Chintan Upadhyay art works are influenced by traditional miniature paintings as well as abstract expressionism. His paintings often depict animated and stylized babies which are usually mutated, cloned and distorted through which he addresses a wide range of social issues. The colours are bold, rich and vivid and the bodies of the babies are usually covered with images of Rajasthani miniatures. Apart from paintings, Chintan is also known for his sculptures and installation work.