Meet our founder

Vivek Padwal

Founder & Director at Bharat School of Art and Design.
Partner & Creative Director at STT Production.

With over two decades of experience in advertising and the film industry, Vivek Padwal is a creative visionary who has shaped the branding landscape through innovative design and production. A graduate of Raheja School of Arts, he founded Stingrays Advertising, renowned for its creative excellence, and later established Bharat School of Art & Design. His career includes serving as a Creative Director consultant at Reliance Jio Studios and collaborating with notable brands such as Mayora India, Pernod Ricard, and Hindustan Unilever.
Passionate about fostering creativity, Vivek has also worked on projects with the Election Commission of India, Aditya Birla Group, and Pepsi, leaving a significant impact on the industry. His dedication to nurturing talent and creating meaningful art has made him a respected figure in the creative community.

Yogesh Patil

Mentoring Subject – Fine Art

Yogesh Krishna Patil, born in 1983 in Raigarh, Maharashtra, is a visual artist and a graduate of J J School of Arts, Mumbai. He specializes in abstract art using acrylic on canvas and is particularly passionate about black-and-white acrylic work on paper. His art reflects his belief in “Creation bonds in a Natural Temperament,” blending the rhythm of nature with visual expression.

Parth Chavan

Mentoring Subject – Cinematography & Editing

Parth Chavan is a professional cinematographer with extensive experience in government and film shoots. He co-founded STT Production, where he produces films, commercials, documentaries, and digital campaigns. His work focuses on social awareness and non-fictional, period-based content.

Satyajeet Bhosale

Mentoring Subject – Film Making

Satyajeet Bhosale is a filmmaker with over a decade of industry experience and a bachelor’s degree in Fine Arts. He spent six years as a creative head at Shemaroo before founding his own studio, STT Production. At STT, he produces films, commercials, documentaries, and digital campaigns, focusing on social awareness and non-fictional, period-based content.

Yogesh Chiplunkar

Mentoring Subject – Photography

Yogesh Chiplunkar completed his Diploma in Applied Art from L.S. Raheja School of Art and quickly established himself in the field of commercial photography, securing a job at the Indian Express Group. His passion for documentary photography led him to build a strong portfolio, capturing powerful, newsworthy images. Yogesh has also worked with renowned magazines and filmmakers, contributing to projects like Femina magazine and films such as Teen Patti, Sonu Ke Titu Ki Sweety, and Vikram Vedha.

We Don’t Teach Art!

We Guide & Mentor our Students

We serve as guides, mentors, and facilitators in the pursuit of artistic knowledge. While we do impart the essential basics & principles specific to students’ chosen areas of interest, these serve as the foundational tools for their artistic journey.

Main education occurs at the exploration level. Students will learn to use those tools and explore at their intellectual level. In the early stages of their quest to become professional artists, we provide carefully crafted exercises aimed at enhancing their vision, nurturing creativity, and honing their skills. Mentorship will not be provided until the basics are thoroughly understood. Mentors can guide you or comment on your work, but direct mentorship is reserved for those with a solid foundation. Typically, we place students with mentors after one to two years of preparation.

During this preparation period, there will be sessions for skill enhancement. It is important to note that mentorship is distinct from teaching; it involves receiving guidance from industry specialists. Based on individual interests, we match students with appropriate mentors, whether from a leading agency or a senior professional in the field. However, mentorship does not begin immediately without a strong portfolio and understanding in the relevant area.

Infact, our mentors do not train beginners. Therefore, every student at Bharat School spends approximately one to one & a half years refining their skills to a level suitable for advanced mentorship.