Self-taught Dharwad artist Amar Kale scripts three Guinness records in painting

For Amar Raju Kale, painting has never been confined to brushes and colours. Over the years, he has experimented with unusual techniques, and his latest efforts have now earned him two more Guinness World Records. The Dharwad-based artist has been recognised for cre ating the world’s largest spice painting, a 1,892.5 sq. ft. artwork made using turmeric and chilli powder. The painting features the Hampi Chariot placed within the map of Karnataka.

Kale made the record at tempt in Dharwad on January 27, 2026. The official Guinness World Records certification was received recently. His second achievement came on February 1, when he created a 1,209 sq. ft. painting using only his mouth. The art work depicts an Indian soldier and was inspired by Operation Sindhoor. With the two new titles, Kale now has three Guinness World Records to his name.

His first record came in 2021, when he created the most painted handprints in one minute. Kale did not take the con ventional route into the art world. He developed an inter est in painting as a child and largely taught himself the skills he uses today. Over the significant role in that journey. past decade, he has turned that interest into a profession, working on detailed and realistic paintings.

He operates his own gallery in Maratha Colony, near Durgadevi Temple in Dharwad. His work has gradually found an audience outside Karnataka as well, with commissions reaching clients in countries such as Australia, the United Kingdom, the United States and the UAE. Social media has played a Kale uses platforms such as Facebook and Instagram to showcase his work and connect directly with art enthusiasts and members of the Indian diaspora.

Speaking to News Trail, Kale said he is a self-taught artist who gradually sharpened his skills through years of practice and experimentation. He claimed that he is the only artist to have created three Guin ness World Records in the field of painting. Kale, who holds a diploma, said his paintings have found buyers in several countries and that he regularly ships hundreds of artworks abroad. A large share of his international clients, he said, are from Australia, the UK and the US.

He also plans to expand his gallery in Dharwad into a larger space where art lovers can spend more time exploring his work and different forms of art. MLA Arvind Bellad described Kale as a “pride of Dharwad and Karnataka”, saying artists with such rare talent are few and far between. “Kale’s recent spice painting is truly mesmerising. I am con fident that he will create more records in the coming days. I have always supported rare talent, and Kale should explore more ways to bring art closer to people in this region,” Bellad said.