Nishant Jain, also known as The Sneaky Artist, is an artist, writer, and former neuroscience student who left his PhD program to pursue art and writing full-time. His unique approach to "sneaky sketching" has resonated with fans around the world, inspiring them to capture their surroundings quietly and authentically. Through his workshops, Substack newsletter, SneakyArt podcast, and Instagram, Nishant shares his love for observing and documenting life in real time, encouraging artists to embrace simplicity and find joy in small, daily sketches.
Recorded March 17, 2026.
Learn More
- Nishant Jain’s website: https://www.sneakyartist.com, opens a new window
- The SneakyArt Podcast: https://sites.libsyn.com/294908/site, opens a new window
- Subscribe to Nishant’s newsletter “The SneakyArt Post” on Substack: https://sneakyart.substack.com/, opens a new window
- Starting and Finishing a Sketch with Nishant Jain and Art Toolkit (YouTube): https://www.youtube.com/live/e8hbG1FBDqU?si=WxkEuvenjxal1DMW, opens a new window
- Want to purchase a copy of Nishant’s book? Support your local independent bookseller or your one of these outlets: https://geni.us/makesneakyart, opens a new window
- Edmonds Sketcher Fest 2026 will host Nishant Jain. Find out more here: https://sketcherfest.com/, opens a new window
