Ramdev's interest in painting was aroused at the age of 11, when he used to see his father Arishih Keshwala drawing. While his father used sketch pens to depict the lifestyle, customs and traditions of the Maher tribe, Ramdev uses oil paints on the canvass to further the Kathiawadi style of paintings developed by his father. And their efforts have bore fruit. Their paintings have been exhibited a number of times at various places. And for those interested an exhibition is currently on at the Hotel Welcomgroup, where 33 paintings -13 by Arishish and 20 by Ramdev are on display.
His paintings have been exhibited at a number of places all over the world, including the Leicester Community Hall, United Kingdom.
My aim is to keep Art Alive and flourishing, '' he says. Interestingly, a section of the tribe later took to unscrupulous ways after some rulers fell back on their promises to reward them for their services.
Ramdev has created lots of paintings for many organizations and individual.
