Top 70 Indian Art Influencers in 2026
The September 2026 snapshot of top 70 indian art influencers in 2026 covers 70 public Instagram profiles with 22M combined followers. Median audience size is 169K (mean 317K), which tells you the typical creator on this list is smaller than the headline names — a few large accounts pull the average up.
Average engagement across the ranking is 2.5% (median 2%). That is 1.3pp below the 3.8% indian art industry midpoint we use for 2026 Instagram, and 1pp above the ~1.55% all-niche Instagram average. Followers are relatively spread out — the top three hold 20.4% of combined reach, which is healthier if you want a diversified creator mix.
On this mix, a single organic feed post typically budgets $1,865–$7,914 and a Reel $3,421–$12,476 before usage rights (public 2026 Instagram bands, weighted by the follower-tier mix on this page and a 0.95× indian art premium). A five-creator test usually lands around $9,325–$39,570.
Key takeaways for indian art in September 2026
- Shikha Sharma, Anamika, Pankaj Singh Rathour currently sit at the top of this indian art ranking.
- Follower mix: 31.4% micro, 47.1% mid, 12.9% macro. Dominant tier: mid.
- Geography: 16 countries on the list, led by India (60%) and United States (10%).
- 39 profiles link out to a live or curated Instagram handle; 39 are verified public figures with self-hosted photos.
- Highest engagement on the list is Harshita Khatri at 5.8%, which is not the largest audience (Shikha Sharma at 1.9M). That gap is the usual “don’t sort only by followers” lesson.
- Do not brief a hobby account like a lifestyle page. If they teach quilting, the product has to live in a quilting workflow.
Ad slot (leaderboard) — add your creative here
Indian Art Influencers ranked
Shikha Sharma Mega India
@shikha.s_artRangoli Queen👸14× World Record Holder🏆Global Artist 🌎50+ Movie & Song Promotions 🎬15M+ YouTube Family🔥Turning colors into global magic 🎨
Contact: via Instagram profile ↗
Anamika Mega India
@the_oblivious_mindSelf-taught Intuitive Abstract artistCommissions closed.
Contact: via Instagram profile ↗
Pankaj Singh Rathour Mega India
@ps.rathourNew Workshop Coming Soon ✨ My Contact Details ⬇️
Contact: via Instagram profile ↗
Satya Swagat Macro India
@logokuheAn artist has no specific genre🎭 4 Million on YouTube 🤝Work/ Collabs -
Contact: via Instagram profile ↗
Chaitanya Limaye Macro India
@artofchaiIllustrator & Animator telling Stories through Art ✏️✨© All work Copyrighted ; Also check out Work> email only ; 👇🏼 My Shop / Class
Contact: via Instagram profile ↗
Ishu Jain Mid India
@artistishujainYou’ll find fragments of yourself in the reflections of my art!
Contact: via Instagram profile ↗
Maadhvan Goyal Mid India
@mk_goyal_art🎨I paint faith, one stroke at a time!Mail for collabs - Based in Bangalore🇮🇳
Contact: via Instagram profile ↗
Abhishek Srivastava Mid India
@sketchbookbyabhishekDM/Email for Collabs & Promotions 👇🏻Email:
Contact: via Instagram profile ↗
Vaibhav Tiwari Mid India
@vaibhav_sketchesVaibhav Tiwari is a indian art creator from India and an engaged Instagram following. Reach out via their profile for collaborations and partnerships.
