“When a portrait evokes a feeling, then you’ve got something. Technique isn’t really important.” – Bert SternWith full enthusiasm and preparation 7 Rkkians -
Panini Y K, Lavya Balar, Pankhuri Sharma, Kamakshi Soni, Mansi Birla, Kulshree Gehlot and Natasha Misra along with Mr Yatheesh Kasaragod & Mr Manoj Kumar Sandha went on an artistic journey to Mayoor Chopasni School, Jodhpur for Inter-School Portrait Making Competition 2023 to commemorate and celebrate the Legacy of H.L.H. Maharaja Hanwant Singhji Saheb - His Late Highness' Birth Centenary on 23rd & 24th September 2023. 10 artists from 8 different schools like Mayoor School Ajmer, Maharana Mewar Public School, Udaipur, St. Patricks Jodhpur, Happy Hours School Jodhpur etc. participated in 5 different events like Canvas Chromatic, Pop Art, Watercolour Monochromatic, Pencil Colouring & Caricature Design.
First day started with high spirits.
Each participant was given 4 hours to finish their masterpieces. After tirelessly spending hours in the Graphics lab, efforts were clearly portrayed in their win.
The second day started with a colourful exhibition witnessed by His Royal Highness, Maharaja Gaj Singhji. After the exhibition, the Award Ceremony was held which RKK clearly dominated. The ceremony concluded with an inspiring speech by no other than His Highness.
Result were as follows :
• Natasha Misra won 1st Prize in Canvas Chromatic.
• Kulshree Gehlot won 1st Prize in Artistic Expressions.
• Kamakshi Soni won 1st Prize in Pop Art Show Time.
• Mansi Birla won 2nd Prize in Pop Art Showtime.
• Pankudi Sharma won 3rd Prize in Evocative Water Colour Portrait.
The proud trainers and escorts were Mr Yatheesh Kasaragod and Mr Manoj Kumar Sandha. This is another feather added to RKK’s cap.
They are truly very grateful for the exposure as they gained a lot of learning throughout.