Goppal J. Patel
[ calligraphy artist ]
- SKILL: 7 Calligraphy Scripts
- EXPERIENCE: 24+ Years
- EMAIL: inkdrops@outlook.com
- PHONE: +91 99985 93820
Biography
I am a calligraphy artist, art educator, and designer based in Surat, Gujarat, India. With over 24+ years of teaching experience, I have developed a strong reputation for combining traditional artistic disciplines with contemporary visual expression. Fluent in Gujarati and Hindi, I am dedicated to nurturing artistic skills and promoting calligraphy as a refined art form.
EXPERIENCE
Teaching, workshops, exhibitions, live demonstrations
SCRIPTS KNOWN
Proficient in 7 different calligraphy scripts
LEARNING
Continuously expanding knowledge through experimentation
STUDIO
Manages Ink Drops Calligraphy Studio; conducts classes
Discipline
Creativity
Cultural Appreciation
Teaching Accessibility
Education & Training
My academic and professional training blends formal education with specialized artistic instruction, giving me both technical precision and creative depth.
- Education
- S.S.C, 2000 – 62% (GSEB)
- Diploma in Applied Art, 2005 – 74.33% (Gujarat Board)
- Diploma in Jewellery Designing, 2006 – 80% (Gujarat Board)
- Art Teacher Diploma, 2009 – 89.25% (Gujarat Board)
- Calligraphy
- Achyut Palav School of Calligraphy, Mumbai
- Digital School of Calligraphy, Pune
- Modern Calligraphy, Delhi
- Achievements
- Gold Medal in Jewellery Designing
- First Rank in Art Teacher Diploma (A.T.D.), Gujarat
- Best Art Teacher Award at Lithakala Center for Visual Arts – 2011
Creative Interests
Workshops, Demonstrations & Exhibitions
- ✦ Unison Word School, Dehradun (2012 · 5 Days)
- ✦ Ink Drops Live Demo (2013–2019)
- ✦ Callifest, Mumbai (2014)
- ✦ Callifest, Pune (2015)
- ✦ K. V. Mangukiya Vidhyalaya, Gothan (2015)
- ✦ Fountain Head, Surat (2015–16)
- ✦ Mega Art Exhibition, Surat Science Center (2016)
- ✦ B.Ed College, Surat (2016)
- ✦ IT Fair (Tekrawala School), Surat (2016)
- ✦ Navsari Management Trust, Navsari (2016)
- ✦ Shiv Nadar International School, Faridabad (2016 · 5 Days)
- ✦ Sheru Gems, Surat (2016)
- ✦ Bhakti Dharma Township, Surat (2016)
- ✦ 1st AKSHARYATRA, Surat – Rotary Art Gallery (2016)
- ✦ Sravana High School, Ankleshwar (2017)
- ✦ Gattu High School (Asian Paint), Ankleshwar (2017)
- ✦ National Academy of Direct Taxes, Nagpur (2017)
- ✦ Callifest, CIDC Urban Heart, Navi Mumbai (2018)
- ✦ 2nd AKSHARYATRA, Surat – Science Center (2018)
- ✦ Auro University, Surat (2018)
- ✦ B.A. Mehta Kala Mahavidyalaya, Amalsad (2018)
- ✦ Fine Arts College, Vallabh Vidhyanagar (2018)
- ✦ Ink Drops, Vesu Branch, Surat (2019)
- ✦ Free Online Gujarati Calligraphy Workshop (Facebook) (2020)
- ✦ Santnam Group (Senior Citizen), Surat (2022)
- ✦ DPS International School, Chhatarpur, MP (2022 · 5 Days)
- ✦ 3rd AKSHARYATRA, Surat – Vanita Vishram (2022)
- ✦ RAMSETU – Ram Exhibition, Agartala (2022)
- ✦ 4th AKSHARYATRA, Surat – Vanita Vishram Art Gallery (2024)
- ✦ Ka Cha Tha Paa International Calligraphy Festival, Kochi (2024)
Solo & Group Exhibitions
- Saaz Art Group, Surat – 2004
- Callifest, Bombay – 2014
- Callifest, Pune – 2016
- Callifest, Mumbai – 2018
- Swastik Art Group, Ahmedabad – 2022
- Art Exhibition, Navsari – 2022
- Callifest, Surat – 2022
- International Calligraphy Art Camp – West Zone Cultural Centre, Udaipur (organized by Ministry of Culture, Government of India)
- The Institute of Civil Architecture Exhibition, Surat – 2023 (Sthapaty)
- International Calligraphy Festival of Kerala – 2023 & 2024
One Man Show
Amdavad ni Gupha – 28 Feb 2023
Declaration
I hereby declare that all professional details, achievements, and experiences mentioned above are true to the best of my knowledge and reflect my sincere dedication to the field of art and calligraphy.