With a BFA (Painting) and an MA (Drawing and Painting)from the Jamia Milia Islamia University, Naval has seriously pursued his career in art. In his paintings he draws inspiration from nature, religion and fantasy. He has held many solo exhibitions and has participated in several group exhibitions across the country.
Shows: Participation:
- Foundation Day Exhibition Jamia Millia Islamia New Delhi (2001).
- Travel Train Exhibition Organized by Jamia Millia Islamia from Delhi Via Aurangabad, Mumbai (2001).
- Portrait Art Gallery Jamia Millia Islamia New Delhi (2003).
- Annual Art Exhibition In (J.M.I) New Delhi (2003)
- Exhibition in Dhoomimal Art Gallery New Delhi (2004)
- Art People Exhibition in AIFACS New Delhi (2004)
- Art People Exhibition in Rabindra Bhawan Lalit Kala Academy New Delhi (2005)
- Camlin Art Exhibition in Fine Art Museum Punjab University Chandigarh (2007)
Group Shows:
- Exhibition in Kala Vathika Gwalior(2005)
- Exhibition in Lokayata Art Gallery New Delhi (2005)
- Exhibition in Indraprastha Art Gallery New Delhi (2006)
- Rabindra Bhawan Lalit Kala Academy New Delhi (2007)
- Rabindra Bhawan Lalit Kala Academy New Delhi (2008)
- Exhibition in Birla Academy Kolkata-2009
Camps:
- Kala Rang Kalasang (2009) Gwalior
- Mural Comp Organized by Jamia Millia Islamia New Delhi (2001)