1. How would you describe the Pune scene for budding artists?
The scene if you ask is just average. Being an artist is not an easy task. There is absolutely no logic behind pursuing art as a full-time career. If someone aims to be an established Fine Arts artist, then he or she has to struggle for at least 10-15 years to get fame. In today’s time it is not a valid profession. Frankly speaking, only 3 out of 10 make it big. You have to have a job to support your needs, while pursuing painting as a hobby is the right approach. I have, too, worked a lot in different fields such as commercial and design works, authoring books and teaching, but painting has always been my first love. So, an artist in these times knows all the pros and cons of being in love with art.