Born in 1946, in Jaipur Rajasthan. He was interested in arts and got training from Padma Shree awardee Kripal Singh Shekhawat in traditional miniature painting for three years. 

Dr. Nathu Lal Verma is an artist of traditional Miniature (illuminated manuscript) style of painting from Rajasthan, India. He mainly contributed to the field of Fresco wall paintings, magnificent miniature paintings done with mineral colors, watercolor, Pichwai, etc. which are unique and ancient but on the verge of extinction form of traditional art style.

Verma has written that in Indian art and culture, the ancient art and culture of Rajasthan hold an important place in itself. Rajasthan has been famous for its bravery as well as in the field of art.

Even today, Rajasthani art has a high place in Indian history, because the king-maharaja here has been heroic as well as art-loving and has been giving shelter to the artists. Artists were respected here. Therefore, being born in the family of painters of Jaipur and understanding the artistic environment here and under the umbrella of Shri Kripal Singh Ji Shekhawat, decorated with revered Guru Padma Shri, I got the opportunity to get training in all the technical experiences related to the traditional style of painting here. As a result of I got inspired to do research work on various depiction methods of Rajasthan.

He completed his education at the Rajasthan School of Arts and was conferred PhD from Rajasthan University, Jaipur in 1987.  He was later appointed as an Assistant Professor in the Department of Drawing and Painting at the University of Rajasthan. He also has written the book Rajasthan Shaily ki Vibhinna Chitran Vidhiya and another book Chitra Manjusha to glorify traditional art. 

He has exhibited in several National Galleries – State Lalit Kala Akademi, Jawahar Kala Kendra etc. 

He is also honoured with Life lifetime national award from Central Lalit Kala Academy and award of senior fellowship from ministry of Human Resource Development Department of art and Culture and many other all India and state awards for excellence in field of traditional art.