Chandan Devadig

About

For me, art is all about that connection - making people pause, feel, and see the unexpected. I don’t just paint for the gallery. I love that rush of creating something right there, in front of everyone.

What I Do On Stage

• Live Speed Painting Show: Fast, energetic, and packed with drama. I turn a blank canvas into a finished piece in minutes, with music and crowd energy pushing me on. Sometimes I add my own twist - like painting while holding a plank! It’s all about the spectacle, and honestly, the mistakes and mess-ups are part of the fun.

• Large-Scale Rangoli Demonstration: This is my real passion. Go big or go home! I create massive rangolis (15x15 ft up to 30x30 ft) at lightning speed. I use traditional Sanskar Bharti style with vibrant powders, but also switch it up with charcoal for super-realistic portraits.

My Inspirations

• My art is full of what I grew up with - gods like Bappa and Hanuman, bits of Kannada culture, Yakshagana, and freedom fighters. It’s always “namma Kannada, namma hemme” (our Kannada, our pride).
• But yeah, I’m a movie and cricket fan too. I get a kick out of painting Daivas from Kantara, movie legends like Puneeth Rajkumar, and even IPL fever with RCB tributes.

Where You’ll Find Me

My interactive art performance for events fits college fests, office celebrations, temple jatras, big mall shows (like IPL launches), and cultural melas. I’m based in Karwar, often in Bengaluru, but I’ll travel if your event needs some real-time portrait painting or a giant rangoli. For huge projects, I bring along some artist friends too.