Krishna in Royal Miniature Style

About the Workshop

Paint and create this " Krishna in Royal Miniature Style " with Mr. Rajnish Nimbark, a celebrated native artist from Rajasthan. Bring this mesmerizing painting to life using traditional motifs and techniques of Rajasthan’s Miniature art form.

Krishna in Royal Miniature Style: This miniature painting portrays Lord Krishna in a graceful royal form with delicate artistic detailing. Krishna is shown wearing a peacock-feather crown, symbolizing beauty, wisdom, and divinity. His blue complexion represents calmness, spirituality, and the infinite nature of the universe. The artist has decorated the figure with intricate jewelry, colorful garments, and elegant floral patterns. The lotus flower in Krishna’s hand adds a sense of purity and peace to the composition. The ornate border and fine brushwork reflect the traditional style of Indian miniature painting, especially inspired by Rajput and Mughal art. The painting beautifully captures devotion, refinement, and the divine charm associated with Lord Krishna.

In this 2-week workshop, create your masterpiece, 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-by-step instructions, pictures, and recorded videos will be available after the session on Google Classroom

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

Theme: Krishna in Royal Miniature Style

Date: 4th to 15th August 2026. (Tues, Thurs, Fri & Sat)

Time: 8 to 9:15 pm IST

Duration: 10Hours (8 sessions approx.)

Price: INR 2800

Learning Objectives and Modules

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

What we will learn :

To understand the aesthetic and cultural significance of miniature painting, focusing on its themes of love, nature, and the artistic techniques
To learn the intricate detailing of the Miniature painting
To learn the technique of the shading used in Miniature Painting
To learn how to make jewelry in Miniature painting
Learn intricate colouring and how to use complementary colours

Module Details

Module 1: Introduction to Krishna Ji & Preparing the Sketch

Module 2: How to do the base colour of the upper part

Module 3: How to give a base colour to the trees and on the body

Module 4: How to do the base colour on the dress

Module 5: How to do a detailing of trees

Module 6: How to do the detailing of the upper part

Module 7: How to do shading of the clothes

Module 8: How to do the detailing of jewelry

Module 9: How to do the detailing of borders

Module 10:Finishing Touches

Materials Needed

• A3-sized paper
• Pencils / Eraser / Sharpener
• Black colour Pen / Thin marker
• Colors: Crimson Red, White, Black, Cadmium Yellow, Permanent Orange, Sap Green, Yellow ochre, Prussian blue, Cobalt blue, Metallic Golden, Burnt Sienna, Scarlet red, Chrome yellow
• Brushes (000, 00, 0, 1 2 4 8 10 12 14 16 18 number)

(Basic sketch would be provided as pre-work for tracing/sketching)

About the Master Artist

Mr. Rajnish Nimbark ji is a State Award-winning artist from Jaipur, Rajasthan in India. He comes from a family of artists who have practiced traditional Pichwai painting for generations.

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 use 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. The sample image is not copied as it is, and Catterfly provides the due credit to the original artist (wherever available) in our marketing communications.

**The displayed image is a representative image from the net. Check our website to see the source and name of the original artist.**

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