Complimentary Session - Saraswati Ma In Madhubani Kachni style Painting

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About the workshop

Create a beautiful Complimentary Session - Saraswati Ma. Learn from our native master artist Ms. Hema Devi, a national award-winning artist from Bihar. She will teach the techniques and motifs of the art form and help you create a beautiful painting characterized by its bold colours and intricate designs.

Madhubani Painting - Madhubani painting, originating from Bihar, India, is a traditional folk art known for its vibrant colors and intricate patterns. Artists use natural dyes and depict Hindu mythology, nature, and daily life scenes. The paintings often feature bold outlines and geometric shapes, creating a unique and visually striking style. Madhubani art has gained international recognition for its cultural richness and storytelling through vivid visuals.

In this workshop, Hema ji will show how to paint a beautiful painting of Saraswati Ma In Madhubani Painting. In Madhubani painting, Saraswati Ma, the Hindu goddess of knowledge, wisdom, and music, is depicted with elegance and devotion. She is often shown holding a veena, symbolizing the arts, and sitting on a lotus or a white swan, representing purity and wisdom. Artists use bright colors and intricate patterns to portray her divine presence and grace. Saraswati Ma is also drawn with sacred symbols like books and prayer beads, emphasizing learning and spirituality.

Do watch the reference video from the session to keep improving your technique as the workshop progresses. This artwork is finished in 2 modules of 1.5 hours each and you can self-pace yourself depending on your skill and experience in sketching, detailing, and coloring. We recommend that you pace yourself according to your comfort and enjoy the creation of your Madhubani masterpiece!

This is a great opportunity to learn this ancient art form's motifs, techniques, and history. Sign up for the workshop today!

Learning Objectives and Modules

Learn the intricate design and techniques of Madhubani paintings along with live artist interaction. Also, learn the importance and relevance of Saraswati Ma, the folk stories behind the paintings, and their relevance in modern times.

What we will learn :

To learn the importance of Goddess Saraswati Ma in Madhubani Painting.
To learn the importance of kachni work in Madhubani Painting.
To learn the art of kachni work in painting which has centuries of rituals that have shaped the artistic vocabulary of these unusual wall paintings that symbolises artistic heritage, harmony, longevity, and cultural tradition.
How to retain proportion and symmetry in a freehand.
Learn intricate colouring and how to use complementary colours

Module Details

Module 1: Border and the main motif

Module 2: Detailing of the main motif with a free-hand drawing and know how to colour the painting

Materials Needed

Materials required:

A3 size Handmade/Thick Card/Drawing Paper (White Color) or Canvas
Pencils / Eraser / Sharpener
Black color Pen / Thin marker
All basic Colors (Any water-based - Poster / Fabric / Acrylic etc.)
Brushes (000 / 00/ 0)

About the Master Artist

Catterfly National Awardee artist for Madhubani Art, Mrs. Hema Devi comes from a family of Madhubani artists. Her mother Leela Devi and mother-in-law Subhadhra Devi are also national award winners. Apart from practicing the craft, she also teaches students the techniques of paper mache and Madhubani Art.

Know more - About the Artist

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.

Contact to Learn More

E-Mail: info@catterfly.art

Phone: +916393897910

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Terms And Conditions

1. No part of the session or the performance can be recorded and electronically reproduced and distributed
2. Copyrights of the artwork done in Catterfly Workshops remains with Catterfly and Artists. Any commercial reproduction of the same/similar painting infringes on the copyrights and is subject to royalty.
3. Session duration as communicated through the announcement.
4. The performance will be rescheduled to a new mutually agreed time at no extra charges, for any force majeure event or situations beyond direct control of Catterfly and the artist.
5. Catterfly Travel Pvt. Ltd is based in India and is governed by local regulations and bylaws.

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