"Radiant Smile" Drawing

ART PROFILE:
Passionate Fine Artist🎨

I am profoundly thankful to my parents for introducing me to this beautiful art form and to my family for their constant encouragement and unwavering support throughout my artistic journey. Art, for me, is not just expression -- it is Sadhana. I have been training under MV Kambar Sir also known as Manik V Kambar, is a commerce graduate. He then studied Arts, with a specialisation in painting, and researched and worked on the Vijayanagara and Surpur styles of painting. He often works in the miniature format and his imagery features icons and episodes inspired by the devotional genre.Renowned for his expertise in fine line drawing, he has won the Karnataka State Lalit Kala Academy Award thrice. He has also been felicitated with the Mysore Dasara Award for his work. Featured in exhibitions organized by the Lalit Kala Academy, New Delhi, Bharath Bhavan, Bhopal, Chitra Kala Parishath, Bangalore, as well as galleries in Mumbai and other Indian cities, including Gulbarga. He has been a part of various art camps as well. Manik V Kambar sir is presently based in Bengaluru and works out of his studio at home. Kambar sir is an exceptional teacher who has significantly contributed to the improvement of my Fine line drawing abilities. His patience, kindness, and willingness to assist his students are truly remarkable. He has helped me develop my own unique style because he encourages students to embrace creativity and discover their own voice within the art form.