Contact: via Instagram profile ↗
Bijay Biswaal Mid India
@biswaalArtist trying to redefine realism .Indian brand ambassador of WINSORANDNEWTON
Contact: via Instagram profile ↗
Ayush Kalra Mid India
@ayushkalra✦ Mindful Healing with Art ↓ Shop limited edition art prints
Contact: via Instagram profile ↗
Dhaval Khatri Mid India
@uniquedhavalkhatriFounder 🎨YouTuber 🅾️ Vloger 📸 Gamer 🎮Paid Collaboration💵 Motivational speaker🎤 Art Channel👇🏻
Contact: via Instagram profile ↗
Adil Khwaja Mid India
@_art_by_adil_✌️𝑰 𝑾𝒂𝒔 𝑪𝒓𝒆𝒂𝒕𝒆𝒅 𝒕𝒐 𝑪𝒓𝒆𝒂𝒕𝒆👨🎨Art is My Passion & Love to share it🍁Your Wish 🔁 Art𝙿𝚊𝚒𝚍 𝙲𝚘𝚕𝚕𝚊𝚋/𝙿𝚊𝚛𝚝𝚗𝚎𝚛𝚜𝚑𝚒𝚙
Contact: via Instagram profile ↗
Sagar Viradiya Mid India
@sagar_viradiya_artOnline & Offline Art Classes, Surat🇮🇳B.A. Workshops, Courses & My Contact Details ⬇️
Contact: via Instagram profile ↗
Ankit Jasmatiya Mid India
@artistankitjasmatiyaan 400k+ subs on Youtube. Join the skillshare class
Contact: via Instagram profile ↗
Chirag Verma Mid India
@chiragverma.artsArtist | Architect | Interior Designer | YoutuberYoutube fam 800K+ Managed by Dm for collaboration 📩
Contact: via Instagram profile ↗
Rucha Limaye Mid India
@ruandchaiI paint anything & everything that inspires me 🫶All work copyrighted © Also check out 👇 Buy my paintings
Contact: via Instagram profile ↗
Manisha Vishwakarma Mid India
@artist_manvikaManisha Vishwakarma is a indian art influencer from India and an engaged Instagram following. Reach out via their profile for collaborations and partnerships.
Contact: via Instagram profile ↗
Vaishnavi Mid India
@mandalabyvaishnaviCreating intricate and calming designs ✨Custom artworks available 🎨DM for orders! 🎁Dot mandala workshop 👇🏻
Contact: via Instagram profile ↗
Nishikant Palande Mid India
@nishikantpalande🔹Founder of 🔹Brand ambassador- 🔹For classes - 🔹Art for sale 🔹YouTube 👇
Contact: via Instagram profile ↗
Truptika Mid India
@truartbytruptikaBuilding a universe,where Art can heal anything🎨Specialised in Colorpencil Portraits🏦Founder for TruArt Painting Institute,Hyd3k+ students tutored
Contact: via Instagram profile ↗
Manojith Krishnan Mid India
@manojithkrishnanSelf-taught Artist | Keralam | IndiaFine Art Prints 🔻
Contact: via Instagram profile ↗
Rohit Kumar Micro India
@artsy_rohitINDIA'S GOT TALENT | MTV COLORS OF YOUTH | TEDxSpeedPainter | Sparkle Artist | Fine Artist | PerformerComputer Scientist at Adobe
Contact: via Instagram profile ↗
Raj Pathare Micro India
@mooz.oneGraffiti Artist | Illustrator | Cosplayer From Mumbai 🇮🇳Repping India Globally 🇧🇷🇹🇭🇮🇩🇧🇭🇲🇾🇦🇪ZNC crew📧
Contact: via Instagram profile ↗
Debojyoti Boruah Micro India
@debojyoti.boruah.artRealism with Acrylics 🎨🖌️LEARN TO PAINT REALISTIC PORTRAITS,Explore Courses👇
Contact: via Instagram profile ↗
Praas Micro India
@praas_drawing🖌️ | My videos helps beginner artists to improve their drawing🤝 | Paid Promotion ( DM )KP13FR
Contact: via Instagram profile ↗
Aman Deep Micro India
@aadi_08amPortrait Drawing Artist Charcoal , Graphite & Colour Pencils Portraits.YouTube Channel 👇
Contact: via Instagram profile ↗
Sudhakar Raj Sahu Micro India
@artistic_.sudhakarBlade art | Glow art | Ball pen 🔸DM for order work whatsApp: 8051987001🔸Shipping worldwide 🌍🔸 Bihar📍
Contact: via Instagram profile ↗
Paumil Khatri Micro India
@paulsartgallery98💫8+ years experience in ART🫶🏻BOLLYWOOD’S beloved ARTIST🎦Movie Reviews📩Mail for Collabs/DM to Order📺1ST ARTIST FEATURED ON THE KAPIL SHARMA SHOW👇🏻
Contact: via Instagram profile ↗
Shubham Kamble Micro India
@artistic_shubham_▪️An artist who speaks fluent sarcasm 🧑🎨▪️Trying to do better 🕸️▪️Message for custom works and collaborations 📩▪️Mumbai📍▪️YOUTUBE :
Contact: via Instagram profile ↗
Namrata Kumar Micro India
@namrata.kumar.artA L C H E M Y ☄️✨🌖 Shop for high quality Giclee prints of my art, as well as a selection of original paintings here ⬇️
