Meet Gopal Darai, a renowned impressionistic artist and winner of various art exhibitions in multiple events. Scan the QR code to explore his journey and artworks.
Gopal Darai is an artist based in Pokhara, Nepal. He primarily works with watercolors but also enjoys painting with acrylics. His style is impressionistic, and he often paints outdoors, capturing the natural beauty around him.
With 15 years of experience in art, Gopal has created and implemented engaging lesson plans for students of all ages. He has supervised various student art projects, both in the classroom and in the field, to enhance their understanding of art concepts.
Gopal has earned numerous accolades throughout his artistic career. In 2016, he won the 1st Prize in the Open Art Competition organized by the Ex Sportsman Forum Nepal. Two years later, he received a Special Regional Award from NAFA. In 2019, he was honored with the Best Artist Award in West Bengal, Kolkata, India. Gopal also achieved recognition as one of the top 10 Plein Air artists by IWS Nepal in 2022.
His participation in prestigious exhibitions includes the International Watercolor Biennale organized by IWS India in 2015 and 2019, the International Watercolor Festival by IWS Nepal in 2016, and the National Art Exhibition by NAFA in Kathmandu in 2016/17.
Additionally, he secured first place at the International Watercolor Biennale organized by IWS Pakistan in 2016 and took part in the International Watercolor Festival by IWS UAE in 2017. In 2012, Gopal held a solo exhibition organized by The Drishya in Pokhara, Nepal.