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About the Workshop

Create this stunning and intricate Pichwai painting of "Symphony of the Sacred Forest" with native artist Mr Rajnish Nimbark. Learn this ancient art form's motifs, techniques, and history under close Rajnishji's guidance.

Pichwai painting: Pichwai painting traces its origins back over 400 years to Nathdwara, near Udaipur in Rajasthan, India. These exquisite artworks, crafted on cloth, are renowned for their intricate details and captivating beauty. Pichwai paintings primarily depict various episodes from the life of Lord Krishna, showcasing scenes from his divine journey and mythological narratives.

"Symphony of the Sacred Forest ": This Pichwai painting beautifully portrays a lush, divine forest associated with Shri Nathji’s sacred surroundings, where dense greenery symbolises Vrindavan or Nikunj Van—the celestial garden of Krishna’s leelas. Stylised trees with layered foliage appear in rhythmic repetition, reflecting the traditional Pichwai emphasis on ornamental nature, while small architectural pavilions hidden within the forest suggest royal retreats and divine abodes. Peacocks, deer, birds, and other animals are harmoniously placed to express peace, prosperity, and cosmic balance, and the lotus-filled water body at the base signifies purity, devotion, and spiritual awakening. The absence of a central deity highlights the concept of Bhava, where nature itself embodies Krishna’s presence, and the vibrant floral border reinforces the painting’s ritual and temple-use purpose. Fine detailing, natural pigments, and a balanced, symmetrical composition together showcase the classical craftsmanship of the Nathdwara Pichwai tradition, conveying devotion through serenity, abundance, and the sanctity of nature as Krishna’s eternal playground.

In this 4-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-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!

Theme: Symphony of the Sacred Forest

Date: 5th to 30th Jan. 2026 (Mon to Fri.)

Time: 8 PM to 9 PM IST

Duration: 20 sessions (20 Hours Approx.)

Original Price: ₹ 6500

Learning Objectives and Modules

Learn the intricate design and techniques of Pichwai painting 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 learn the importance of trees in Pichwai Painting.
To learn the intricate detailing of the Pichwai painting
To learn the technique of shading used in Pichwai Painting
Learn intricate colouring and how to use complementary colours

Module Details

Module 1: Preparing the sketch

Module 2: Preparing the sketch

Module 3: How to do base colour on the background

Module 4: How to give base colour to trees

Module 5: How to do base colour on trees

Module 6: How to do the detailing of the trees

Module 7:How to do detailing of the trees

Module 8: How to do detailing of the trees

Module 9: How to do the detailing of the sky

Module 10: How to do the base colour of flowers, and border

Module 11: How to do the base colour of buildings

Module 12: How to do the shading of the clothes of buildings

Module 13: How to do the detailing of the lower part

Module 14: How to do the detailing of the buildings

Module 15: How to do the detailing of peacocks

Module 16: How to do the detailing of flowers

Module 17: How to do the detailing of water

Module 18: How to do the detailing upper part

Module 19: How to do the detailing of the border

Module 20: Adding Finishing Touches

Materials Needed

• 18 * 24 inches Chart papers / Canvas
• 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, Ultramarine blue, chrome yellow, light green
• 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.

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.

**Displayed image is a representational image from the net**

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Contact details to Learn More

E-Mail: info@catterfly.art

Phone: +916393897910

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Duration

20 Hrs

Price

₹ 11000

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