Contact: via Instagram profile ↗
Nishka Mehta Micro India
@artbeatpaintingsArtist | customised art | Wall murals | Digital Illustrations | Painted 85 murals till date 🎨 for Painting Workshops📍Mumbai | Bangalore
Contact: via Instagram profile ↗
Shreya Micro India
@shreya5artA Self taught artist from Bihar, India🇮🇳 👧 Orders Closed 🙏
Contact: via Instagram profile ↗
Sneha Singh Micro India
@sketchwithsneha॥श्रीकृष्णः शरणं मम्॥🙏🏼Doing my tiny bit in spreading the Rich Culture of Bharat through Art✨Check out my YT channel for tutorials-
Contact: via Instagram profile ↗
Vigneswaran Dhanapandian Micro India
@indiancraftcompany🪄 Tamilnadu's Leading Multidisciplinary Artist 🏆 Best Multi Disciplinary Artist - TOI 2024💼 Founder
Contact: via Instagram profile ↗
Deeksha Rao Micro India
@artsymysa- Artsy Mysa I make Custom artworks & Art tutorials 📍Bangalore, India Artist
Contact: via Instagram profile ↗
Bhoomika Ananth Micro India
@creatibeeti🎨Mural artist | Tedx speaker | Doctor from Bangalore Wall as your Canvas | Mural art Workshops Mural commissions: NOW OPEN!
Contact: via Instagram profile ↗
Yamini Kunhara Micro India
@yaminii.08Freelance Artist 👩🏻🎨 🇮🇳DM to place your order Worldwide shipping available 🌍 💫
Contact: via Instagram profile ↗
Harshita Khatri Nano India
@harshita.artsArtist🎨📍 Ujjain Portrait, painting, fabric paintingDM for commission work.Shipping all over India. 🗨️YouTube channel
Contact: via Instagram profile ↗
Alexis Nielsen Macro Lima
@alexisnielsenSpecialist creator and indian art creator known for how-to content. Open to brand partnerships and collaborations.
Contact: via Instagram profile
Andre Carvalho ✓ Mega Rio de Janeiro
@andre.carvalhoSpecialist creator and indian art creator known for behind-the-scenes. Open to brand partnerships and collaborations.
Contact: via Instagram profile
Jaylen Chen Mega Vienna
@jaylenchenCreating community tips and reviews as a indian art specialist creator. Reach out for paid collaborations and sponsorships.
Contact: via Instagram profile
Kennedy Ward Macro Lima
@kennedy.wardKennedy is a indian art enthusiast based in Lima, sharing how-to content and behind-the-scenes.
Contact: via Instagram profile
Rowan Horvat Macro Liverpool
@rowan.horvatIndian Art specialist creator from Liverpool. Posts about behind-the-scenes, community tips, and connecting with an engaged community.
Contact: via Instagram profile
Khalil Okonkwo Macro Orlando, FL
@khalil.okonkwoHobbyist and indian art creator known for how-to content. Open to brand partnerships and collaborations.
Contact: via Instagram profile
Maria Huang Mid Hong Kong
@mariacreatorEnthusiast and indian art creator known for behind-the-scenes. Open to brand partnerships and collaborations.
Contact: via Instagram profile
Carmen Ramirez ✓ Macro Rome
@carmenramirezCreating behind-the-scenes and community tips as a indian art educator. Reach out for paid collaborations and sponsorships.
Contact: via Instagram profile
Taylor Rossi Mid Dublin
@taylor.rossiSpecialist creator and indian art creator known for reviews. Open to brand partnerships and collaborations.
Contact: via Instagram profile
Luca Mwangi Macro Mumbai
@luca68Indian Art hobbyist from Mumbai. Posts about tutorials, community tips, and connecting with an engaged community.
Contact: via Instagram profile
Taylor Kapoor ✓ Macro Chennai
@taylorkapoorContent creator and indian art creator known for reviews. Open to brand partnerships and collaborations.
Contact: via Instagram profile
Mateusz Kapoor Mid Dallas, TX
@mateusz_kapoorIndian Art hobbyist from Dallas, TX. Posts about reviews, community tips, and connecting with an engaged community.
Contact: via Instagram profile
Cameron Tran Mid San Diego, CA
@cameron_tranEnthusiast and indian art creator known for how-to content. Open to brand partnerships and collaborations.
