"I see little of more importance to the future and civilisation of our country than the full recognition of the place of the artist."- John F. Kennedy
Born:1939 Native-place: Thalakudy, Nagercoil, Tamil Nadu, S.India.
Education: Diploma in Engineering at M.C.M.Polytechnic at Avadi, Chennai.
(1957-1960)
I started sketching as a hobby during my student days. Later, I was fully involved in art and finally decided to start my career as a full-time artist. In 1964 joined in a local ART SCHOOL to learn the preliminary lessons in oil painting. I found good maturity in drawing and painting. Leaving the school after three months, I started painting portraits and decided to make it my profession as I could manage to bring good likeness in each portrait I did.
In 1975, I moved to Madras (Chennai) to start my career as a professional portrait artist. Soon, I enrolled me as a member in all the leading libraries like Adyar Library, British Council Library, American Library and Max Muller Bhavan Library. These libraries had a vital role in making me a full-fledged artist with more knowledge. Also, I got the good opportunity of meeting nice people like Major Srikanth ( A.D.C. to Governor), R. Ramakrishnan ( Sheriff of Madras), Justice. P.R. Gokulakrishnan Chief Justice, Gujarat High Court (Rtd), M.G. Balasubramanian ( I.A.S. Rtd ), M. Gopalakrishnan ( Ex. Chairman, Indian Bank), Justice. K Venkataswami (Supreme Court Judge) and friends like A. Ramachandran I.O.B). They all have been highly helpful in shaping my career. I am grateful for them for their valued contribution for the growth and development of my career. During the long span of my career, I have been fortunate to draw the attention of many distinguished people to my work as a portrait artist.
In 2006, I got the wonderful opportunity to meet the Governor H.E. Shri. Surjit Singh Barnala at Raj Bhavan and paint a beautiful portrait of His Excellency. H.E. was so kind to respond to my request to visit my studio to see the completed portrait and the other paintings. This is a moment in my life-time.
(1957-1960)
I started sketching as a hobby during my student days. Later, I was fully involved in art and finally decided to start my career as a full-time artist. In 1964 joined in a local ART SCHOOL to learn the preliminary lessons in oil painting. I found good maturity in drawing and painting. Leaving the school after three months, I started painting portraits and decided to make it my profession as I could manage to bring good likeness in each portrait I did.
In 1975, I moved to Madras (Chennai) to start my career as a professional portrait artist. Soon, I enrolled me as a member in all the leading libraries like Adyar Library, British Council Library, American Library and Max Muller Bhavan Library. These libraries had a vital role in making me a full-fledged artist with more knowledge. Also, I got the good opportunity of meeting nice people like Major Srikanth ( A.D.C. to Governor), R. Ramakrishnan ( Sheriff of Madras), Justice. P.R. Gokulakrishnan Chief Justice, Gujarat High Court (Rtd), M.G. Balasubramanian ( I.A.S. Rtd ), M. Gopalakrishnan ( Ex. Chairman, Indian Bank), Justice. K Venkataswami (Supreme Court Judge) and friends like A. Ramachandran I.O.B). They all have been highly helpful in shaping my career. I am grateful for them for their valued contribution for the growth and development of my career. During the long span of my career, I have been fortunate to draw the attention of many distinguished people to my work as a portrait artist.
In 2006, I got the wonderful opportunity to meet the Governor H.E. Shri. Surjit Singh Barnala at Raj Bhavan and paint a beautiful portrait of His Excellency. H.E. was so kind to respond to my request to visit my studio to see the completed portrait and the other paintings. This is a moment in my life-time.
I take it as a rare honour and recognition to my services in the field of portrait painting.
Again, in 2007, I received a personal letter from H.E asking me to do a portrait of Dr. A.P.J. Abdul Kalam for Raj Bhavan. " You have done a wonderful job" was his comment when I showed the completed portrait.
Again, in 2007, I received a personal letter from H.E asking me to do a portrait of Dr. A.P.J. Abdul Kalam for Raj Bhavan. " You have done a wonderful job" was his comment when I showed the completed portrait.
I take this opportunity to express my profound sense of gratitude to His Excellency for his concern for me and my art.
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