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Hanuman Chalisa: A Beautiful Blend of Devotion and Folk Art
Hanuman Chalisa: A Beautiful Blend of Devotion and Folk Art
About the workshop
Create a beautiful "Hanuman Chalisa: A Beautiful Blend of Devotion and Folk Art:" in Madhubani painting. 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.
Hanuman Chalisa: A Beautiful Blend of Devotion and Folk Art. This Madhubani painting beautifully shows the Hanuman Chalisa, a famous Hindu prayer dedicated to Lord Hanuman. In the center of the painting, Lord Hanuman is shown in a powerful and peaceful pose, showing his strength and devotion. Around him are forty small pictures, and each picture tells the story of one verse of the Hanuman Chalisa. The painting follows the traditional Mithila art style, using bright colors, simple shapes, and double borders. Every panel explains Hanuman’s bravery, kindness, and devotion through folk-style drawings. The verses are written in Devanagari script below the pictures, helping viewers connect the words with the images. Beyond its visual splendor, the painting serves as a cultural and spiritual bridge, preserving centuries of devotional heritage through the hands of skilled artisans. The balanced and symmetrical layout makes the painting serene and visually pleasing.
In this 24-day workshop, create your masterpiece while learning the techniques and history of this beautiful art form. You can attend live Zoom sessions where you interact with the master artist and other participants, learning not only the art form in depth but also more about the culture of the region. A structured classroom with step-wise instructions, pictures, and recorded videos will be available after the session on Google Classroom.
This is a great opportunity to learn the motifs, techniques, and history of this ancient art form. 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 the Madhubani painting, the folk stories behind the paintings, and their relevance in modern times.
What we will learn :
- To learn the importance of Hanuman Ji and his activities in Madhubani Painting.
- To learn how to do Bharni Painting.
- How to retain proportion and symmetry in a freehand.
- Learn intricate colouring and how to use complementary colours
Module Details
Module 1: How to make Border
Module 2: How to make columns
Module 3: How to do drawing & detailing of Hanuman Ji in central area
Module 4: How to do drawing & detailing of First box
Module 5: How to do drawing & detailing of three more boxes
Module 6: How to do drawing & detailing of three more boxes
Module 7: How to do drawing & detailing of four more boxes
Module 8: How to do drawing & detailing of three more boxes
Module 9: How to do drawing & detailing of remaining boxes of second row
Module 10: How to do drawing & detailing of boxes of third row
Module 11: How to do drawing & detailing of boxes of fourth row
Module 12: How to do drawing & detailing of boxes of fourth row
Module 13: How to do drawing & detailing of boxes of fifth row
Module 14: How to do drawing & detailing of remaining boxes of fifth row
Module 15: How to add red colour
Module 16: How to add colour in First three boxes
Module 3: How to do drawing & detailing of Hanuman Ji in central area
Module 4: How to do drawing & detailing of First box
Module 5: How to do drawing & detailing of three more boxes
Module 6: How to do drawing & detailing of three more boxes
Module 7: How to do drawing & detailing of four more boxes
Module 8: How to do drawing & detailing of three more boxes
Module 9: How to do drawing & detailing of remaining boxes of second row
Module 10: How to do drawing & detailing of boxes of third row
Module 11: How to do drawing & detailing of boxes of fourth row
Module 12: How to do drawing & detailing of boxes of fourth row
Module 13: How to do drawing & detailing of boxes of fifth row
Module 14: How to do drawing & detailing of remaining boxes of fifth row
Module 15: How to add red colour
Module 16: How to add colour in First three boxes
Module 17 to 22: Fill vibrant colours around the other motifs
Materials Needed
- Drawing Sheets / Chart Papers / Handmade paper 22*30 inches
- Pencils / Eraser / Sharpener
- Medium for cloth
- Colors (Fabric / Acrylic, etc.) and Brushes (0 / 1 / 2 / 3 Number)
- Rough Cloth
- Water
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
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 due credit to the original artist (wherever available) in our marketing communications.
Duration
24 Hrs
Price
₹ 4500
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