POKHRELI ARTIST

ishan ''pari'' currently lives and works at kathmandu . He is originally from Pokhara and studying in lalitkala campus. After taking basic training of water color from a senior artist in Pokhara. He has been enjoying the artwork here in kathmandu. Here we have presented the excerpt of his interview.
(Ishan with foreign friend)

#Did you take any special training about artwork besides that you took with senior artist ?

I was very fond of painting since my childhood. After I took basic training my skill was already sharpened. After this as I arrived here kathmandu, I came in touch with senior artist in 2005 and learnt about painting till 2006. Since then I am linked with each other and I have participated every exhibition held by art association.

#Have you organized any art exhibition?

-Yes, I had come up with a solo exhibition in 2006 at pokhara. I include all type of my paintings in exhibitions but to maintain the theme at one time, I some time includes portrait and next time landscapes however sometimes both.

#Have you received any prize during your participation in art exhibitions?

Yes I have in 2008, kathmandu. and recently i have got first prize of kathmanduwide inter college art competetion organized by free student union.

#How much does your painting cost?

Price for my paints depends on size and work. Till now my paintings have been sold between 5 to 10000. At present I hold teach in school but I do my paintings in my leisure times or in weekends.

#What kind of paintings do you prefer to paint especially?

I paint both portraits and landscapes with water color which basically reflects Nepali culture and Mountains. I have not engaged myself professionally on paintings and I am satisfied with my work. I always like to paint Nepali mountains and faces that represent the Nepali culture and beautiful Nepal. This way, I feel it will help to promote the tourism in Nepal directly or indirectly.