Born 14 July 1966
Sachindra Puthran
'Life Events on a timeline'
“Early Years”
My Parents
My parents, Keshav and Yashoda Puthran are originally from Mangalore, a beautiful coastal village in South India. I was born and brought up in Mumbai, and hence picked up the local dialect Marathi, Hindi, Gujarati and little bit of Malayalam. I speak Tulu.
Handwriting in Std 1
Dick the Duckling - First prize for good handwriting while in Class 1.
The best achievement as a 5yr. old that I remember, that in first standard (Chembur Karnataka School) was getting a 1st prize for cursive Handwriting. I still remember the prize - A story book 'Dick the Duckling'.
Childhood Memories
Year 1971, our family shifted to Ghatkopar, where we still continue to stay. This place has lot of memories of my childhood to adulthood and beyond.
Ghatkopar, Mumbai, India
“Schooling at North Bombay Welfare Society, Ghatkopar, Mumbai”
Class Photo in Std 5
Grown ups School friends - yet kids at heart.
“Degree in Microbiology from ‘K J Somaiya College of Science’, Mumbai”
This was my first taste of freedom. Bunking college, watching all Amitabh Bachchan movies and exploring science through Physics, Botany, Zoology and finally majoring in Microbiology. This was also a transforming stage in my life. Thanks to my teacher and mentor Mrs Shailaja Girishankar, who brought out the artistic qualities and confidence in me. Whatever I am today, its because of her.
My teacher and mentor - Mrs Shailaja Girishankar Nair.
“Taking Art as a hobby at Rajaram Fine Art Institute, Mumbai”
My very first drawing of Goddess Laxmi
From Microbiology to Art, my turning point in life I fully owe to Srikrishna Sir, my Guru. Stepping foot into Rajaram Classes in those early learning days in 1983, was a total bliss. Each day was progressive by learning great tools and techniques with equally inspiring friends.
My first sketch of Goddess Laxmi, an Indian Goddess of Money and Prosperity laid my foundation on August 15th, 1983, in the art field.
In 1986, I graduated in Microbiology and appeared for the stringent entrance exam and interview at Sir J J Institute of Applied Art, Mumbai. I got through in first attempt. My portfolio and learning at Rajaram classes worked.
“Graduated in BFA (Applied Art) - Sir J J Institute of Applied Art, Mumbai, India”
This was the phase where I had to earn myself and learn for 5 years in JJIAA. It was a period of struggle and striving to better myself. With great teachers and fellow artists, I learnt the necessary skills of Art and Communication. I love painting on-the-spot portraits and landscapes and loved using different media and on varied surfaces. Finally I graduated as a Commercial Artist in Advertising
“Trying a hand at Rangoli - An art form created by sprinkling powder colours on floor”
Rangoli - The art of creating paintings using dry colour powders on floor of sizes 4ft x 6ft.
“The Hat Trick Celebration - Topper from Sir JJ Institute of Applied Art, Fellowship at JJIAA and Illustration projects for Ad agencies”
1991 Roll of Honour
Hattrick Celebration on July 14th 1991
Background Illustrator for Ram Mohan Biographics, Mahim, Mumbai for Blue Eveready animation film
“Teacher from within - Started Basics Institute of Art, Ghatkopar, Mumbai”
Students from Basics were trained under a 1 year foundation course. These students today have become professionals in various fields of art.
“The future of Digital in an article printed in Shilpanjali, the Annuals of Sir JJIAA”
Shilpanjali, 1995 issue of Sir J J Institute of Applied Art, featured this article on Paperless Portfolio which I had conceived as an insight, in 1993 about the incoming paradigm shift, that was bringing a change for the creative community, in the digital space.
This article captures the essence and attitude for artists, that can be reflected and relevant even today.
The challenge is to develop and retain strong traditional skills along with a logical blend and understanding of digital, for the future of artist community and longevity.
“Digital was my way .. Started Here-N-Now Graphix and produced work for HTA and Lintas. Television and Corporate clients walked in for Creative work. ”
“President of JJAAAN - The alumni body of Sir JJIAA”
Created a buzz with workshops, events, celebrations to bring back the Alumni for a reunion. This marked the phase of working with current and past students and connecting them to the Industry. The celebrations included the Wall Painting project, Grooming workshops, Get Togethers, Annuals and Competitions.
“Birth of Thatz it - An Eclectic Creative Solutions Company”
As a Director of Thatz it, my key role is to focus on new opportunities, ideas and visionary leadership. Every year, Thatz it redefines its objectives and our eclectic team works towards the same.
www.thatzit.com
Teams at Thatz it work as companies driving a specific stream of work across Film, Animation, Design and Technology.
“Facilitator, Mentor, Trainer, Visiting Faculty, Consultant”
“Facilitator of F5 ~ an open platform for emerging artists to showcase their talent and get mentored bu industry experts”
“OhMyGoodness is an awareness program to connect to our inner self and universe. It works at a level of consciousness and helps being in clarity.”
Going through ups n downs in life, one realizes the importance of holistic living. This phase marked the arrival of a new understanding of the universe.
Online Workshops
Non Academic workshops in Art, Music and Dance
2020
Art primer for all ages
Art Fundamentals Online
2020
Thank you
Industry Faculty for Digital and Video Storytelling
Consistent faculty for Miami Ad School India and SriLanka
2023 - Started conducting variety of workshops in storytelling using AI tools and generative art for designers and art communities. Institutions like NMIMS SOD, ITM IDM, Bandekar School of Fine Art (Applied Art), Miami Ad School, Mumbai, India, Miami Ad School SriLanka, individual artists and more were the beneficiary of this workshop
AiChaGho
An eyeopener to the world of generative art for an artist by a prompt artist. An exposure to use the right tools for the right purpose.