Dr Praveen K R
Artist & Structural Engineer | Belfast, United Kingdom
“Uncover the synergy between Praveen’s artistic vision & engineering expertise”
Meet an adept navigator of design engineering and painting realms, now rooted in Belfast post-England relocation. Amidst the pandemic, his focus has shifted to plein-air figurative landscapes, predominantly in watercolour and acrylic, with occasional forays into oil, drawing inspiration from architectural elements, history, and the urban landscape. Praveen's creations offer a unique perspective shaped by his dual passions for art and engineering, cultivated over 5+ years of professional experience.
Join us for an art workshop in Belfast! Unleash your creativity, learn new techniques, and connect with fellow artists in a vibrant, supportive environment. Don't miss this chance to sharpen your skills and be part of a thriving artistic community. See you there!
Hoarding location:
Albertbridge Road, Belfast - UK
Arts Workshops
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Armagh Arts Club Workshop
Invited as a guest artist to tutor club members.
Sept 21, 2024
Location: Boardroom, Gaelic Athlete Association, Armagh - UK
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Kids Workshop
Two hr session of drawing and learning shades using crayons and painting tailored for kids of age 7-15.
April 27, 2024
Location: 2, Royal Avenue, Belfast - UK
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Aqua Artistry
Adults Workshop: Explore the foundational techniques of plein air using watercolour, encompassing colour blending, brushwork, and compositional balance, to animate your artwork.
June 15, 2024
Location: Market Place & Arts Centre, Armagh - UK
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Adults Workshop
In this plein-air tutorials for age 16+, Praveen will offer step-by-step guidance as you craft a landscape masterpiece.
April 28, 2024
Location: 2, Royal Avenue, Belfast - UK
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Family Workshop
Arts workshop for the family of five included two adults and three children.
22 June, 2024
Location: Hazelbank Park, Belfast - UK
Testimonials
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ಶ್ರೀ ಪ್ರವೀಣ್ ಚಿತ್ರಗಳು ಕೇವಲ ಬಣ್ಣ ರೇಖೆಗಳಲ್ಲ ಅವರು ಆಯ್ಕೆಮಾಡುವ ಪ್ರದೇಶಗಳು ಪರಂಪರೆ ಸಂಸ್ಕೃತಿಯ ಜೀವಂತಿಕೆಯನ್ನು ಉಳಿಸಿ ಬೆಳೆಸುವ ಮನಸಿನ ಸ್ಮೃತಿ ಪಠಲ ದಲ್ಲಿ ಬಹುಕಾಲ ಉಳಿಯುವ ಜೀವಂತ ಚಿತ್ರ. ಇಲ್ಲಿ ಸಾವಿರ ಕಂಬ ಬಸದಿ ಪಾರಂಪರಿಕ ತಾಣದ ಅದ್ಬುತ ಚಿತ್ರ ಸುಂದರವಾಗಿ ತಮ್ಮ ಕುಂಚದಲ್ಲಿ ಮೂಡಿಸಿದ್ದಾರೆ. ನೇಸರದಲ್ಲಿ ರವಿ ಉದಯವಾಗಿ ಬಸದಿ ತುಂಬಾ ಬೆಳಕು ಚೆಲ್ಲಿ ಹಚ್ಚ ಹಸುರು ನೆಲ ಕಪ್ಪು ಬಿಳುಪು ಕಂಬ ಮಾನಸ್ಥoಭ ಕಾಷ್ಠ ಶಿಲ್ಪ ಆಸ್ಪಷ್ಟ ರೇಖಿ ಸ್ವಾಮೀಜಿ ಆಗಮನ ಕೈಯಲ್ಲಿ ಪಿಂಚಿ ಭಕ್ತ ಸಮೂಹದ ಭಕ್ತಿ ನೀಲಾಕಾಶ ಮೌನದಲ್ಲೆ ಅರ್ಥ, ಕಥೆ ತುಂಬಿ ಚಿತ್ರ ಗಾಢವಾದ ಅಧ್ಯಾತ್ಮದ ಸವಿ ಉಣ ಬಡಿಸುವಂತಿದೆ.
