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Bengaluru:  When you think of a banker, you imagine columns of numbers, files stacked high, and a man in a crisp shirt counting coins of responsibility. But for Jeevan Shetty, numbers were only half the story. His real currency was lines—simple, bold strokes that could make people laugh, think, and sometimes even squirm. A cartoonist being celebrated with a Lifetime Achievement Award: For over four decades, Jeevan lived a life of balance—by day, an employee at Syndicate Bank, and by night (and weekends), a cartoonist who sketched the world in his own irreverent style. If the bank gave him security, cartooning gave him freedom. And together, they made him who he is today: A cartoonist being celebrated with a Lifetime Achievement Award by the Karnataka Cartoonists Association. The early sparks:  The seeds were sown during his college days. Jeevan’s sketches found space in campus magazines, but the influence was bigger than that. His brothers, Prakash Shetty and Harisc...

Bengaluru: The Karnataka Cartoonists Association (KCA) has played a pivotal role in nurturing and celebrating the art of cartooning in the state for over four decades. Established on November 1, 1977, the association began its journey to bring together like-minded artists and promote satire through visual art. Pioneering Years 1977–1980: The first significant milestone came in 1978 with the first Cartoonists' Conference in Udupi, where renowned artists MTV Acharya and R. Moorthy were honoured. Following this, workshops and exhibitions were held under the guidance of legends like R. Moorthy and R.M. Hadapad. In 1979, the second Cartoonists' Conference was held at the Kannada Sahitya Parishat in Bengaluru, graced by esteemed cartoonists like R.K. Laxman, Abu Abraham, and Mario Miranda, who were felicitated during the event. Establishing Presence 1980–1990: Throughout the 1980s, KCA conducted several exhibitions and workshops across Karnataka—in Dharwad, Shivamogga, and Bengalu...