S. Elayaraja composes his oil paintings with great panache and is a great player with light and show. He brilliantly captures the scene without compromising on light, reflection or even a crack in the wall. The finish seen on the drapes of the Indian costumes in his paintings gives them a realistic appeal leaving the audience flabbergasted. There is no doubt that S. Elayaraja is a perfectionist and a risk taker who is not ready to compromise any element that loses the feel of the scenario.