S.H. Raza or Syed Haider Raza (born 22 February 1922) is an eminent Indian artist who has lived and worked in France since 1950, but maintains strong ties with India. S.H.Raza is better known as the ‘master of colors’. Raza is one of the distinguished Indian artists of the century. His works basically include real and abstract landscapes blossomed with vibrant colors.

His works are mainly abstracts in oil or acrylic, with a very rich use of color, replete with icons from Indian cosmology as well as its philosophy . He was awarded the Padma Shri and Fellowship of the Lalit Kala Akademi in 1981 and Padma Bhushan in 2007.

At a Dec 2006 auction, a painting by Raza reportedly sold for US $1.4 million.

Inspired by Rasaz's style I have painted an abstract series today.. let me know your comments.

Tribute to Ustad. Zakir Hussain

9th February 2009, is a day to be marked in the history of Indian music once again. Tabla Maestro Ustad Zakir Hussain was announced as part of the winning team behind the Global Drum Project - nominated under the Best Contemporary World Music Album category. Global Drum Project is the second collaboration between Hart and Hussain after their compilation Planet Drum which was released in 1991 and went on to win the first-ever Grammy Award in the World Music

category.

21st february is a remarkable day for me as I took autograph from Zakirji once again. This painting was a tributary to him for winning "Grammy". He is a great musician and highly humane. He remembers every one's name he knows and calls them by name, even if we meet him after years. I feel fortunate to have known him. He remains youthful. Hope to see him soon.

"I LOVE YOU USTAD"

My new Painting

This is latest painting, an abstract series titled "walking with Nature". Having been inspired by the natural landscapes I have created this painting completely different in style from my previous paintings.. Vangogh's paintings were the inspiration behind this work.

My Abstract Paintings in 2005

By now most of you might have read my profile and may be aware that I started drawing and painting since the age of 2 1/2. In this page I am attaching few pics and video of my abstract paintings, I painted in 2005. With a great support from my Dad, I had full liberty for my creative expression and I wish many children like me who love to paint also get such opportunities.