VILLAGE IN A VALLEY

L.S.N. Achar lives and works in Mysore,Karnataka, His Artistic talent and creativity are evident in all his art works. His Art works evidenced by some of his vibrant compositions appear to be his forte through his Landscape paintings and his depiction of modernity in Indian, Western and Folklore styles are equally impressive. His works have been published by a number of magazines, including ‘Gokula’ ‘Mallige’, ‘Kailasa’, ‘Janapragathi’, ‘Prajamata’ and ‘Sudha’. Achar did a number of cover illustrations before the more sophisticated color transparencies invaded the magazines. When the Mysore State was christened Karnataka on 1st. November 1963, he did a series of posters for an exhibition at the Banquet Hall in Vidhana soudha, Bangalore, sponsored by India Book House. He received autographs from former President and Vice President of India, Swamy Chinmayananda and eminent personalities with appreciation on their portraits made by him. He did doing illustrations for prestigious publications as the India Book House and Bharatha – Bharathi Series brought out by the Rastrothana Parishath. His Art works are in private and public collections. He was a Member of Karnataka Lalithakala Academy. He is a recipient of Karnataka Lalitakala Academy Award.