“When I was in school arts subjects encourage self–expression and creativity and can build confidence as well as a sense of individual identity, I thought “how an artist makes paintings”; hence I decided to become an artist. I was born in Hubbali, Karnataka state, and brought up In Surat city, Gujarat state. After completing D. T. T. ( Drawing Teacher Diploma ) from P. A. Institute in 2009 and B. F. A. from Shivaji University, I completed M. F. A. in 2018.” -Chetan Katigar