Shishir Gupta is not a conventional artist, nor has he passed out from an established art school. Yet he decided to bring to the fore the artist in himself at a time when many think of diversifying or hanging their boots. His entry into the world of art was stirred by compassion and empathy. A writer-turned-artist and music aficionado, Shishir has made oil his medium, and also uses the technique called ‘Alla Prima’ where entire paintings may be complet ...