Today I went to a very different school ,of which ,I was part of during my childhood.I went to Santhanu’s Chitra Vidyalaya from where I used to get my postal course on Art.I have done two courses , one Children Art Course and another Commercial Art Course.My REAL GURU is Vijayasarathy the head of the school who used to single handedly correct all his student’s sketches coming from all over the country.The Sad thing is he is no more and I could just see his photograph.It’s a very sad thing that I have never met my REAL Art Guru who have guided me in drawing from the age of 9.
When I showed my sketches and my Guru’s correction on those sketches his son who runs the school now , felt very good and felt very nostalgic.He must have definitely felt very happy to see all his dad’s course material kept intact by me,which have always guided me through my Art career,including my recent success at CEED and NID entrance exams.
Nostalgic memories While I was doing my “Children Art course” with Santhanu Chitra Vidyala , I was studying in 5th standard,during which,my dad got transferred to Calcutta Army Hospital.I sent a letter to Santhanu Chitra Vidyalaya that please send the future lessons to the address in Calcutta.But since Santhanus had already sent me the Fifth Module to the Chennai address, they sent me another copy of the same with a personal note to me saying that since they are not sure if I got the Fifth module due to change of address,they are sending another copy of the same.This showed their dedication towards a student of hardly 9-10 years old.This created a huge respect for Santhanus Chitra Vidyalaya and Vijayasarathy sir.
collection of all lessons-forever guide
Material is for all ages The course material sent by Santhanus is for all ages.I still use the material for some facial expressions , perspectives doubt etc.
Below is sketches by me (from age 9 to 15) and corrected by Vijayasarathy sir 
Caricature
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My First Oil Painting
Figure Drawing
Wash Drawing
Composition
Highly interesting post this one
so how do the art courses take place over correspondence ?? they used to give you tests and you would sketch??
pinastro: yeah it was through correspondence and they used to give assignments and I used to complete them and a month’s time was given
Excellent work…. Hats of to Vijay Parthasarathy sir….
Hi Karthik
Its wonderful to see your blog on our vidyalayam and particularly. THanks for your feedback- such words keep us going – and hope to live up to your expectations.
NB: Dad’s name is Vijayasarathy – not vijay parthasarathy.
Pinastro: It’s a kind of embarassment indeed , not knowing my Guru’s name properly.made correction now
Hi There.
I have myself done this course and its really nice. Was wondering if they still send those art courses? I want to know the website where I can subscribe it for a cousin
I am interested in the courses offered by your institute for my son. we are put up at Gurgaon. how soon can we know how to register to the course.
Thanks
please check the site now ..it’s active now
Hi!
Felt really good reading and seeing the drawings and the comments done so painstakingly!
I came across this Vidyalayam when I found a book by Shantanu’s in my cousin’s old home. I wish to enroll for the course and while looking for the website on the net, came across your blog. Kindly let me know how to enroll for this as I don’t see their website up either!
Wish you good luck in your artistic endeavours!
Cheers!
the site was under construction …u can find the site now also contact at this mail id contact@santhanus.com
santhanus.com
thanks priya
nan 1989 il ungal tapal vazhi maanaviyaga padithen en 8986I.
interesting to know that ..i also remember my id and still have the admit card
Interested in knowing more and subscribing for the same
Can you please provide the contact no. or email ID of this institute? I am interested in a correspondence course in cartooning
contact@santhanus.com
Hi,
Its nice to see this page. I like to know if you still have those art courses via post. I am an student of the institution, now staying in Mumbai.
which instituition ? yes they still have the courses ..check the website santhanus.com
Old student
Dear Sir, I want to do a diploma in fine arts to give new life to my hobby. Are there any correspondence course that you are conducting ? If so, please let know the conditions, so that I can apply at the earliest. May I request also your full postal address for correspondence through an email . Thanking you in anticipation
sir , please contact 04442046304 / 09962522207
I am a student of Santanu too….
Dear,
I was a correspondence student of cartoon course under sri. Vijaya Sardhy 25 yers back when I was 15yr.from kerla. now I m in Delhi. I got a certificate from Santhanus Chitra Vidyalayam for Cartoon. The course was very chepest in that time. I didn’t see my Guru.. I now understand he is no more ….really missed..
Now I want to know the Vidyalayam is runnig if so please inform the about the courses
regards
S. Shankar
sakthis20032003@yahoo.co.in
please contact contact@santhanus.com
Hi,
I too completed a diploma in commercial arts from the same place it was a flash back to see the pictures and the principal vijayasarathy sir corrected every design personally with remarks mostly very good
. Thanks a ton for the link.
I had taken admission in fine art course under postal mode in 1997. Now I want to take admission in the same course and I want the postal address of your institution. Thanks. Ashok Kumar Mahapatra, C/0- Sarat Mallick , At- Harachandi Sahi, P.O.- Chandpur, Dist- Nayagada, Odisha, PIN – 752024
please, give me this art school adders & phone numbers.
gddh
i want cartoon tutorials, books…
मुझे गर्व है कि मैंने भी इस प्रतिष्ठित विद्यालय से एक वर्ष का एक कोर्स (कार्टूनिंग) किया है. पार्थसारथी महोदय लाल स्याही वाले कलम से मेरे रेखाचित्रों को सुधारकर वापस भेजा करते थे. कोर्स पूरा करने के बाद मैंने सिर्फ तीन लाईनों से एक नारी आकृति बना कर (पोस्टकार्ड पर) उन्हें नये साल पर भेजा था- शुभकामना सन्देश के साथ. उन्होंने मुझे भी उत्तर में एक प्रशस्तीपत्र दिया था. यह 1988-89 की बात है…
I want the postal address & telephone number of this institution , different art courses and course fee. Because one day I was a student of this instition.
I too was a student of this institute. nice reading this page. I wish to enroll my children.
@pinastro it would be very kindfull if you could please provide us with the contact details or address in chennai
the website seems to b under construction and shows some error details
thanking you
mukul
kothari.mukul91@gmail.com