16″ x 12″ x 1.5″
I am inspired by nature and wildlife and they have become my subjects of choice. Nature has many stories to tell. The art I create is all about bringing those stories to canvas. As my preferred style is realism, recreating the subject accurately is especially important.
![painting of two white parrots fighting in flight by Swapnil Nevgi](https://www.artsyshark.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/12/fights-in-flights-Swapnil-Nevgi.jpg)
“Fights in Flight” oil on canvas board, 47″ x 39” x 1.5″
I spend a lot of time in nature observing, collecting experiences, and taking photos that I use as reference for my creations. When painting, I use at least five photos as well as my imagination. I also do extensive online research about the animal or bird that I am planning to paint before I compose my art.
![painting of two birds by Swapnil Nevgi](https://www.artsyshark.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/12/two-souls-Swapnil-Nevgi-2.jpg)
“Two Souls” oil on linen, 24″ x 24″ x 1.5″
I love working on intricate details. My paintings are usually quite large, and I easily spend well over one hundred hours working on each one. I only stop working on a painting when I am fully satisfied with it.
![painting of Rainbow Bee Eaters by Swapnil Nevgi](https://www.artsyshark.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/12/rainbow-bee-eaters-Swapnil-Nevgi.jpg)
“Rainbow Bee Eaters” oil on panel, 59” x 36″ x 1.5″
Every painting is a learning process for me. I believe you can never completely master art; there is always room for improvement. I prefer oils, but also work with acrylic and watercolours.
![artist Swapnil Nevgi with his painting of a Koala titled "Sleeping Beauty"](https://www.artsyshark.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/12/main-image-with-painting-v1-500px.jpg)
Artist Swapnil Nevgi with his painting “Sleeping Beauty” oil on canvas board, 39” x 47″ x 1.5″
Since the start of my art journey, I have been a finalist in many art competitions. I’ve undertaken commissions and am proud to be included in local and international private collections. I would like to see my art making its way all around the world, spreading the happiness that I experience, to many more households.
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