Contact: via Instagram profile
Tobias Jung ✓ Mid Florence
@tobias_jungEnthusiast and indian art creator known for behind-the-scenes. Open to brand partnerships and collaborations.
Contact: via Instagram profile
Wei Mwangi ✓ Mid Liverpool
@wei_mwangiIndian Art specialist creator from Liverpool. Posts about community tips, reviews, and connecting with an engaged community.
Contact: via Instagram profile
Coco Stone ✓ Mid Boston, MA
@coco.queenContent creator and indian art creator known for tutorials. Open to brand partnerships and collaborations.
Contact: via Instagram profile
Jackson Gonzalez Mid Auckland
@jackson.mediaJackson is a indian art hobbyist based in Auckland, sharing how-to content and tutorials.
Contact: via Instagram profile
Sage Stone ✓ Mid Delhi
@sage_stoneHobbyist and indian art creator known for reviews. Open to brand partnerships and collaborations.
Contact: via Instagram profile
Bjorn Ali Mid Jakarta
@bjorn.hqHobbyist and indian art creator known for community tips. Open to brand partnerships and collaborations.
Contact: via Instagram profile
Liam Sharma Mid Casablanca
@liam54Liam is a indian art enthusiast based in Casablanca, sharing behind-the-scenes and community tips.
Contact: via Instagram profile
Hiro Carvalho Mid Boston, MA
@velvethiroEducator and indian art creator known for tutorials. Open to brand partnerships and collaborations.
Contact: via Instagram profile
Andre Martinez ✓ Mid Seoul
@andrewanderHobbyist and indian art creator known for tutorials. Open to brand partnerships and collaborations.
Contact: via Instagram profile
Sienna Li ✓ Mid Lagos
@sienna79Sienna is a indian art specialist creator based in Lagos, sharing how-to content and community tips.
Contact: via Instagram profile
Aiden Torres ✓ Mid Chicago, IL
@aiden.torresHobbyist and indian art creator known for behind-the-scenes. Open to brand partnerships and collaborations.
Contact: via Instagram profile
Jordan Romero Mid Houston, TX
@jordan.romeroCreating tutorials and behind-the-scenes as a indian art educator. Reach out for paid collaborations and sponsorships.
Contact: via Instagram profile
Julian Adebayo Micro Vienna
@julian.wildJulian is a indian art hobbyist based in Vienna, sharing how-to content and behind-the-scenes.
Contact: via Instagram profile
Leo Hayes Micro Perth
@leoqueenIndian Art enthusiast from Perth. Posts about reviews, community tips, and connecting with an engaged community.
Contact: via Instagram profile
Bilal Carter Micro Brussels
@bilal.carterHobbyist and indian art creator known for how-to content. Open to brand partnerships and collaborations.
Contact: via Instagram profile
Cameron Santos Micro Lagos
@cameronsantosCreating behind-the-scenes and tutorials as a indian art specialist creator. Reach out for paid collaborations and sponsorships.
Contact: via Instagram profile
Priyanka Wang ✓ Micro Florence
@priyankawangPriyanka is a indian art specialist creator based in Florence, sharing behind-the-scenes and tutorials.
Contact: via Instagram profile
Isabella Carter Micro Manchester
@isabella84Indian Art content creator from Manchester. Posts about behind-the-scenes, how-to content, and connecting with an engaged community.
Contact: via Instagram profile
No creators match these filters.
Ad slot (leaderboard) — add your creative here
Estimated Instagram rates for this mix
Planning ranges from public 2026 Instagram bands, weighted by the follower-tier mix on this page and a 0.95× indian art adjustment. They are not quotes from the creators below. Usage rights and whitelisting typically add 30–50%.
| Deliverable | Low | High |
|---|---|---|
| Typical feed post on this list | $1,865 | $7,914 |
| Typical Reel on this list | $3,421 | $12,476 |
| Five-creator test campaign (feed) | $9,325 | $39,570 |
What this indian art influencers ranking actually shows
How-to content with a named method. Tiny specialist audiences punch above their follower weight on conversion because every viewer is already in-market. On this specific list the median account has been posting since around 2015 (average age ~8.8 years; oldest 2012, newest 2024) with roughly 4,996 posts — enough history that you can actually audit a grid before you brief.
Primary language on the roster is Hindi (60%). A meaningful secondary slice is English (21.4%) — write the caption language into the brief if you care about comment quality.
