Welcome to the Home Page of the artist Abin Raj

This is the home page of the artist Abin Raj. This site was created to showcase the variety of artworks, whether watercolours, oil, charcoal or pencil sketches, of Abin who did his three year art course at the Mahe Malayala Kalagramam art institution situated in Mahe. Malayala Kalagramam (MAKAM) is a centre for art and ideas which aims at providing children and youngsters a stage to practise and perform all forms of fine arts. The centre offers part time as well as full time courses in painting, sculpture, music and dance and art pottery. He was instructed by famous artists like M. V. Devan, who did his art from the famous Chennai Fine Arts institution. His other instructors included Suresh Koothuparamba and Ms. Thomas.

Not only did Abin learn art but he was also considered a good model for the other students in the Malayala Kalagramam to practice their art.

This site was created to show the large range of creations including Still-life, Studio paintings, Figure drawings, Landscapes and Portraits. The locations of the landscapes are set mainly in the beautiful and vibrant city of Tellicherry, Kannur district, in the state of Kerala and depicted by the artist in his own personal and passionate way.