Smile, you’re on canvas
The Hindu
Inspired by a trend from half a century ago, artists are being commissioned to paint portraits for friends and families. Only this time, instead of posing for hours, you can just send a photograph
Hyderabad-based software developer Ravi Malik celebrates memorable occasions by gifting his friends hand-painted portraits. “Portraits make one feel special, they evoke a sense of royalty,” he says, explaining why.
In Sunil Kumar’s house in Pune, visitors are greeted by a 2x2 feet family portrait. An IT professional, Sunil calls it a ‘wall that exudes positivity during pandemic’. “Looking at positive things during uncertain times fills us with hope,” he adds.
As speculation over the continuation of Minister for Scheduled Tribes Welfare B. Nagendra in the Cabinet persisted, with the demand for his resignation raised by the BJP in connection with the ₹94 crore scam at the Maharshi Valmiki Scheduled Tribes Development Corporation, his Cabinet colleagues came to his defence on Thursday.