Artist Profile

About Artist

Born in 1955, Shyam Sharma grew up in Nathdwara and learnt art under the guidance of his maternal grandfather and legendary artist Nainsukh Sharma. He mastered the art and technique of reverse painting on glass and theva work. Starting with the brushing in of the details on the reverse side of the glass, he then adds the colours, cuts gold leaf and adds other embellishments, bringing icons and deities alive with his consummate skill.