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| birth_date = {{birth year and age | 1956}}<br />
| birth_place = [[Karkala]], [[Udupi district]], [[Karnataka]]<br />
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| occupation = Painter and portrait artist<br />
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| awards = [[Padma Shri]] (2025)<br />
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'''Vasudeo Kamath''' (born 1956) is an Indian painter and portrait artist known for his realistic style and contributions to contemporary Indian art. In 2025, he was awarded the [[Padma Shri]], India's fourth-highest civilian award, by the [[Government of India]] for his significant contributions to the field of art.<ref name="PIB_2025">{{cite web |date=2025-10-19 |title=Padma Shri Artist Shri Vasudeo Kamath Showcases Special Exhibition on the Life of Lord Buddha during the First Exposition of Buddha’s Holy Relics in Kalmykia, Russia |url=https://www.pib.gov.in/PressReleasePage.aspx?PRID=2181063&reg=3&lang=2 |website=pib.gov.in |access-date=2026-01-28}}</ref><ref name="NIE_Culture">{{cite web |date=2025-11-17 |title=The artist behind Ayodhya Ram temple's hall: On being a keeper of culture |url=https://www.newindianexpress.com/cities/chennai/2025/Nov/17/the-artist-behind-ayodhya-ram-temples-hall-on-being-a-keeper-of-culture |website=The New Indian Express |access-date=2026-01-28}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |title=Padma Awards 2025: Osamu Suzuki, Sharda Sinha, PR Sreejesh, among recipients |url=https://www.moneycontrol.com/news/india/padma-awards-2025-osamu-suzuki-sharda-sinha-pr-sreejesh-among-recipients-12919584.html |archive-url=http://web.archive.org/web/20250417051211/https://www.moneycontrol.com/news/india/padma-awards-2025-osamu-suzuki-sharda-sinha-pr-sreejesh-among-recipients-12919584.html |archive-date=2025-04-17 |access-date=2026-01-28 |website=Moneycontrol |language=en-US}}</ref><br />
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==Early life and education==<br />
Kamath was born in 1956 in [[Karkala]], a town in the [[Udupi district]] of [[Karnataka]].<ref name="IE_Everyday">{{cite web |date=2018-05-11 |title=Finding god in the everyday: Indian artist Vasudeo Kamath’s paintings |url=https://indianexpress.com/article/lifestyle/art-and-culture/finding-god-in-the-everyday-indian-artists-vasudeo-kamath-paintings-5171984/ |website=The Indian Express |access-date=2026-01-28}}</ref> He pursued his formal education in fine arts at the [[Sir J. J. School of Art]] in [[Mumbai]], where he earned his G.D. Art diploma in 1977.<ref name="NIE_Culture" /> During his formative years, he was deeply influenced by the everyday life and spiritual atmosphere of his surroundings, which later became a recurring theme in his work.<ref name="IE_Everyday" /><br />
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==Career and style==<br />
Kamath is primarily recognized for his mastery of [[Realism (arts)|realism]]. His body of work spans various genres, including portraiture, landscapes, and mythological themes. He often works with oil and watercolors, focusing on the play of light and shadow to create a sense of depth and life in his subjects.<ref name="DH_Masses">{{cite web |date=2024-03-24 |title=Taking art to the masses |url=https://www.deccanherald.com/features/taking-art-masses-2002936 |website=Deccan Herald |access-date=2026-01-28}}</ref><br />
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He has been a vocal advocate for traditional realistic art, conducting numerous workshops and demonstrations to make art more accessible to the public. He believes in the importance of foundational skills and "taking art to the masses" rather than keeping it restricted to elite circles.<ref name="DH_Masses" /><br />
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==Notable works==<br />
* Ayodhya Ram Temple: Kamath was commissioned to create the artwork for the interior hall of the [[Ayodhya Ram Temple]]. His work there involves large-scale depictions of various episodes from the [[Valmiki Ramayana]].<ref name="NIE_Culture" /><br />
* Ram Lalla Idol: He was one of the renowned artists selected to prepare a model/sketch for the [[Ram Lalla]] idol for the Ayodhya temple.<ref name="HT_Model">{{cite web |date=2023-01-29 |title=Renowned artist Vasudeo Kamath to prepare model for Ram Lalla’s idol |url=https://www.hindustantimes.com/cities/others/renowned-artist-vasudeo-kamath-to-prepare-model-for-ram-lalla-s-idol-101675012187502.html |website=Hindustan Times |access-date=2026-01-28}}</ref><br />
* Portraiture: As a distinguished portrait artist, Kamath has painted several prominent figures, including a portrait of [[Prime Minister of India|Prime Minister]] [[Narendra Modi]] and Indian actor [[Amitabh Bachchan]].<ref name="NIE_Culture" /><ref name="IE_Everyday" /><br />
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==Awards and recognition==<br />
* [[Padma Shri]] (2025) — Awarded for his distinguished service in the field of Art.<ref name="PIB_2025" /><br />
* He has received various other accolades throughout his career for his contribution to realistic painting and his efforts in art education.<ref name="DH_Masses" /><br />
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