Kalidas Pattar, no more with us

I met Kalidas Pattar many years ago in Davangere. He had received my painting from Nagpur and I went to collect it. He spoke about art when I knew very little about it. I learnt that day. That was 16 years ago. When I moved away from Davangere I kept hearing about him, his work, frequently. I remembered him and all that he had said about art. I met him again at Chitra santhe,in the December of 2005, I rushed hurriedly to greet him. I said I am "veena Shekar" He said "Ah, of course you came home to collect your painting" how are you?
I was amazed how he remembered me after 15 years. I bought some cards from him that day and keep them cherished with me.
An artist is a human being first and one who shows it raises and remains in the memory of others always.