I have been painting for as long as I can remember. Even before I knew it was called art . From the moment I first held a pencil in my hand , I started doodling , much to the exasperation of my parents and teachers. I would draw on anything and everything , from blank papers , walls , newspapers , sand and of course sketch books also at times , when provided. So it was a natural progression to join the art college and learn the fine nuances of the craft . ...