Rudradeva's Paintings
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"Srila Prabhupada is accessible through his books, videos, recordings, letters, photos, murtis and the temples he established. Some fortunate devotees have also maintained his accessibility through paintings. One such talented artist is Rudradeva dasa (Robert Sustrick), an initiated direct disciple of Srila Prabhupada. Rudradeva captures exactly the features, expressions, moods and charisma of His Divine Grace A.C. Bhaktivedanta Swami Prabhupada in a very unique way, and manages to reinvigorate these wonderful moments on canvas. I encourage you to associate personally with Srila Prabhupada through these artworks."
Kurma das, ISKCON professional cook and author
"Rudradeva Prabhu, Robert Sustrick, has set a landmark in Vaisnava Art by painting the ceiling of the Radha-Raman Temple in Italy: a monumental 124 square meters beautiful rendering of the Rasas with Krishna and of Lord Caitanya's Lilas. It is a truly unprecedented masterpiece that would leave you breathless. Rudradeva Prabhu had in the previous years beautified both Radhadesh and Prabhupada Desh with similar works of art. We are proud and honoured to have such an artist in ISKCON."
Madhusevita Prabhu, GBC Italy
This painting by Rudradeva Prabhu is now the center of my household. Every day I can’t wait to perform my japa in front of Srila Prabhupada. Rudra has captured the essence of Srila Prabhupada’s love and compassion as seen in the photographic likeness of Prabhupada’s eyes.
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Thank you, Rudra, from the bottom of my heart.
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Siddhanta das (ACBSP), Producer and Editor of the “Memories” series
"The photo realistic paintings of Rudradeva Prabhu are mind blowing. I congratulate him and wish him a very long life so he can make many more windows to the spiritual world"​​
Paramadvaiti Swami, traveling preacher, initiating guru, auth
"The devotional art of Rudradeva Prabhu is a magnificent contribution to the worldwide community of Krishna's devotees and to the public in general. It is a wonderful work that perpetuates and enhances the culture of Krishna Consciousness he learned from his spiritual master, His Divine Grace Srila Prabhupada. Prominent ISKCON temples such as Radhadesh (Belgium) and Prabhupadadesh (Italy) are beautifully decorated with Rudradeva's paintings. He is particularly expert in painting Srila Prabhupada's and other's personal portraits. His Krishna-lila art and other devotional motifs are also excellent."
Yadunandana Swami, traveling preacher, initiating guru and author