He works to brighten whole houses, inside and out, or rooftop tiles with a lick of fresh paint. He uses his Portal Bicycle to get both himself and all his equipment to and from work. He is a self-made painter and works with a friend for clients who hear of the team by word of mouth. Presently, Umesh has two big projects he is working on - a new house being built just southeast of Kathmandu, and another property in Sanepa in need of a face-lift. He arranges for his team, which expands based on the job, to alternate between the two locations as needed, ensuring that both contracts are completed as agreed.