When School Isn't Enough

Thota Vaikuntham, a 62-year-old artist celebrated in India is a good example of the school-trained artist who knew he had to go further.

As he finished his program at the College of Fine Arts in Hyderabad, he and his fellow students realized it wasn't enough.

‘In art college we learnt many techniques but they were all western. We realised that there was not much creativity in emulating western techniques and one had to explore what our country had to offer. So I returned to my village and soon found my inspiration.’’

Such is the path of many artists world-wide. It's really found ... "back in the village." A new coffee-table book has just been released about his life ... Thota Vaikuntham—The Man and His Women. Good luck with the rest of your creative life, Thota!!