About Magunta Dayakar
Magunta Dayakar, an acclaimed portrait painter, is also nationally known for his Lightscape Paintings. He was born in a village of Andhra Pradesh, India, 57 years ago.

His work has been praised by critiques who have compared it with Rembrandt's chiaroscuro and also with Turner and Manet's works. Allover the Globe his work is evoking curiosity in art circles. People have praised him for his style in painting . But he has always said, he never consciously thought of style. He believes style evolves on its own when the artist works continuously with involvement. A number of news papers and magazines published articles on his work.
And he is a successful novelist in Telugu with more than 35 novels to his credit. He has also written five books on art & creativity. He scripted, acted and directed two Telugu feature films also.
Magunta Dayakar started Creative Painting School 10 years ago. Till that day, an Art school meant a
place where drawing & painting were taught. In the West, some artists have been
conducting Art classes during the weekends to develop children's observation and
creativity. But there was no exclusive art school to develop children's observation,
concentration and thinking. Magunta Dayakar dared to do it without any financial
support. All he had was a strong will and sound knowledge in art, literature,
psychology and many other subjects. Finally he achieved his dream. Today Magunta
Dayakar Creative Painting School has become a notable subject, when people talk about
the Hyderabad city.
And two years back he started ' Academy of Painting ' for Ladies which he calls '' A new beginning for art education in India ''. It has also become success full. Now it entered into a new premises which is a beautiful work space for any art student. Establishing this kind of school is his dream. He achieved it.
And moreover he is having a very big dream. Read about that dream in his words...
This is the life I dreamed of...
Choosing some shapes whether they are realistic or abstract, and painting them with colors on canvas results in a piece of work or a painting. Choosing some shapes whether they are realistic or abstract and painting them through Value, Color, Design and Composition results in a work of Art. Western great masters mastered Value, Color, Design and Composition. But till this day no Indian has understood these elements properly.
But I have understood these and I have started to master these great elements of nature. Because I want to be the first Indian who mastered these elements like the Western great masters. I think I am very close to that great honor. To achieve this great honor I have started to write a series of books (some where 10 or 20 books) on Design & Composition. I am planning to write them in a different perspective. That perspective is ...to give a clear insight about Design & Composition to an art student or working artist. This is the life I dreamed of. Not any thing else.

-Magunta Dayakar