Motivating story of farmer's son Yuvraj Patil who makes Rs 10 lac a year as artist with patrons worldwide
A farmer’s son, from Kolhapur, decided to pursue his passion of being an artist 15 years ago. Yuvraj Patil is now a renowned artist with patrons worldwide. Yuvraj Patil, who was born in 1981 on a small farm in Kolhapur's Panchagaon, was always interested in painting. After finishing his studies with numerous art courses and degrees, he moved on to teach pupils, but the salary was very low and he wasn't content. Yuvraj, now 40, wanted to go, but he didn't take the jump until 2007, when one of his undergraduate artworks was chosen by the Art Society of India and sold for Rs.25,000. According to Yuvraj, the artist, "When my art sold for such a high price, it bolstered my confidence; everyone told me I should go to Mumbai if I wanted to make it as an artist." So I moved there in 2008 with no idea what I was doing, but my determination helped me succeed." Yuvraj initially lived in a one-room kitchen with 4-5 other people, teaching art in sc...