Born in 1914 near Tumkur, Sri Raghuthama Putty first had his artistic talents recognised and nurtured by his mother, Smt. Kaveramma, who was skilled in the traditional art forms of rangoli and embroidery.
He later took to painting and briefly studied at C.T.I., Mysore. His close association with Sri S.G. Somasundaram and Sri M.S. Chandrashekar shaped him into a painter, well accomplished in the then-popular field of landscape art. However, he could devote himself to painting full-time only after his retirement from service as a steno-typist in 1972.
Encouraged by his association with reputed artists of Mysore, Putty developed a personal style in watercolour landscapes. His creative instincts and years of practice gave his work a unique depth and character.
Travelling widely across Karnataka, he painted on the spot, capturing diverse scenes—from the ruins of Vijayanagara and Hoysala temples to the lush green landscapes of the Western Ghats. Within a decade of his retirement, he had established himself as one of the state’s leading artists.
He was also the first to recognise the artistic talent of his wife, Smt. Lalitha Putty, in hand embroidery. Noting her gifted hands and abundant patience, he guided her patiently over many years. Lalitha went on to create remarkable works of art with needle and thread, winning several awards for her craft.
Raghuttama Putty’s Works – Portraits
Putty Prapancha 