Where gender is labelled, the split is 16 female / 23 male (31 unlabelled). Use that as a casting hint, not a quota.
Follower-tier mix
| Tier | Creators | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Nano (<10K) | 1 | 1.4% |
| Micro (10K–100K) | 22 | 31.4% |
| Mid (100K–500K) | 33 | 47.1% |
| Macro (500K–1M) | 9 | 12.9% |
| Mega (1M+) | 5 | 7.1% |
Where they are based
| Country | Creators | Share |
|---|---|---|
| India | 42 | 60% |
| United States | 7 | 10% |
| United Kingdom | 3 | 4.3% |
| Italy | 3 | 4.3% |
| Peru | 2 | 2.9% |
How to brief indian art influencers
- The creator is an expert — let them reject a talking point that would embarrass them in their community.
- Send the actual tool/product, not just talking points.
- Saves and tutorial completions beat raw views.
Formats that usually work here: tutorial Reels, tool reviews, community AMAs, before/after carousels. Read the ranking methodology or the 2026 rate guide.
Indian Art Influencers vs related lists
Indian Art Influencers averages 0.3pp less engagement than AI Influencers and has a larger median audience (169K vs 137K).
Indian Art Influencers averages 0.6pp more engagement than Cosplay Influencers and has a smaller median audience (169K vs 623K).
Indian Art Influencers averages 1.2pp less engagement than Watch Influencers and has a larger median audience (169K vs 27.6K).
| List | Creators | Median followers | Avg. ER |
|---|---|---|---|
| Indian Art Influencers (this page) | 70 | 169K | 2.5% |
| AI Influencers | 70 | 137K | 2.8% |
| Cosplay Influencers | 100 | 623K | 1.9% |
| Watch Influencers | 100 | 27.6K | 3.7% |
Snapshot compiled September 2026 from 70 ranked profiles (39 verified public figures, 31 additional directory listings). Industry engagement midpoints and rate bands are public 2026 Instagram benchmarks, not private platform data. Full methodology.
Indian Art Influencers — frequently asked questions
Who are the top indian art influencers in 2026?
Our September 2026 ranking of 70 indian art influencers is led by Shikha Sharma, Anamika, Pankaj Singh Rathour. Combined they represent 22M followers, with an average engagement of 2.5%. 39 entries are verified public figures. The order blends audience size with engagement so a quiet mega-account does not automatically beat a louder mid-tier creator.
How is this indian art list ranked?
Creators are ordered by a blend of followers, engagement rate and posting consistency. Verified public figures with self-hosted photos surface first when we have them. The page also publishes the list’s own maths — median 169K followers, 2.5% average ER, 20.4% of reach in the top three — so you can see whether you are looking at a concentrated or diversified niche.
What engagement rate is good for indian art Instagram accounts?
For indian art we treat ~3.8% as the 2026 industry midpoint (specialist hobbies (how-to, pets, crafts, education) are Instagram’s engagement leaders in 2026 tables). This list averages 2.5%, which is 1.3pp below that midpoint. Nano and micro accounts should beat the midpoint; mega accounts can sit well below it and still be efficient on raw impressions.
How much do indian art influencers charge in 2026?
Using public Instagram rate bands weighted by this list’s follower mix and a 0.95× niche adjustment, one organic feed post on a typical account here is $1,865–$7,914; a Reel is $3,421–$12,476. Usage rights, exclusivity and whitelisting usually add 30–50%. These are planning ranges, not quotes from the creators on this page.
Where are these indian art influencers based?
The ranking spans 16 countries. The largest shares are India (60%), United States (10%), United Kingdom (4.3%). If you need a single market, filter the table by country before you export a shortlist.
How can I contact these indian art influencers?
39 public figures on this page link through to Instagram. We do not publish private emails for real people. For a spreadsheet of campaign-ready contacts, request a targeted list — we only include adults who are publicly doing creator work.
How often is the indian art list updated?
Figures on this page were compiled for September 2026. Rankings move as follower counts, engagement and newly surfaced public figures change. Treat it as a current snapshot, not a lifetime league table.
What campaign formats work best with indian art?
The highest-performing briefs in this niche usually mix tutorial Reels, tool reviews and before/after carousels. Lead with one hero Reel, support it with a feed post or carousel, and keep Stories for time-sensitive offers or codes.