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.

My 9th show - Tiny Pixels

Tiny Pixels is a digital art exhibition and is dedicated to revere the role of Technology in ART. The show consisted of paintings done in digital medium and printed using technology. Thiru P.C. Sreeram, ace Cinematographer & Director has kindly consented to be the chief guest for the occasion. Guest of Honors were director thiru. Pandiraj, Sriram and Kishore of Pasanga fame.

National Technology Day is a very special day for Indian science since 1999. It is so significant because India achieved a huge technological advancement on the day. The first, indigenous aircraft “Hansa-3” was test flown at Bangalore on this day. Not only this, India also performed successful test firing of the Trishul missile on the same day. India also executed three successful nuclear tests, carried out at Pokhran, in Rajasthan May 11.

http://www.sivajitv.com/events/PC-Sriram-Inaugurated-Tiny-Pixels-Digital-Art-Show.htm

8th Show - A painting movement

The one thing I am for is 'Love' and I hate is 'War'. I feel very sad when I see innocent people being killed in war, especially Children. On March 7,2009 there was a painting movement held in Chennai to request the world to Stop War and declare Peace. Eminent artists in Chennai participated in this and I felt blessed to be a part of it. Journalist Mr. Madhan was the chief guest of the Occasion and he appreciated my work. He complimented my Handwriting as well.

My 7th Show at Mangalore

My 7th show was a different experience for me. It was on the new year eve (dec.31.2008). Final Touch a renown gallery in Mangalore had organized a new year get together. It was an artistic way of welcoming the New Year by a live painting show. The evening was witnessed by crème de la crème. It was a duo show, as my father (artist Ap. Shreethar) also welcomed new year with his strokes.

It was an encouring crowd and I thank Ms. Prabha and Mr. Satish Kammath for giving us this wonderful oppurtunity. Mangalore is a place which is close to my mom's heart, as her mother tounge is Konkani. We went on a tour to temples around Mangalore, namely Mookambika Temple, Udupi Krishna Temple, Lord Subramanya Temple and a Ganesha Temple. We also went to coorg a beautiful coffee forest. I can never forget 31st December 2008.

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 5th and 6th Show

My 5th show was held in my School (A.M.M. school, kotturpuram) on October 27, 2007. I am the first & youngest child to have held a solo painting exhibition in my school. This was an extension of my 4th show "Varuna's Hands on peace". My school teachers were impressed with my peace paintings and thus wanted the show to be held in school too. It was an open day and parents also visited the show.

It is an unforgettable day for me as I won recognition from my School. Thanks to my art teacher for his support.

My 6th show was also the same peace painting exhibition for Corel Corporation (International) on the event of their certificiation programe. On that day I recieved "Youngest Corel Designer" award and also 1st prize for my digital drawing. Yet another important day for me.

A marvellous painting by Chinese Artists Dai Dudu, Li Tiezi, and Zhang An, 2006, oil on canvas

Discussing the Divine Comedy with Dante

a wonderful painting I have ever seen in terms of concept, style and standard...enjoy..