Born in Allahabad, the city of confluence of rivers the Ganges, the Yamuna and the divine river Saraswati, the artist imbibes the attributes of all the three rivers. Her paintings reflect eternal flow & purity of Ganges, the gravity of the Yamuna and the divine imagination of the river Saraswati.
Dr. Kalpana Kushwaha (Advocate) had acquired Master of Arts degree from University of Allahabad, once known as ‘Oxford of the East’. She not only excelled in her academics but also won laurels by many esteemed organizations/institutes including industries for her extra-curricular activities.
The artist’s research work on Rajasthani paintings had been awarded Doctor of Philosophy (Ph. D.) degree in 2005, which cover the nitty-gritty of Rajasthani Art.

  • Certificate of Merit from Vishwa Bharti Kala Niketan, Allahabad.
  • Awarded for Spot painting by Jawahar Bal Bhawan, Allahabad.
  • Awarded for Portrait & Rajwara painting by North Central Zone Cultural Centre, Allahabad.
  • Awarded by Camlin Private Limited, Mumbai
  • Honored by Delegacy, University of Allahabad.
  • Certificate of Merit from Allahabad Museum, Allahabad, an autonomous organization under ministry of HRD, Government of India.
  • Awarded by Pidilite Industries, Mumbai.