 He was also involved with "Ochre", another private art gallery in Kochi.Subsequently, he focused his career mainly on painting and illustrations; "Manorama Weekly, Kalakaumudi, Kerala Kaumudi Weekly, Malayalanadu, Chintha, Deshabhimani Weekly, Kumkumam, Mathrubhumi Weekly, Bhashaposhini" and "India Today" were some of the publications he illustrated for.He also illustrated "Lore and Legends of Kerala", the English translation of "Aithihyamala", published by Oxford University Press.