About Me
A doctor by profession based in Doha in Qatar, he balances his work with a regular painting sessions at his inhouse studio. Favourite mediums include pastel and oil paints as well as multi media usage.
Sreekumar Padmanabhan
Creating a world of realism he was appreciated for his craftsmanship in bringing to life characters in everyday situations.
Dr. Sreekumar comes from a family of artists including the renowned actress Mavelikkara Ponnamma and her daughter Sushama Padmanabhan, both of whom have been prominent artistes in Malayalam Cinema.
He took to painting at an early age. Heavily influenced by the realistic works of Raja Ravi Varma and the European painters of the romantic era, Sreekumar loved to fill his canvas with colour and imagination. His love for music and movies have also influenced his style and narrative.
Awards
Best of Show
Lorem Ipsum Dolor
2010
Upcoming Artist of 2017
Lorem Ipsum Dolor
2017
Shows
Amet Sit Consecteture
San Francisco, CA
Dec 2019
Lorem Ipsum Dolor
Los Angeles
Feb 2018
Featured In qatar tribune
“I am a self-taught painter. But I read a lot about painting and never miss the opportunity to visit world-famous art galleries during personal visits to different countries. While I learn about the legends and watch their work, I understand that I am an infant in this field. All that I will say is that the exercise of painting freshens and comforts me,”