ಜಗದ್ಗುರು ಡಾ || ಸ್ವಸ್ತಿಶ್ರೀ ಚಾರುಕೀರ್ತಿ ಭಟ್ಟಾರಕ ಪಟ್ಟಾಚಾರ್ಯ ಪಂಡಿತಾಚಾರ್ಯವರ್ಯ ಮಹಾಸ್ವಾಮೀಜಿ ಶ್ರೀ ದಿಗಂಬರ ಜೈನ ಮಠ ಮೂಡುಬಿದಿರೆ - ಭಾರತ
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Dr. Praveen Karebasannanavar has brought fine art, education and engineering to Northern Ireland in parallel with his calm selfless demeanor, eco awareness and phenomenal creative skills. Praveen has led top quality art workshops for adults and children alike, giving up his weekends, bringing families together and offering services to schools, not to mention children with special needs. For example, he engaged my own three children in the great outdoors overlooking Belfast Lough, delivering watercolour painting upon the sunlit grass. Praveen comnitted over 6 hours of his time and even when faced with autism, he spread calmness and delight, with the whole family (in addition to curious passers by) enthralled by his generosity and significant boost to their quality of life. With equity and without judgement, his art was shared with purity and integrity. Thank you, Praveen, for hosting wholeness in our community.
- JOHN MICHAEL, TEACHER (SPECIAL SCHOOL - BELFAST)
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Dr Praveen is a very skilled artist. I met him during a charity workshop at Royal Avenue in Belfast. He is talented and creative and able to support the participants including adults, little ones to bring out their artistic potential.
Myself, my daughters and their friends enjoyed a lot their painting session with him. It would be lovely to have him back in Belfast for some more classes.
- FEDERICA AUGUSTA, NURSE (CITY HOSPITAL - BELFAST)
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My kids had a wonderful time creating art and they really had a colourful experience. Thanks for arranging such a creativity workshop, hoping to see more of such workshops in the future.
- BHARADWAJ KRISHNAMOORTHY
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Excellent tutor, vey patient, encouraging and I would highly recommend.
- PARTICIPANT, ARMAGH - UK
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Very enjoyable and informative. Definitely gave me a lit. I learnt a lot as it was new medium for me and was easy to ask questions.
- PARTICIPANT, ARMAGH - UK
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Lovely chap, patience teacher and very skilled.
- PARTICIPANT, ARMAGH - UK
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Very informative, interesting and was very relaxing. Very knowledgeable tutor.
- PARTICIPANT, ARMAGH - UK
Walton Hall in early 1900
In the early 1900s, Walton Hall was an estate and was sold to Dr Vaughan Harley, a distinguished heart specialist of the family that gave its name to Harley Street in London. The painting is inspired by the Hall in the early 20th century and shows Dr Harley’s eldest daughter Diana, who together with her husband, Brigadier Eric Earle, were the last family to live on the estate.
Today, the Walton Hall campus in Milton Keynes is the hub of The Open University and coordinates the learning of over 174,000 current students. Over the last 50 years the University has reached over 2 million students with life-changing learning.
Green Pastures
A sneak peek of solo art exhibition on UK plein-air chapter took place over five days, from September 1st to 5th 2023, at Karnataka Chitrakala Parishath in Bengaluru, India
The show was inaugurated by the Deputy Head - James Godber, British Deputy High Commission, India featuring the plein air paintings of United Kingdom.
Landscape Artist of the Year
In the renowned British TV series "Landscape Artist of the Year," Praveen's plein-air artistry led to his selection as a Reserve Pod Artist out of 2000 artists across United Kingdom in the episodes 3 and 6. He also took part as a wild card artist in the episode 6. These particular episodes were filmed at Castle Ward in Northern Ireland on June 22 and 23, 2022, and they were broadcast on the Sky Arts TV channel on January 25th at 8 pm and February 15th, also at 8 pm in the year 2023.