Jagannath Paul has graduated from the Government College of Arts & Crafts, Kolkata. He has won many prestigious awards. He is known for his charcoals on paper or canvas. His works bring out the drama of black and white by introducing solid blocks of paint, which are restricted to reds, yellows and orange. The contrast sets the mood of the work, highlighting the character that he paints. His skilful rendering of the female form shows an innate understanding and mastery of the subject.