Emerging talent - Valencia D'Souza's exceptional creations win he'arts'


Harshini Brahmavar
Daijiworld Media Network - Udupi

Udupi, Sep 6: Valencia Varsha D'Souza has made quite a name for herself amongst her peers for the exquisite paintings that she makes. A keen artist since her childhood, she has several awards to her credit for her unfettered talent.

A 10th standard student at SMS English Medium School, Brahmavar, Valencia is an only child to her parents Elizabeth and Richard D'Souza.

Her mother very proudly talks of her child's awards, naming Lions Club, Rotary Club and Ganeshotsav Samiti as some of the competitions that she has participated in. She also says that Valencia is a sure winner no matter which painting competition she enlists herself for.

Her agile flair for painting was brought to her parents' attention by her primary school drawing teacher Vani. Since then her parents and family have wholeheartedly embraced and supported her talent. They have helped her learn the art form as well as encouraged her to participate in various competitions.

She won the first prize in the state-level drawing competition held at Bangalore and went on to win second place for art at Nitte. She is able translate on to canvas near replica's of all that she can see or imagine. She has already reproduced on paper stunning images of Yakshagana artistes in their resplendent attire, the festive splendour of the Rathotsava, the divinity of Lord Ganesha and the mystic beauty of Shankuntala among others.

She continues her training in painting and drawing with the Udupi Drushya Artist Forum, where she is tutored by Ramesh Rao. While Valencia spends a lot of time with her art work, she is conscientious to not limit herself to a single field. She is quite good at sports as well as her studies of the Bharatnatyam dance form and harbours the ambition of becoming a heart specialist someday.

Fr David Crasta, head of SMS Educational Institution considers her talent, a divine gift and talent as such knows no boundaries. Most children today lose the opportunity of nurturing their god given talents in the tools of modern technology such as mobile phones and the television. It is imperative that various institutions recognise and hearten her talent.

  

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  • Sunil Denzil Lobo, Kotekani, Mangalore

    Tue, Sep 09 2014

    That's great Valencia.The hands which speak without words. Keep it up and be the role model to the world.

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  • Mohammed Anees, Mangalore/UAE

    Sun, Sep 07 2014

    Congratz.. All the paintings are awesome specially that 2 paintings of nature. Keep it up. God bless u.. Have a bright future.

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  • nelson, mangalore/kuwait

    Sun, Sep 07 2014

    Congrats Valencia. Don't let go this god given talent and take it to greater heights. May god bless you.

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  • Thomas Suares, Brahmavar/Dubai

    Sun, Sep 07 2014

    Congratulations Valencia on your successful entry into the international circuit for the wonderful achievement in field of art. The constant support from the parents is an inspiration. The amendments from the teachers is highly appreciated. You have a very bright future in this field. Keep up the hard work and be humble in your approach. Let the Almighty God bless to continue your work honestly and sincerely.

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  • Rita, Germany

    Sun, Sep 07 2014

    dear Valencia,looking at your paintings,we just Forget to Close the mouth.At this Age a great Artist.Am sure you will be very soon a famous international known Artist if you Keep on further your painting.wish you all the best and good luck.

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  • sury, kuwait

    Sat, Sep 06 2014

    Dear Valencia D'Souza ...its outstanding painting......keep continue you will sure have great future.....proud of you.

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  • fr. prakash menezes Op, ashoknagar/siddakatte

    Sat, Sep 06 2014

    Congrats Valencia,
    Awesome arts,god bless you with much more success in your life.painting is so beautiful..
    all the best..

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  • Henry Lewis, Sastan/Kuwait

    Sat, Sep 06 2014

    Congrats to you Valencia very good painting keep it up May God bless you

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  • Sundari Ashoknagar, Mangalore

    Sat, Sep 06 2014

    Congrats Valencia.You are great. Wish you many more laurels. Bhandarkar mamu I like your joke on self. You are also great.

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  • Austin Prabhu, Nantur/Chicago

    Sat, Sep 06 2014

    Congratulations Varsha in your achievements. May God bless you to become one of our own greatest. Keep up the good work.

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  • Rocky G. Lobo, Bajpe

    Sat, Sep 06 2014

    Congratulations wonderful keep it up shine world wide all the best

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  • Charles D'Mello, Pangala

    Sat, Sep 06 2014

    Very good artwork. One day she will be a great artist.

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  • Oswald/Lily/Gloria, Valencia/Muscat

    Sat, Sep 06 2014

    Very very nice. Excellent Art. God bless U & your talent abundantly

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  • AlwYn FernanDes, udupi

    Sat, Sep 06 2014

    Congrats....
    Nice paintings.keep it up..

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  • sheela Dsouza, Mangalore

    Sat, Sep 06 2014

    Awesome pics. Congratulations. May God bless u n may you achieve more accolades n success in the years ahead

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  • Jayanth , Mangalore

    Sat, Sep 06 2014

    Wah.......... She will be a great painter if she continue her carrier in this field. When anybody look at the painting definitely say Wah!!!!. Great Job.

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  • Pramod, Kundapura

    Sat, Sep 06 2014

    India needs kids like these

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  • HENRY MISQUITH, BAHRAIN

    Sat, Sep 06 2014

    Congrats Valencia, awesome paintings. May we see more of you in the coming days. All the best & God bless.

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  • Sylvia Andrade, Bangalore

    Sat, Sep 06 2014

    Congrats, superb paintings!!! Hats off to your parents who support you.

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  • Nataraj Devadiga, Trasi, Kundapura

    Sat, Sep 06 2014

    Congratulations...

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  • suhan, abu dhabi

    Sat, Sep 06 2014

    Congrats......very nice paintings, Keep it up

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  • vincent dsa, Shankerpura,Muscat

    Sat, Sep 06 2014

    Very nice.Keep nurturing the talent through the hard work. Good luck Valencia.

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  • NawFaL JaAn, Bajpe

    Sat, Sep 06 2014

    AwSoMeEE

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  • Bsatheesh, udupi/dubai

    Sat, Sep 06 2014

    Congrates......

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  • Alwyn, mlore

    Sat, Sep 06 2014

    congrats Laveena !!
    tiger cubs painting is so beautiful..
    all the best..

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  • Wilfred Gonsalves, Barkur/Bijai/Navi Mumbai

    Sat, Sep 06 2014

    Congratulations Valencia,
    Keep it up and Never look back !!!!
    If God willing sky is your limit.
    God Bless you.

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  • R.Bhandarkar, M'lore

    Sat, Sep 06 2014

    Superb Valencia.Only a few 'chosen' ones will have abilities like this. never rest till you reach the pinnacle.
    Remember my days in school...
    Horrible in 'drawing' I was.
    We were asked to draw a 'butterfly'. I also drew.
    Looking at it my teacher said'Dear
    it was a 'butterfly' I had asked you to draw. Not 'butter flying' around'!!

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  • Alwyn, mlore

    Sat, Sep 06 2014

    bandarkar maam, jute bole kawwa kate..
    i see you fly everywhere like a butterfly..

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  • R.Bhandarkar, M'lore

    Sat, Sep 06 2014

    But tell me...Why have you written 'Congrats Laveena' here?
    Kawaa aapko hi Kaategaa bhai!!
    Teri bhi Laveena??

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  • veena, Pangala/Mangalore

    Sat, Sep 06 2014

    congrats . very nice paintings. Keep it up.

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  • Prashanth P, Karla

    Sat, Sep 06 2014

    Congrats Valencia,
    Awesome arts,god bless you with much more success in your life ahead.

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