Mangaluru : The fifth Kudla Kala Mela, a mega art exhibition, ended here on Sunday, Children took part in cartoon and caricature drawing sessions ‘Rekhantaranga’ on the concluding day of Kudla Kala Mela, open art exhibition at Kadri Park.

Artistes John Chandran, Dinesh Holla and Chitramitra demonstrated ways of drawing cartoon and caricatures. Chitramitra drew a caricature of artist Dinesh Holla on the venue. He said that there are no rules or limitations in cartooning. One has to observe surroundings carefully. Cartoons are generally exaggerations in highlighting features. Interestingly, every human face has an animal or vegetable resemblance. To practise cartooning, students should observe and recreate the objects or persons on their own. This will provide a good brain-and-hand connection.

‘Kala Chavadi Puraskara’, and ‘Vishesha Kala Puraskara’, the awards for special achievement, were conferred on artists Dinesh Holla and Ganesh Somayaji, and prizes distributed to winners of the drawing competitions held on the occasion.

Alva’s Education Foundation chairman Dr M Mohan Alva, Buntara Yane Nadavara Matru Sangha president Ajith Kumar Rai Maladi and Prasad Art Gallery proprietor Kotiprasad Alva were present on the occasion.