25,000 — by the members of the United Painters Association-Tiruchi are on display at the show. Organised by United Painters Association-Tiruchi (UPA), the annual event is a platform for amateur artists to showcase their work and interact with the public, besides getting master classes in techniques from experts. FROM THE PALETTE:Visitors going round the exhibition of paintings organised by United Painters Association in Tiruchi.— Photo: M. MoorthyNearly 150 paintings — priced from Rs. Mr. Manickavasagam gave a presentation on the medium and also on abstract art for the participating artists on Friday. Subjects explored by the artists included rural and heritage landscapes, leading personalities and some attempts at replicating pieces by the old masters.

Source: The Hindu July 03, 2016 00:19 UTC