Create a traditional-style Kerala Mural of ‘Celebration in Kerala Mural’ with master native artist Mr. Saju M.P. He will take you through the process of creating this beautiful painting using the right traditional motifs and techniques..
This is a great opportunity to learn the motifs, techniques, and history of this ancient art form. Sign up for the workshop today!
Materials Needed
15*17Inches Thick Paper/Canvas
Pencils / Eraser / Sharpener/ Black Color Pen / Thin Marker
Acrylic Colors - Ochre Yellow, Permanent Blue Light, Turquoise, Cadmium Red, Burnt Sienna, Cadmium Yellow, Cadmium Orange, Sap Green, Phthalo Turquoise, Cadmium Yellow, black
Long Hair Brushes: 000, 2, 5, 4, 6, 8
Pallet
Bowl of Water
Old Cloth
(Basic Sketch Would Be Provided As Pre-Work For Tracing/Sketching)
About the Master Artist
Mr. Saju.M.P. comes from a lineage of Kerala Mural artists. His work can be seen in the temples (Guruvayoor) and churches of Kerala. He is also actively involved in restoration work of Kerala Murals to preserve this heritage art.
Image Source and Disclaimers
Disclaimer for the art workshop:
The artist will make the painting in the standard size, and it is recommended to use the same size. However, participants may choose other sizes as per their convenience and seek artist guidance in live sessions to manage the artwork in their chosen size of canvas.
Artist typically the brushes at their convenience as they have years of experience. Participants may choose the brush size as per their convenience and level of expertise, and seek artist guidance in the live sessions.
Artists use the sample image as a reference image for teaching purposes only. They typically provide their interpretation and variations to make a unique artwork. Sample image is not copied as it is and Catterfly provides the due credit to the original artist (wherever available) in our marketing communications.
Gond paintings are a form of painting from folk and tribal art that is practiced by one of the largest tribes in India with whom it shares its name. While Gond paintings are considered to be from predominantly from Madhya Pradesh, it is also quite common in some part of Andhra Pradesh, Maharashtra, Chhattisgarh and Odisha.