<p>Mysuru: S L N Achar (86), a well-known painter from Mysuru, died of age-related ailments at his residence on Wednesday morning.</p><p>A resident of Vijayanagar Fourth Stage in Mysuru, Achar was a recipient of the prestigious Lalithakala Academy award. He was a Law graduate and served the Land Records department of Karnataka government.</p> .<p>Achar was initially trained in goldsmithery by his father Lakshminarayana Achar. Even though he was an expert jewels maker, he inclined towards painting and became a popular artist. He also penned his autobiography ‘Navyavarna’.</p><p>Achar is survived by wife, one daughter and two sons.</p>
<p>Mysuru: S L N Achar (86), a well-known painter from Mysuru, died of age-related ailments at his residence on Wednesday morning.</p><p>A resident of Vijayanagar Fourth Stage in Mysuru, Achar was a recipient of the prestigious Lalithakala Academy award. He was a Law graduate and served the Land Records department of Karnataka government.</p> .<p>Achar was initially trained in goldsmithery by his father Lakshminarayana Achar. Even though he was an expert jewels maker, he inclined towards painting and became a popular artist. He also penned his autobiography ‘Navyavarna’.</p><p>Achar is survived by wife, one daughter and two sons.</p>