Gopalan drawing for ‘Janayugam’ and Chandrashekharan drawing for ‘Deshabhimani’ deserve special mention as artists. Both of them developed independent styles free of any serious obligations. Gopalan’s drawings may be on the slower side of things but they are lucid and radiant. And therefore has character. He dedicates unusual attention on exaggerations and adornments. Chandrashekharan displayed greater craftsmanship and commitment. Refinement, beauty, speed, sincerity – these qualities swiftly garnered interest. He went on to evolve a signature style. When this was about to blossom, his illustrations stopped. Gather that he was drawn to the seductions of Gulf. It will be great if we manage to get him back here.